May 29, 2025

Contractor’s Sentence Increased to 12.5 Years in Second Train Crash Trial

Taipei: In the second trial over the 2021 Taroko Express train disaster that killed 49 people, the Taiwan High Court’s Hualien Branch increased the sentence handed down to construction site manager Lee Yi-hsiang to 12 years and 6 months, while upholding the not guilty ruling for Vietnamese migrant worker Hoa

Control Yuan Faults Health Ministry, City Governments Over Child Abuse Death

Taipei: Taiwan’s top government watchdog on Thursday ordered corrective measures be taken by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and the Taipei and New Taipei city governments following systemic failures that led to the death of a one-year-old boy who was abused to death while in foster care. According

Taiwan Shares Surge as Main Index Opens Higher

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced an upward movement as it opened up by 173.57 points, reaching a level of 21,531.29. The turnover at the start of trading was recorded at NT$6.07 billion, which is approximately US$202.60 milli…

Northern Taiwan and Mountainous Regions Face Heavy Rain Warning

Northern Taiwan: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Thursday issued heavy rain advisories for northern Taiwan and mountainous regions in central and southern areas of the country. The advisories covered Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, …

U.S. Dollar Increases in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$29.995 at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, marking an increase of NT$0.085 from the previous close.

According to Focus Taiwan, this rise in the U.S. dollar value reflects ongoing market dynami…

Taiwan on Track to Achieve Swine Fever-Free Status

Taipei: Taiwan is poised to become the only Asian nation free from African swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, and classical swine fever.

According to Focus Taiwan, the significant development comes as the country takes decisive steps to ensure th…