August 21, 2025

Taiwan Shares Rise by 1.43% Amid Increased Turnover

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 336.69 points, or 1.43 percent, at 23,962.13 Thursday on turnover of NT$409.39 billion (US$13.43 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a positive trading session, marking a significant rise in th…

Power Index Shows Slight Economic Decline in July

Taipei: The Electric Prosperity Index (EPI) released by the Taiwan Research Institute (TRI) on Thursday flashed a “yellow-red” light in July, slightly cooling from June’s “red” light.

According to Focus Taiwan, the TRI, a leading Taiwanese economic …

Basketball/PLG Adds New Franchise to Maintain Four-Team Structure

Hsinchu: The P.LEAGUE+ (PLG) announced Thursday it has approved a new franchise, ensuring the league maintains a four-team structure for the 2025-26 season after a failed attempt to cooperate with the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL).

Ac…