August 18, 2025

Former Examination Minister Lin Chia-cheng Dies at 73

Taipei: Lin Chia-cheng, who served as Taiwan’s examination minister between 2004 and 2008, has died aged 73, Soochow University’s Department of Sociology said in a statement announcing its former professor’s passing.

According to Focus Taiwan, no ca…

Former First Lady Wu Shu-jen Discharged from Tainan Hospital

Taipei: Former first lady Wu Shu-jen, the wife of former President Chen Shui-bian, was discharged from a Tainan hospital on Monday morning. She had been admitted a few days earlier after collapsing at her residence.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Si…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with 61.93-Point Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market r…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with 61.93-Point Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market r…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with 61.93-Point Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market r…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with 61.93-Point Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market r…