April 5, 2025

Taiwan’s Annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage Sets Off from Taichung Temple

Taipei: An annual pilgrimage of the sea goddess Mazu, one of the most-watched religious events in Taiwan, set off Friday night from Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung. The nine-day procession, which takes the sea goddess on a 340-kilometer journey through Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, and back, began with a

Woman Dies After Jumping Onto Taipei Metro Track

Taipei: A female passenger died after climbing a barrier and jumping onto the tracks at Fuzhong Station on the Taipei Metro’s Bannan Line, New Taipei City Fire Department said Saturday evening. Emergency responders said the woman showed no vital signs when she was pulled from the tracks and rushed to

Taiwanese Manufacturers Face Turbulence Amid New U.S. Tariffs

Taipei: Taiwanese textile and furniture companies with significant production bases in Southeast Asia are expressing concerns about navigating the risks posed by the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States.

According to Focus Taiwan, Ecl…

Taiwan’s Drug Sector Concerned About Impact of U.S. Tariff Plan

Taipei: U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals has raised concerns in Taiwan’s drug sector, industry insiders said on Saturday. Chen Wei-jen, founding chairman of the Taiwan Functional Food …

Hon Hai Achieves Record-Breaking Sales in March and Q1

Taipei: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. generated NT$552.1 billion (US$16.63 billion) in consolidated sales in March, the highest ever recorded for the month, according to the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant.

According to Focus Taiwan, the figure re…