Kaohsiung: Blackpink’s concerts have significantly bolstered Kaohsiung’s tourism revenue, generating over NT$300 million (US$9.8 million) more than 120,000 attendees flocked to the Kaohsiung National Stadium over two days to see the K-pop sensation, with fans contributing to the southern port city’s tourist sector. According to Focus Taiwan, the influx of

Taipei: After emerging as the Kuomintang’s (KMT) chair-elect on Saturday amid doubts over her ties to China, Cheng Li-wun said she is willing to do everything to promote peace across the Taiwan Strait, including meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping. “As long as it addresses cross-strait conflicts and disagreements, promotes peace

Yilan: Schools and offices in Yilan County will be closed on Tuesday due to forecasted heavy rain, the county government announced Monday. According to Focus Taiwan, the latest forecast from the Central Weather Administration (CWA) predicts significant rainfall between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 p.m. Tuesday, with expected accumulations of

Taipei: After outlining its ambition to transform Taiwan’s capital market into an “Asian Nasdaq,” the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) on Monday announced it will ease rules governing listed companies in an effort to attract more foreign startups. According to Focus Taiwan, with President Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai having

Taipei: Taiwan has emerged as the 8th top investor in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Special Economic Zones, as confirmed by an official in a recent interview. PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga shared insights with CNA in early October, highlighting the growing Taiwanese investment footprint in these zones.