July 21, 2025

Trump Urges Increased Taiwan Defense Aid to US$1 Billion

Washington: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for increasing U.S. aid to Taiwan to enhance its defense capabilities, urging Congress to raise the appropriation to US$1 billion. This move signals a strong commitmen…

Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.18%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 76.08 points, or 0.18 percent, at 43,149.46 Thursday on turnover of NT$1.26 trillion (US$39.30 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a slight decline, closing the day with a decrease in points. …