October 21, 2025

Taiwan’s Judicial Film Festival Showcases Film on Filipino Caregiver

Taipei: A Taiwanese-produced film featuring Filipino actress Angel Aquino, who plays the role of a live-in caregiver in Taiwan, is among the highlights at the 2025 Judicial Film Festival. “April,” directed by Freddy Tang, known for his Golden Bell Award-winning miniseries “Port of Lies,” follows the journey of the titular

Inventec Secures US$625 Million Syndicated Loan for AI Server Development

Taipei: Inventec Corp., one of Taiwan’s leading contract electronics makers, has secured a US$625 million syndicated loan to support the company’s development of artificial intelligence servers. In a statement released Monday, Inventec said it had signed an agreement with a consortium of banks for a syndicated loan to develop AI

Repeat Offense Drivers Required to Take Remedial Classes from March 2026

Taipei: Drivers who commit certain traffic violations over three times in a one-year period will be required to attend a three-hour class to improve their driving safety awareness starting in March 2026, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said on Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the MOTC stated in

Taiwan’s Export Orders Surge in September Due to AI Demand

Taipei: Taiwan’s export orders continued to grow in the wake of the boom in artificial intelligence development, hitting a new high in September, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, data compiled by the MOEA showed the country’s export orders rose 30.5 percent from a

Taiwan’s Performances at Melbourne Fringe Engage Audiences Across Generations

Melbourne: Taiwan’s participation in the Melbourne Fringe this year through the 6th Fringe Focus Taiwan program offered a unique experience for all age groups, featuring performances that included children under two years old and seniors over 65, as announced by the Ministry of Culture on Tuesday. “Free Steps – Swinging

Taiwan Renews Call for Interpol Inclusion at Police Chiefs Conference

Denver: Taiwan’s absence from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) continues to create obstacles to international crime-fighting, Taiwanese officials said during an international police chiefs conference in the United States. The Taiwanese delegation to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference, held from October 18-21 in Denver,