On October 29, 2024 the Ministry of Justice issued a set of proposals looking to increase penalties for illegal abortions, much to the consternation of women's rights advocates in the country. One of those amendments would increase fines for pregnant women who have abortions in circumstances outside those listed in the Genetic Health Act from NT$3,000 to NT$80,000. The law took many aback, because there was a general belief that abortion was legal in Taiwan. What is the truth behind the status of abortion in Taiwan? Lawyer Audrey Shih-Wei Lu of Taipei's Ru Shih Quan Law Office takes a dee ..read more

Everyone dreams of becoming The Next Big Thing in Tech. But what does it really take to get there? Angel Investor Ryan Yang shares his experiences about what got him started in tech, and what he looks for when he's putting his faith in the future of a company. Hosted by Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

Dr Lin Jing-yi discusses Taiwan’s public health, and new programs to promote preventative medicine and mental health. Hosted by ICRT's Tim Berge -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

Some cooks dream about opening an award-winning restaurant… but not Cookinn Taiwan's Chelsea Tsai, who says she finds great joy in teaching people how to bring Taiwan cuisine into their homes. She explains how and why teaching students how to cook is more of a passion than cooking for others in a restaurant. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

It would be fair to say Pizza Hut makes headlines just about every time they release a new special flavor. But what inspires Pizza Hut to move outside the box to reinvent its classic offer a few times a year, and often with eyebrow-raising results? Pizza Hut General Manager Antony Leung tells us his story, and that of Pizza Hut's -- giving us a master class in marketing in the process. Hosted by Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

Lawyer and longtime Taiwan resident John Eastwood's social media now features curated images of some of Taipei's most iconic colonial buildings. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about his interest in local architecture: what spurred it and what captures his imagination. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

Matt Bronsil and Taylor Sharp have been making improv audiences in Taichung (and sometimes Taipei) laugh as part of the central Taiwan comedy group Skits and Giggles. In this episode they talk about what first drew them to this popular form of live comedy, and what keeps them coming back for more. Hosted by Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

Taiwan may be one of the most fertile areas in Asia -- but its warm, humid environment doesn't particularly encourage grape growing. So what does Weightstone Vineyard Estate and Winery do to overcome natural challenges to create wines that have been recognised by both Decanter World Wine Awards and New York International Wine Competition? Estate owner Vivian Yang takes us on a tour of the vineyards… and tells us how. Hosted by Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

Taipei means different things to different people… but the city is looking to make it as a trendy destination too. Organizers behind this year's "Trendy Tapei" speak to ICRT about what motivated the city government to come up with what they hope will be one of Taiwan's biggest cultural events this year. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more

He first came to Taiwan to learn Mandarin. But since that time, Catholic priest Joyalito Tajonera aka "Fr Joy" has become an important advocate for migrant worker rights in Taiwan. He talks about developments in Taiwan society that have supported migrant workers here, and addresses work needs to be done to improve living and working conditions for migrant workers here. Hosted by Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn ..read more