October 22, 2025

No Need to Panic Over Suspected ASF Case; Pork Remains Safe: TFDA

Taipei: Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) on Wednesday urged the public “not to panic” following a suspected case of African swine fever (ASF) reported in Taichung, saying strict checks are in place to ensure the safety of pork products on sale in Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, veterinarians are

U.S. Dollar Closes Higher on Taipei Forex Market

Taipei: The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar on Wednesday, gaining NT$0.040 to close at NT$30.731. According to Focus Taiwan, turnover totaled US$1.147 billion during the trading session. The greenback opened at NT$30.700 and moved between NT$30.690 and NT$30.740 before the close.

Insurer’s Decision Clears Path for Nvidia’s New Taiwan Headquarters

Taipei: The dispute over U.S. chipmaker Nvidia Corp.’s preference to build its Taipei office on a plot of land in Beitou has moved toward resolution, as local firm Shin Kong Life Insurance Co. announced its willingness to relinquish the surface rights. Shin Kong Life Insurance Chairman Mark Wei revealed at

Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Disruption Across Northern Taiwan

Taipei: Widespread disruption and flooding have occurred in Taipei and across northern Taiwan following days of extremely heavy rain. Classes were moved online at Chinese Culture University (CCU) located on Yangmingshan, a mountainous area in northern Taiwan. Some CCU students complained about the timing of the school’s announcement, saying on

Heavy Rain Triggers 77 Landslide Red Alerts in Northern Taiwan

Taipei: Authorities issued 77 red alerts for potential landslides in New Taipei, Taipei, and Yilan County as heavy rain driven by northeasterly winds and a low-pressure system continued to impact northern Taiwan, the Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) said. According to Focus Taiwan, New Taipei accounted for 50 of the

Taiwanese Athletes Compete for Medals at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Manama: A total of 151 Taiwanese athletes are competing for medals across 16 sports at the 3rd Asian Youth Games that opened on Wednesday in Bahrain. The delegation attended the opening ceremony under the Chinese Taipei flag, led by flag bearer Lin Li-wei, a volleyball player, and taekwondo athlete Wang