May 8, 2025

Three Indicted for Allegedly Abusing Preschool Kids in Hsinchu

Hsinchu: The former head of a now-closed preschool in Hsinchu City and two others have been indicted for allegedly mistreating four children on multiple occasions in February, prosecutors said Thursday. According to Focus Taiwan, Hsinchu prosecutors have concluded their investigation by charging a person surnamed Chang, who operated the preschool,

Taiwan Delegation Heads to Maryland for SelectUSA Investment Summit

Taipei: Cabinet Secretary-General Kung Ming-hsin will lead a Taiwanese delegation to the United States on Saturday to attend the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland from Sunday to Wednesday, the Executive Yuan said in a statement Thursday. The mission aims to deepen industrial and technological cooperation between Taiwan and the

MAC Defends Military Med School Rejection of China-Born Student

Taipei: Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday defended a decision by the military-run National Defense Medical Center (NDMC) to revoke the admission of a China-born student, citing the applicant’s failure to meet the requirement of having held household registration in Taiwan for at least 20 years. “Students who do

Witness Admits to Bribing Former Mayor Ko Wen-je in Real Estate Development Scandal

Taipei: A former Core Pacific Group executive admitted on Wednesday to bribing former Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) leader Ko Wen-je in connection with a real estate development project during Ko’s tenure as Taipei mayor from 2014 to 2022. According to Focus Taiwan, former Core Pacific Development Corporation Chairman Chu Yea-hu

Army Sergeant Dies After Injury During Tainan Training Site Preparation

Taipei: An Army sergeant surnamed Tsai has died following injuries sustained during a training site preparation mission in Tainan, as announced by the 8th Army Command. The incident, which occurred under circumstances still being investigated, led to Tsai’s immediate hospital admission where he was later pronounced dead. According to Focus

Taiwan Shares Open Higher with Increased Turnover

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index saw an increase as it opened up 13.16 points at 20,559.65. The trading session commenced with a turnover of NT$1.84 billion (US$60.73 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this positive opening reflects investor sentiment and market dynamics in the region. The initial turnover indicates