Long beach: Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) announced the start of its partnership with U.S.-based Southwest Airlines with a new interline booking service at a joint press conference in Long Beach, California. For itineraries starting January 19, 2026, passengers can now book a single ticket from CAL, which will include the
Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) secured NT$67.13 billion (US$2.23 billion) in subsidies from the governments in the United States, Germany, Japan, and China in the first half of 2025. Financial data compiled by TSMC showed the world’s largest contract chipmaker received NT$35.15 billion in aid from the four governments
Kaohsiung: This year’s Kaohsiung Film Festival will pay tribute to director David Lynch, actor Gene Hackman, and Taiwanese director Pai Ching-jui. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture and the Kaohsiung City Government, the festival is set to run from October 10 to 26, utilizing multiple venues across the city. These
Taipei: National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) and Academia Sinica researchers have found that hepatitis B surface antigen can be used to identify high-risk groups for liver cancer among chronic hepatitis B patients, a finding that could reshape treatment guidelines. “Liver cancer is one of the leading causes of death in
Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday said the newly upgraded National Defense Medical University (NDMU) should further enhance its training in battlefield trauma care. Speaking at a ceremony marking the school’s elevation from the National Defense Medical Center, Lai emphasized the importance of greater global exchanges to help NDMU specialize
Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened higher, rising by 11.4 points to reach 24,493.92. The turnover at the start of trading was reported at NT$4.93 billion, equivalent to US$164.06 million.
According to Focus Taiwan, this opening ind…
