July 5, 2025

Taiwan Issues Sea Warning for Tropical Storm Danas

Taipei: Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning for Tropical Storm Danas at 8:30 a.m. Saturday as it continues to move toward the Taiwan Strait. The storm formed at 2 a.m. near the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea, having intensified from a tropical depression. According to

Trump Announces Imminent Tariff Notifications to Global Partners

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday highlight significant developments in international trade relations, particularly the impact of impending tariffs. According to Focus Taiwan, United Daily News reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to begin notifying countries of tariffs that could reach up to

Taiwan Railway Resumes Sale of Platform Tickets with Price Increase

Taipei: Taiwan Railway Corp. TR announced on Friday the resumption of platform ticket sales across all its stations, with a price increase from the previous NT$6 (US$0.20) to NT$22. A platform ticket allows individuals to access train platforms without boarding or traveling on any trains, providing convenience for those picking

Taiwan Braces for Potential Land Warning as Tropical Storm Danas Approaches

Taipei: A land warning for Tropical Storm Danas could be issued in Taiwan as early as late Saturday, as the storm’s outer bands begin bringing heavier rain to southeastern regions, including Hualien, Taitung, and the Hengchun Peninsula, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). According to Focus Taiwan, as of

Taiwan Grants Preferential Tariffs to 19 Paraguayan Products

Taipei: Taiwan began offering preferential tariff treatment on 19 products imported from Paraguay on Saturday, under a resolution signed last year as part of the Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) between the two countries, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced. According to Focus Taiwan, Resolution No. 8 of the ECA,

Taiwan Dominates Men’s Doubles Semifinals at Canada Open

Vancouver: Badminton players from Taiwan have secured all four semifinal spots in the men’s doubles at this year’s BWF Canada Open, ensuring that the title will be claimed by a Taiwanese pair for the first time in over a decade. According to Focus Taiwan, the top-seeded twin brothers, Lee Fang-jen