Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index began the trading day on a positive note, opening up 47.34 points at 24,182.84. This upward movement was accompanied by a turnover of NT$6.09 billion (US$203.34 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the performance of the stock exchange reflects investor confidence and active trading

Keelung: A 56-ton fishing boat caught fire Monday evening at Badouzi Fishing Port in Keelung City, sending thick black smoke high into the night sky, according to the Keelung City Fire Bureau. All six crew members jumped into the sea to escape and none were injured, according to the ship’s

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$29.930 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, marking an increase of NT$0.014 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this development reflects the fluctuations in the currency market as traders react to various economic indicators and geopolitical events. The

Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning for Typhoon Podul on Tuesday as it moves closer to Taiwan and said the storm’s effects could be felt in Taiwan starting Wednesday. The CWA issued its first sea warning for Podul at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. As of 8 a.m.,

Kaohsiung: Taiwan’s Port of Kaohsiung and Canada’s Port of Nanaimo formalized a sister port relationship on Monday during the Pacific Ports Conference held in Canada, as announced by the Taiwan International Ports Corp. (TIPC). This new partnership marks the Port of Nanaimo as Taiwan’s third sister port in Canada, following