September 16, 2025

U.S. Dollar Lower in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.154 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.074 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this marks a decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar in Taipei’s foreign exchange market. This change reflects the ongoing fluctuations in

Taiwan Condemns Chinese “Wolf Warrior Diplomacy” Over Denmark Incident

Copenhagen: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday condemned what it described as an example of Beijing’s “wolf warrior diplomacy” after the Chinese ambassador to Denmark demanded that his Taiwanese counterpart leave an event in the Nordic country earlier this year. According to Focus Taiwan, MOFA issued the statement

Tropical Storm Likely to Develop Near Philippines, Path Uncertain: Expert

Taipei: A brewing tropical disturbance near the Philippines is likely to develop into a tropical storm, but its potential to impact Taiwan early next week remains unclear, independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong said on Tuesday. Wu noted that an initial tropical disturbance will pass through the north of the Philippines and

Vietnamese Trio Investigated for Illegal Cosmetic Surgery in Taichung

Taichung: Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Tuesday it has broken up an illegal cosmetic surgery ring led by a Vietnamese woman surnamed Han in central Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, the NIA’s Changhua County Specialized Operation Brigade revealed that Han, who had approximately three years of work experience in

Taiwan Shares Close Up 1.07% as Market Gains Momentum

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 272.48 points, or 1.07 percent, at 25,629.64 Tuesday on turnover of NT$442.09 billion (US$14.68 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, this increase reflects a positive momentum in the market, driven by various factors influencing investor confidence. The turnover of NT$442.09 billion indicates a strong trading day,

Taiwan Raises Travel Alert to Nepal Amid Deadly Unrest

Taipei: Taiwan’s government has heightened its travel alert for Nepal to the second-highest level, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel after deadly anti-corruption protests led to the ousting of the government earlier this month. According to Focus Taiwan, Michael Lin, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MOFA) Department of