October 14, 2025

U.S. Senate Supports Taiwan’s Inclusion in RIMPAC Exercises

Taipei: The United States Senate has taken a significant step towards strengthening ties with Taiwan by strongly encouraging its inclusion in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises. This development has been highlighted as a lead story in Taiwan’s major dailies, reflecting the importance of the Senate’s position on Taiwan’s

Taiwan Stock Exchange Index Rises Sharply in Opening Session

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index saw a significant increase as it opened on Tuesday, with a rise of 358.68 points to reach 27,282.10. The turnover for this session was reported at NT$13.14 billion (US$427.87 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this upward movement in the index reflects positive market

U.S. Dollar Down in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.689 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, marking a decrease of NT$0.007 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the change in the exchange rate reflects the ongoing fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. The trading activities in Taipei

Taiwan High Speed Rail Implements New ‘Quiet Space’ Rules Sparkling Debate

Taipei: Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) has introduced a new “Quiet Space” policy effective from September 22, mandating passengers to use earphones and make phone calls in the gangways. This regulation, inspired by Japan’s Shinkansen, aims to minimize disturbances within train carriages. The new rules have sparked discussions after a

Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.48%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 130.27 points, or 0.48 percent, at 26,793.15 Tuesday on turnover of NT$683.71 billion (US$22.21 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a decline as investors reacted to various market conditions. The drop in the index reflects a cautious sentiment among investors amidst the current

U.S. Spring Wheat Shipment Rejected Due to Toxin Contamination: TFDA

Taipei: Some 1,228 metric tons of spring wheat imported from the United States have been seized at the Taiwan border after the product was found to contain excessive levels of a harmful fungal toxin known to cause kidney damage, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Tuesday. According to Focus