February 11, 2025

Ang Lee Retrospective to Open in New York on Feb. 14

New York: A full retrospective of Taiwanese director Ang Lee’s movies will kick off on Feb. 14 at the Asia Society Museum in New York, with Lee scheduled to attend post-screening Q and As on four dates. “Water and Oil: The Movies of Ang Lee” is hosted…

Legislature Votes to Uphold Bill Tightening Recall Petition Rules

Taipei: Lawmakers on Tuesday upheld legislation that tightened requirements for petitions used to initiate a recall of an elected official, effectively blocking the Cabinet’s attempt to overturn the measures. In a meeting on the legislative floor, law…

U.S. Dollar Closes Lower on Taipei Forex Market

Taipei: The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Monday, shedding NT$0.065 to close at NT$31.531. Turnover totaled US$1.232 billion during the trading session.

According to Focus Taiwan, the greenback opened at NT$31.550 and moved between NT$3…

Taiwan Plans Trade and Investment Center in Japan’s Fukuoka

Taipei: The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in Taiwan is planning to establish a trade and investment center in Fukuoka, located in the northern Kyushu region of Japan, to assist Taiwanese companies in expanding their operations within the country…