October 22, 2025

Taiwan to Launch ‘Drone Diplomacy’ Initiative to Aid Allies

Taipei: Taiwan will engage in “drone diplomacy” by supplying drones to its diplomatic allies for civilian uses and like-minded European countries facing Russian military threats, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official said at a forum Wednesday. Speaking at the EU-Taiwan Drones Technology and Export forum, Charlie Chiang, head of

Tennessee Governor Signs MOU, Announces Plans for Taiwan Office: MOFA

Taipei: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed an economic cooperation agreement with Taiwan and announced plans to establish a state representative office in the country. The announcement was made during the governor’s recent visit, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). According to Focus Taiwan, during Governor Lee’s brief

TDCC Joins ICGN Milan Meeting to Boost Taiwan’s Corporate Governance

Taipei: Taiwan Depository and Clearing Corp. (TDCC) attended the International Corporate Governance Network’s (ICGN) 30th anniversary conference in Milan, Italy this week, marking its first participation since joining the organization last year. According to Focus Taiwan, TDCC Chairman Lin Bing-hui, who attended the event in person, mentioned that the conference,

Red Alert Lifted for Matai’an Creek Barrier Lake After One Month

Hualien: The Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) on Wednesday announced that the red alert for the Matai’an Creek barrier lake in Hualien County, which formed in July, has been lifted, with alert and monitoring returned to normal. CEOC chief coordinator Chi Lien-cheng told a press conference that with the water

U.S. Dollar Up in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.714 at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.023 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading activity reflects the changes in the foreign exchange market in Taipei, with the U.S. dollar showing an increase against the New

Retailers Stress Pork Safety, Stable Supply After Suspected ASF Case

Taipei: Major retailers and hypermarkets in Taiwan on Wednesday moved quickly to reassure consumers about pork safety and supply stability after authorities reported the country’s first suspected case of African swine fever (ASF). Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih announced the case at a press conference earlier in the day, saying that