September 10, 2025

Student Club War-Games Simulate Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Taipei: Students at National Taiwan University (NTU) ran a war game Tuesday night that featured a range of elements in a potential conflict between Taiwan and China, amid recent military developments on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. According to Focus Taiwan, the tabletop exercise, hosted by the NTU National

Preorders for iPhone 17 Series Start in Taiwan

Taipei: Preorders for Apple’s new iPhone 17 series began in Taiwan on Wednesday through the country’s three major telecom providers, ahead of the official launch on Sept. 19. Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecommunications said upgrades in specifications are expected to boost initial sales by 20 to 30

U.S. Dollar Closes Lower on Taipei Forex Market

Taipei: The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, shedding NT$0.070 to close at NT$30.310. The decline was noted during the trading session, reflecting a shift in currency valuation. According to Focus Taiwan, the turnover for the session totaled US$1.736 billion. The greenback, which opened at NT$30.380, fluctuated within