June 17, 2025

KMT and TPP Leaders Decline Invitation to President Lai’s National Security Briefing

June 17, 2025

Taipei: The leaders of Taiwan’s two main opposition parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), have announced their decision not to attend a national security briefing hosted by President Lai Ching-te. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, was intended to address “major threats facing the nation” and would include

High Court Upholds Former DPP Lawmaker’s Detention Over Alleged Bribery

June 17, 2025

Taipei: The Taiwan High Court on Tuesday rejected former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Chen Ou-po’s appeal against a ruling by a lower court ordering his detention and that he be held incommunicado over corruption allegations. According to Focus Taiwan, the Taipei District Court on June 4 ordered the detention

Taiwan Climbs to 6th in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings

June 17, 2025

Taipei: Taiwan has risen two spots to sixth place in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, outperforming 63 of the 69 surveyed economies. Taiwan also retained its position as the world’s most competitive economy among economies with populations…

Police Investigate Illegal Electrofishing After Vietnamese Man’s Death

June 17, 2025

Taichung: Police are investigating whether illegal fishing practices were involved in the death of a Vietnamese man surnamed Tr?n, who was apparently electrocuted while fishing near the Xinguang Bridge in Taichung’s Houli District. The Taichung Fire B…

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.73% on Strong Turnover

June 17, 2025

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 161.69 points, or 0.73 percent, at 22,211.59 Tuesday on turnover of NT$362.26 billion (US$12.31 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market witnessed a positive performance, reflecting investor confidence and a str…

Law Passed Imposing Life Sentence for Deadly Sports Lottery Violations

June 17, 2025

Taipei: The Legislative Yuan has enacted significant amendments to the Sports Lottery Issuance Act, mandating life imprisonment for individuals found guilty of compromising the integrity of sports lottery games resulting in fatalities. These amendment…

KMT and TPP Leaders Decline Invitation to President Lai’s National Security Briefing

High Court Upholds Former DPP Lawmaker’s Detention Over Alleged Bribery

Taiwan Climbs to 6th in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings

Police Investigate Illegal Electrofishing After Vietnamese Man’s Death

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.73% on Strong Turnover

Law Passed Imposing Life Sentence for Deadly Sports Lottery Violations

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