Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 7.21 points, or 0.03 percent, at 28,287.53 Thursday on turnover of NT$614.66 billion (US$20.01 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the slight decline in the market was observed despite substantial trading activity. The market turnover reached NT$614.66 billion, equivalent to approximately US$20.01 billion. The closing figures

Taipei: Taiwanese singer Na Tang, who was also a prominent figure in the Jewish community in Taiwan, has died at the age of 59, her musician friend Tommy Chi confirmed on Wednesday. “With a song we collaborated on, praying for [your] peaceful return to the world of the Lord,” Chi

Taipei: The Executive Yuan has introduced subsidies for pig farmers and other stakeholders in the pork industry impacted by controls instituted due to an African swine fever outbreak. These measures were implemented following confirmed cases at a Taichung farm on October 22, leading to restrictions such as a 15-day ban

Taipei: The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Taiwan dollar on Thursday, rising NT$0.085 to conclude the day at a high of NT$30.715. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a turnover of US$1.315 billion. The greenback initially opened at NT$30.680, dipping to a low of NT$30.633 before making a

Taipei: The Legislative Yuan has completed a preliminary review of amendments aimed at imposing stricter penalties on individuals who intentionally damage undersea telecommunications cables and other critical infrastructure such as water, gas, and power pipelines. According to Focus Taiwan, the Economics Committee has passed draft revisions to the Electricity Act,

Changhua: An unlicensed elderly driver who struck and killed two elementary school children in central Taiwan in 2024 has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for negligent homicide. According to Focus Taiwan, the judge handed down the sentence to the driver, a 74-year-old man surnamed Hsiao, who showed no