October 15, 2025

U.S. Dollar Down in Taipei Trading

Taipei: U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.605 at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.051 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading figures indicate a decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to its previous performance in the Taipei market. The currency’s

Taiwan Hospital Launches AI-Powered Dialysis Platform to Improve Patient Care

Taipei: Service General Hospital (TSGH) has introduced Taiwan’s first AI-powered dialysis platform, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of severe kidney disease. The new system is designed to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of the blood filtering process, which is crucial for patients undergoing dialysis. According to Focus Taiwan,

Proposed MOFA Budget Hike Seeks to Counter China Threat: Minister Lin

Taipei: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said Thursday that the proposed NT$10 billion (US$326.38 million) increase in his ministry budget for next year is necessary to counter China’s growing aggression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has proposed a budget of NT$41.503 billion for fiscal year 2026, which has been

South Africa and Taiwan’s Diplomatic Stalemate Over Representative Offices

Taipei: Taiwan’s foreign ministry is still reviewing a new agreement proposed by the South African government last month to regulate the status of reciprocal representative offices, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said Thursday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is in consultation with legal experts on the proposed new agreement, Lin

Taiwan Shares Rise 1.36% Amid Strong Turnover

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 372.16 points, or 1.36 percent, at 27,647.87 Thursday on turnover of NT$546.56 billion (US$17.83 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market showed robust activity with significant trading volumes contributing to the overall gain. The upward movement reflects a positive trend in investor sentiment, boosting the