Taipei: Taiwan’s Legislature on Friday passed the key provisions of a special act, paving the way for NT$10,000 (US$333) cash handouts to citizens. Disbursements are expected to begin in October and be completed within seven months.
According to Foc…
Taipei: Lawmakers on Friday passed a Commodity Tax Act amendment called for by local auto companies that extends an existing tax deduction encouraging the scrapping of old vehicles for new ones and expands the incentives to new purchases.
According …
Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 201.58 points at 24,438.03 on Friday, with a turnover of NT$6.75 billion (US$220.96 million).
According to Focus Taiwan, this upward movement in the index reflects a positive opening in the mar…
Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued a high heat alert for seven areas in western Taiwan, with temperatures in New Taipei expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius or higher.
According to Focus Taiwan, the alert, issued at 7:23 a.m…
Brussels: Taiwan’s new envoy to the European Union and Belgium, Shieh Jhy-wey, has pledged to fully dedicate himself to his new role. “Entrusted with the president’s order, I will, as always, give my utmost,” said Shieh, who had served as Taiwan’s de …
Tainan: Tainan in southern Taiwan and the Philippine province of Aklan have officially established sisterhood ties to promote tourism and cultural exchanges, as well as encourage businesses to explore investment opportunities, the Taiwanese city annou…
