Taipei: Due to the effects of a strong Pacific high-pressure system, temperatures in Taiwan are expected to surpass 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), which has issued a heat alert in several cities and counties in the country. According to Focus Taiwan, a “yellow”

Busan: Taiwanese actress and filmmaker Shu Qi received the Best Director Award for her directorial debut “Girl” at the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on Friday. According to Focus Taiwan, at the award ceremony, Shu thanked the film’s cast and crew, especially renowned Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien, for his

Hualien: A lead rescuer in the flood rescues in eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County has recounted to CNA how his team saved a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a house for over a day after a lake created by a landslide overflowed and flooded the town, crediting her survival to the sacrifice

Taipei: The United States maintained its position as the largest debtor nation of Taiwan’s banking sector for the 40th consecutive quarter by the end of June. This continued dominance occurred after Taiwanese banks increased their exposure to the U.S. market by more than 8 percent compared to the previous quarter.

Taipei: Chen Chien-jen, who served as Taiwan’s foreign minister from 1999 to 2000, has died at the age of 86, a source confirmed on Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, the source, who requested anonymity, stated that Chen passed away at 10 p.m. on Friday. No further details were provided regarding

Taipei: Heavy traffic is expected on seven sections of Taiwan’s national freeways Saturday afternoon as travelers hit the road on the first day of the three-day Teachers’ Day holiday, according to the Freeway Bureau. Motorists are advised to stay informed of traffic conditions beforehand, avoid peak hours and congested roads,