August 18, 2025

Taiwan Shares Reach Record High, Driven by Tech Sector

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed at a new high Monday as buying in the bellwether electronics sector accelerated in the wake of gains posted by markets in the United States pointing to a possible higher opening later in the day, dealers said. The Taiex…

Taiwan Reduces Afforestation Subsidy Period from 20 to 6 Years

Taipei: Taiwan’s Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) on Monday announced significant reforms to its afforestation program, reducing subsidy periods from 20 years to six years and introducing new bonus categories.

According to Focus Taiw…

Foxconn Plans Tech Parks in U.S., Mexico to Bypass Tariffs

Taipei: Foxconn intends to set up technology parks in the United States or Mexico to help Taiwanese companies bypass the 20 percent tariff the U.S. is set to impose on Taiwan, the company’s chairman, Young Liu, said Monday. Also the chairman of the Ta…

Comic Expo Relocates from Japan to Taiwan with Local Twist

Taichung: An exhibition celebrating Taiwan and Japan’s comic culture opened on Saturday in Taichung, featuring a section that explores Taiwanese reproductions of Japanese comics from when martial law limited Japanese representation.

According to Foc…