Tainan: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Tainan, southern Taiwan, at 9:27 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The epicenter was located 37.2 kilometers east-northeast of Tainan City Hall, in Nanxi District, at a depth of 14.3 km, CWA data showed. According to Focus Taiwan, the intensity of

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced an increase as it opened up 58.21 points at 22,930.11. The turnover was recorded at NT$5.99 billion (US$182.62 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the early gains indicate a positive start for the market, reflecting investor sentiment and market conditions. The rise in

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday highlighted several key international developments. Among these, United Daily News reported that former U.S. President Donald Trump identified the European Union, China, South Korea, and India as targets for tariffs during a speech to Congress. According to Focus Taiwan, Trump

Paris: A three-week event celebrating Taiwanese glove puppetry, or “P²o-te-h¬” in Taiwanese, kicked off in Paris on Wednesday, featuring a series of performances, workshops, and language practice sessions aimed at introducing the traditional art form to French audiences. According to Focus Taiwan, the “Taiwan P²o-te-h¬” event is being held at

Taipei: The Taiwan Parent Education Association (TPEA) on Wednesday called on high schools nationwide to cease the publication of student scores from Taiwan’s aptitude tests for high school and college admissions, aligning with the demands of protesting students from the previous day. According to Focus Taiwan, some high schools have