Taipei: The U.S. dollar experienced a significant drop against the Taiwan dollar on Monday, falling by NT$0.195 to close at NT$32.510 in Taipei’s foreign exchange market. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a turnover totaling US$2.953 billion. The greenback started the day at its peak of NT$32.660 and

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed slightly lower Monday with initial gains eroded as lingering concerns over the Trump administration’s tariffs on semiconductors continued to hurt market sentiment, dealers said. The Taiex, the weighted index on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), ended down 15.68 points, or 0.08 percent, at 19,513.09 after

Taipei: Average year-end bonuses in the local industrial and services sectors rose to 1.72 months of salaries in 2025, with the financial and insurance sector remaining the most generous employer in terms of bonuses, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Monday. According to Focus Taiwan, data

Taipei: Daytime temperatures in Taiwan are expected to rise as high as 30 degrees Celsius on Monday, though nighttime lows will remain relatively chilly, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Afternoon highs are forecast to reach around 26 to 29 degrees in northern Taiwan, and 29 to 30 degrees

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday highlight impending economic shifts and political tensions. According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News reports that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce has announced that tariffs on semiconductors and other electronic products may be imposed within a month. This development