July 28, 2025

Taiwan Shares Open Higher as Market Gains Momentum

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index saw an upward movement as it opened up 112.72 points at 23,477.10 on Monday. The initial turnover was recorded at NT$7.33 billion (US$248.88 million), indicating a positive start to the trading week.

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Altruism and Selfishness: The Science Behind Human Behavior

London: Science suggests that humans are naturally inclined towards altruism, challenging the notion that everyone is inherently selfish. The concept of altruism versus selfishness has long been debated, with many studies suggesting that humans are ha…

DPP Secretary-General Resigns After Recall Campaign Setback

Taipei: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang announced his resignation on Monday following the unsuccessful legislative recall campaign supported by his party over the recent weekend.

According to Focus Taiwan, Lin revea…

Typhoon Relief Account Receives NT$42.7 Million in One Week

Taipei: An account established on July 21 to collect private donations for Typhoon Danas disaster relief has amassed over NT$42.7 million (US$1.45 million) by Sunday, as reported by the Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief on Monday.

According to …