Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 129.63 points, or 0.60 percent, at 21,790.29 Monday on turnover of NT$300.04 billion (US$10.01 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a positive trading session, pushing the index to its closing position. The turnover for the day was recorded at NT$300.04 billion, equivalent to

Miaoli: The body of a 32-year-old Vietnamese migrant worker who reportedly fell into the Houlong River in Miaoli County on Sunday was found after emergency services resumed their search of the area Monday, local authorities said. According to Focus Taiwan, the man, surnamed Nguyen, was discovered at around 12:20 p.m.,

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan saw an uptick on Monday, driven primarily by the performance of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), which hit the NT$1,000.00 (US$33.38) mark for the first time in three months. The Taiex, Taiwan’s weighted index on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), closed up 129.63 points, or 0.60

Taipei: Taiwan will expand its free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiative to include junior high school boys starting in September, alongside the existing program for girls, a government official announced on Monday. The expansion aims to address HPV-related health risks that affect both genders. According to Focus Taiwan, the expanded

Taipei: Tigerair Taiwan will launch three new international routes, two to South Korea’s Jeju Island and one to Japan’s Ishigaki Island, starting in late June as summer vacation nears. According to Focus Taiwan, the Kaohsiung-Jeju route will begin on June 30, followed by Taichung-Jeju on July 1 and Taoyuan-Ishigaki on

Taipei: Uber announced Monday it will acquire Taiwan’s local taxi company Crown Taxi to provide local customers with diverse transportation options and demonstrate its commitment to cultivating the Taiwan market and deepening cooperation with the local taxi industry. The acquisition is subject to approval by the relevant authorities. According to