Taipei: A tropical depression near Guam is anticipated to develop into a tropical storm by early Thursday, and further intensify into a typhoon early next week, potentially bringing heavy rain to Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, CWA forecaster Huang En-hong confirmed
Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a significant drop as it opened down 330.65 points at 27,785.91. This notable decline was recorded on Wednesday with a turnover of NT$13.98 billion (US$452 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this sharp decrease reflects investor sentiments and market dynamics that have influenced
Taipei: Shares in Taiwan moved sharply lower early Wednesday morning, led down by contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), after heavy tech stock losses in the United States overnight amid worries over an artificial intelligence bubble. As of 9:45 a.m., the Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s weighted index, had
Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.986 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.080 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the increase in the U.S. dollar’s value came amidst ongoing market activities in the region. The trading session observed this upward adjustment from
Taipei: Daytime temperatures could hit as high as 32 degrees Celsius in southern Taiwan on Wednesday as partly cloudy to sunny skies prevail, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). In contrast with cooler weather conditions in the north amid sporadic rain, the CWA said daytime highs in Kaohsiung City
Kuala lumpur: Malaysian rapper Namewee, who has been implicated by Malaysian authorities in the alleged murder of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, said Wednesday that he will not flee and will fully cooperate with police investigations. In a post on social media, the rapper stated that he had arrived at the
