May 3, 2025

Taiwan’s Major Dailies Highlight Economic and Political Developments

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday cover a range of economic and political issues affecting the region. From currency fluctuations to political investigations, the headlines reflect the dynamic environment in Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News reported a significant surge in the Taiwan

Taiwan Prioritized by U.S. for Tariff Negotiations: Lawmaker Delegation

Washington D.C.: Taiwan is among the first four countries that the United States will negotiate with on the tariffs it wants to impose, according to Wang Ting-yu (???), a member of a visiting delegation of Taiwanese lawmakers in Washington D.C. At a press event on Friday in D.C., Wang of

Japanese Lawmakers Plan Strategic Meetings in Taiwan

Taipei: A five-member parliamentary delegation from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is scheduled to meet with President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during a four-day visit to Taiwan that runs through Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the delegation, led by former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

Court Closes Corruption Case Against Fugitive Ex-NSB Official

Taipei: The Taipei District Court has ruled that a former National Security Bureau (NSB) official, who has been evading justice for nearly 25 years, cannot be tried or punished for corruption due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. According to Focus Taiwan, Liu Kuan-chun, who once held the

Aquarid Meteor Shower Viewing Begins Over Taipei

Taipei: The Aquarid meteor shower is now visible in the eastern sky from midnight until dawn over the coming days, as confirmed by the Taipei Astronomical Museum. According to Focus Taiwan, the meteor shower is expected to reach its peak early Tuesday morning before dawn, with up to 50 meteors