Taiwanese director Ang Lee has failed to win a Directors Guild of America (DGA) award, which was given to American actor-turned-director Ben Affleck, who was named outstanding director for his film “Argo.”

A museum was inaugurated on the outlying island of Kinmen Saturday to house the stories of former servicemen who were stationed there as the frontline of Taiwan's defenses against communist invasion.

Taiwan aboriginal music album “On A Gentle Island Breeze” has been nominated for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, a first for local aboriginal music, said Wind Music International at the press conference yesterday.

President Ma Ying-jeou expressed hope yesterday that Taiwan and France can set up an annual consultation meeting to bolster exchanges in technology, trade and culture.

Taiwanese pastry chefs said yesterday that it was a great experience to have exchanges with other competitors in the World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France, although the team suffered some mishaps and did not place among the top three winners.

An exhibition to commemorate the 60th birthday of late Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng (鄧麗君) is scheduled to kick off in Taipei today, allowing visitors to appreciate the legacy of one of the most beloved cultural icons in the global Chinese community.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama once again wore a dress designed by Taiwan-born American designer Jason Wu (吳季剛) to her husband's inauguration ball in Washington on Jan. 21.

Oscar-winning director Ang Lee yesterday said “Life of Pi” represents everyday life and the journey to pursue faith, after a special showing of the film in Taipei.

Oscar-winning Taiwanese American director Ang Lee received the 2012 best director award from the North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) Tuesday for “Life of Pi,” his third such honor for that year.

The 3D adventure film “Life of Pi” by Taiwanese director Ang Lee won the Best Original Score at the 70th Golden Globe Awards on yesterday.