Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 40.22 points at 24,237.36 Tuesday on turnover of NT$5.096 billion (US$167.47 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this development follows a trend observed in recent days where market fluctuations have been influenced by various global economic factors. The initial figures indicate a

Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Tuesday issued a high heat alert for 12 areas in western Taiwan, with parts of New Taipei placed under the most severe warning for consecutive days of extreme heat. According to Focus Taiwan, the CWA reported that a red alert was issued for

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.468 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, marking an increase of NT$0.018 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the change in the exchange rate reflects ongoing market adjustments and trading activity in the region. The increase in the

Taipei: Former National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) women’s soccer coach Chou Tai-ying was released on NT$700,000 (US$22,950) bail Tuesday as an investigation into embezzlement and fraud continues, according to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. Prosecutors said Chou, a former Taiwan women’s soccer star who is accused of threatening players with