May 27, 2025

Taiwan and Partners Celebrate 10 Years of Global Cooperation and Training Framework

Taipei: Taiwan and four of its partner countries on Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of a joint initiative designed to strengthen multilateral cooperation and facilitate Taiwan’s contributions on global issues. In a joint statement, Taiwan and the representative offices of the United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada marked the establishment

U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Taiwan to Discuss Bilateral Relations

Taipei: A delegation from the United States House of Representatives, led by Bruce Westerman (R-AR), chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources, began a three-day visit to Taiwan on Tuesday as part of a broader tour of the Indo-Pacific. The visit highlights ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral relations, regional

Taiwan’s Economy Shows Signs of Warming Due to AI Demand

Taipei: Taiwan’s economic index indicated a warming economy in April, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications that boosted the manufacturing sector, the National Development Council (NDC) said Tuesday. For the fourth consecutive month, the NDC’s composite index signaled a warming economy by staying in the yellow-red range.

NT$200 Million in Assets Seized from Dark Web Drug Suspect Detained in U.S.

Taipei: Prosecutors have seized assets worth more than NT$200 million (US$6.67 million) from a Taiwanese man who pleaded guilty in the United States in December last year to charges related to operating a drug sales platform. The Taiwan Taipei District Prosecutors Office has launched an investigation into Lin Rui-siang, seizing

Court Rules in Tsai Ing-wen’s Favor Over Degree Legitimacy Case

Taipei: The Taiwan High Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision that ruled in favor of former President Tsai Ing-wen regarding the legitimacy of her doctoral degree. According to Focus Taiwan, the issue surrounding the former president’s academic credentials was first raised by former political talk show host Dennis

Dongyin Township in Matsu Islands Joins Global Cittaslow Network

Dongyin Township in the Matsu Islands:ongyin Township in the Matsu Islands, known officially as Lienchiang County, has become the seventh place in Taiwan to join the Cittaslow network, the Lienchiang County government said Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, Dongyin qualified for the international Cittaslow movement, which promotes a slower pace