Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 378.50 points, or 1.39 percent, at 26,923.42 Monday on turnover of NT$583.97 billion (US$19.05 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the decline in the stock market was observed as investors reacted to various market factors. The trading volume reached NT$583.97 billion, reflecting the market’s response to

Taipei: EVA Airways, one of Taiwan’s prominent international carriers, announced an investigation into claims that a cabin crew manager disregarded a flight attendant’s worsening condition during a flight, which subsequently led to her death. According to Focus Taiwan, the airline’s response follows a social media post alleging that the flight

Wellington: New Zealand on Monday became the eighth country to open its Automated Immigration Clearance (e-Gate) service to Taiwanese biometric passport holders, according to Taiwan’s interior and foreign ministries. According to Focus Taiwan, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) issued separate press releases, announcing

Taipei: Health Minister Shih Chung-liang said Monday that the availability of generics and imports means the withdrawal of 47 essential drugs from the Taiwan market this year is not expected to cause shortages. According to Focus Taiwan, as of September 2025, the makers of 47 drugs classified as essential under

Taipei: The U.S. dollar experienced a significant rise against the Taiwan dollar on Monday, surging by NT$0.151 to finish at NT$30.696, which was the highest point of the day. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a total turnover of US$1.735 billion. The U.S. dollar began the day at

Taipei: Shares of Largan Precision Co. tumbled more than 6 percent Monday, the first day of trading since the smartphone camera lens supplier reported a significant drop in its third-quarter gross margin. On their return from the Oct. 10-12 National Day long weekend, investors took cues from a plunge on