August 29, 2025

Taiwan Shares End Slightly Lower Amid Stable Turnover

Taipei: Taiwan shares concluded the trading session down by 0.01 percent, shedding 3.35 points to close at 24,233.1. The turnover for the day was recorded at NT$464.65 billion, equivalent to approximately US$15.21 billion.

According to Focus Taiwan, …

Supreme Court Upholds Prison Term for Taichung MRT Attack

Taipei: The Supreme Court has upheld a nine-year, nine-month prison sentence for a man who attacked two passengers with knives on a Taichung mass rapid transit (MRT) train in May 2024. The court affirmed that the Taichung Branch of the Taiwan High Cou…

Deputy Speaker Emphasizes Multilateralism at APPU General Assembly

Taipei: Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang on Friday underscored the importance of multilateralism and parliamentary diplomacy in his remarks at the closing of the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union (APPU) General Assembly in Taipei. Despite …

Taiwan’s Democracy Thrives on Embracing Differences: VP Hsiao

Taipei: Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Friday that the people of Taiwan have demonstrated the value of democracy by “embracing differences and connecting with one another” during the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast in Taiwan. The event in Taipei als…