September 2, 2025

U.S. Dollar Higher in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.649 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.019 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this increase in the value of the U.S. dollar reflects ongoing fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. The trading session on the Taipei

Boxer Lin Yu-ting Skips World Championships Over No Response on Sex Tests

Taipei: Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting will not attend the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool due to a lack of response regarding her sex tests from the organizer, World Boxing (WB). According to Focus Taiwan, the Chinese Taipei Boxing Association (CTBA) announced that it had submitted all relevant tests to

Teng Sharp in Return, Lifts Giants Past Rockies 8-3

Denver: Teng Kai-wei made a successful return to the Major Leagues on Monday, helping the San Francisco Giants defeat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 in Denver. The Taiwanese right-hander earned his second career MLB win by striking out eight batters over 5 1/3 innings-both career highs-while allowing two runs on nine

TSMC Denies Claims of Nvidia CEO’s Visit Being Tied to Trump Administration

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Tuesday dismissed a Taiwanese media report that claimed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Taiwan in late August to deliver a message from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. TSMC stated that Huang, a Taiwan-born naturalized U.S. citizen, actually came at the company’s invitation to

Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.23%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 54.95 points, or 0.23 percent, at 24,016.78 Tuesday on turnover of NT$409.64 billion (US$13.36 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market’s performance reflects ongoing investor caution. Amid global economic uncertainties, traders are closely monitoring economic indicators and corporate earnings reports. The turnover on the Taiwan

Taiwan’s Lai Calls for Enhanced Defense and National Unity Against China

Taipei: Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te emphasized the necessity for robust defense capabilities and national unity in response to Beijing’s efforts to modify the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. Lai addressed military personnel, including high-ranking officers, in Taipei, highlighting the increasing severity of Taiwan’s security situation. According to Focus Taiwan,