Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 3

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well. This video shows heavy rain and strong winds in Hualien County.

Philippines: TS Trami Brings Heavy Rainfall And Causes Flooding As It Approaches 2

Tropical Storm Trami, locally known as Kristine, brought heavy rainfall and caused flooding as it approached the Philippines. In the past two days, torrential rains from Kristine have triggered flash floods in several areas of the provinces of Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Sultan Kudarat.

Taiwan interested in participation in TPP, RCEP

Taiwan interested in participation in TPP, RCEP

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Yang Jen-ni, deputy chief negotiator of the Office of Trade Negotiations under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, gives an interview in October 2014. Taiwan has started contacting parties concerned to show its eagerness to participate in negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Taiwan interested in participation in TPP, RCEP

Taiwan interested in participation in TPP, RCEP

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Yang Jen-ni, deputy chief negotiator of the Office of Trade Negotiations under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, gives an interview in October 2014. Taiwan has started contacting parties concerned to show its eagerness to participate in negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). (Kyodo)