July 23, 2025

Taiwan to Broaden Hiring Scope for Foreign Caregivers Amid Policy Changes

Taipei: The Ministry of Labor (MOL) in Taiwan is set to introduce a new measure aimed at increasing the supply of foreign caregivers by allowing families of critically ill individuals to hire migrant workers from different employment categories. This initiative comes as a response to recent policy changes that waive

Taiwan Passport Ranks 33rd Globally in Henley Passport Index

Taipei: The Republic of China (Taiwan) passport has been ranked 33rd globally, providing visa-free access to 139 destinations, as per the latest Henley Passport Index released on Tuesday. This ranking places Taiwan eighth in the Asia-Pacific region, positioned behind Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei, and Macau, but

Ex-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je’s Office Head Posts Bail in Corruption Trial

Taipei: Lee Wen-tsung, who headed former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je’s office during his tenure, posted the NT$20 million (US$682,662) bail ordered by the Taipei District Court and was released Wednesday. Lee was one of 11 individuals indicted in December over alleged corruption related to the Core Pacific City redevelopment case

Taiwanese Musicians Join Global Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Taipei: As metalheads around the world mourn the passing of British rock singer Ozzy Osbourne, Taiwanese musicians joined their peers in the global recording industry on Wednesday in remembering the heavy metal icon and discussing his legacy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Osbourne’s family said the singer had passed

Taiwan Shares Close Up 1.44%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 330.75 points, or 1.44 percent, at 23,318.67 Wednesday on turnover of NT$352.22 billion (US$11.996 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a positive performance as investors showed increased interest, lead…