October 31, 2025

Nov. 28 Set as Voting Day for Taiwan’s 2026 Local Elections

Taipei: The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced on Friday that Taiwan’s 2026 local elections will be held on Nov. 28 next year. The local elections, which take place every four years, select mayors and city councilors in the special municipali…

Incoming KMT Chair Doubles Down on ‘Putin Was Elected’ Remarks

Taipei: Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) chair-elect Cheng Li-wun said on Friday that she hopes Taiwan can “make as many friends as possible,” when asked to elaborate on her recent remarks that “Vladimir Putin is not a dictator” because he was elected, dur…

Taiwan’s Economic Growth in Q3 Projected to Reach 7.64%: DGBAS

Taipei: Taiwan’s economy is poised to record a 7.64 percent growth in the third quarter, marking a significant 4.73 percentage point increase from the August forecast. The Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) announced that…