Taipei: Taiwan on Wednesday reported its first suspected domestic outbreak of African swine fever, becoming the latest country affected by the deadly pig disease that has hit 68 countries and territories since 2022. On Tuesday, tests found that pigs on a farm in Wuqi District in Taichung, central Taiwan, were
Taichung: Premier Cho Jung-tai on Wednesday announced a series of new measures, including enhanced border inspections and the release of frozen pork onto the market, in response to a suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Taichung. Speaking at a press conference, Cho said the government would immediately begin
Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 103.5 points, or 0.37 percent, at 27,648.91 Wednesday on turnover of NT$448.06 billion (US$14.57 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a decrease as trading activities concluded for the day. The turnover amounted to NT$448.06 billion, equivalent to approximately US$14.57 billion, indicating a significant
Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) on Wednesday announced a series of emergency measures to control a suspected domestic outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). Under the new measures, the transport and slaughter of pigs will be banned nationwide for five days, starting Wednesday, and the use of kitchen waste
Taipei: Multiple eateries in Changhua County are facing potential temporary closures following the Ministry of Agriculture’s (MOA) announcement of disease control measures to curb a suspected domestic African swine fever (ASF) outbreak. According to Focus Taiwan, the controls were implemented after pigs on a farm in Taichung, central Taiwan, tested
Taipei: The U.S. government is poised to introduce new guidelines to hasten the transfer of defense technology to its global partners, including Taiwan, as announced by the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council. Rupert Hammond-Chambers shared this development at the U.S.-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference held in Ellicott City, Maryland. According
