October 6, 2021

CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Wednesday reported five new COVID-19 cases, all listed as imported, though one of the new cases involved an airline crew member who also spent time in Taiwan during the possible incubation period.The airlin…

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Taiwan shares close down 0.41%

Taiwan shares closed down 67.59 points, or 0.41 percent, at 16,393.16 Wednesday on turnover of NT$287.48 billion (US$10.29 billion).Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel

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EU investment forum to feature top EC trade official

The head of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Trade will be the keynote speaker at the 2021 European Union Investment Forum to be held virtually on Oct. 14, the EU’s top representative to Taiwan said Wednesday.The annual forum, first la…

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China should abide by ‘Taiwan agreement’: U.S. president

United States President Joe Biden has responded to China’s military sorties near Taiwan for the first time since taking office, saying that China’s leader Xi Jinping should stick to the “Taiwan agreement.””I’ve spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We agree…w…

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13 receipts win NT$10 million in latest invoice lottery

13 receipts win NT$10 million in latest invoice lotteryThirteen receipts issued by stores in Taiwan had the winning number for the special prize of NT$10 million (US$357,737) in the July-August uniform invoice lottery, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) sai…

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