April 29, 2025

Marie Glich Shines in Taiwan’s WSBL as She Leads Taiyuan Textile to Finals

Taipei City: When Taiyuan Textile took to the court in Taiwan’s Women’s Super Basketball League (WSBL) this season, one player consistently stood out: Marie Glich. Standing at 1.95 meters, she towers over most competitors, except for Australian Cayla George of the Cathay Life Tigers, the team Taiyuan will challenge in

Inventec to Establish AI Server Facility in Texas Amid Tariff Concerns

Taipei: Inventec Corp., a prominent contract electronics manufacturer based in Taiwan, is set to construct a new facility in Texas, USA, to produce artificial intelligence services and related products. This strategic move comes as a response to tariff threats posed by U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Focus Taiwan, Inventec

U.S. Dollar Closes Sharply Lower on Taipei Forex Market

Taipei: The U.S. dollar fell sharply against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, shedding NT$0.236 to close at NT$32.229. According to Focus Taiwan, turnover totaled US$1.593 billion during the trading session. The greenback opened at the day’s high of NT$32.440, and moved to a low of NT$32.204 before the close.

Highway Bureau Faces Criticism Over New Driving Test Requirements

Taipei: Several road safety groups criticized the Highway Bureau on Tuesday for its plan to introduce a mandatory “pointing and calling” requirement in driving tests, arguing that the regulation lacked consensus from civil groups and could compromise traffic safety. According to Focus Taiwan, after a meeting with road safety groups

Vietnamese National Dies After Freeway Accident in Changhua

Changhua: A man from Vietnam has died after the truck he was driving was apparently rear-ended by a trailer truck on a section of freeway in Changhua County early Tuesday, according to police. The truck, which had stopped in the outer lane on National Freeway No. 1 for reasons as