November 10, 2025

Allies Call for Taiwan’s Inclusion in UN Climate Talks Ahead of COP30

Bel©m: Representatives from diplomatic allies Eswatini, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and St. Kitts and Nevis called for an end to Taiwan’s exclusion from United Nations climate negotiations, ahead of the 30th Conference of Parties in Bel©m, Brazil. According to Focus Taiwan, on Friday, President of Palau Surangel S. Whipps,

Hsiao’s Recent Trip to Brussels Facilitated by EU, Belgium: IPAC

Brussels: Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim’s recent trip to Brussels and her address to the European Parliament were facilitated by the European Union and the Belgian government and were not linked to any quid pro quo, the organizers said Sunday. According to Focus Taiwan, the invitation was “freely” extended for

Taoyuan, Yilan, Hualien, Penghu Announce School, Work Closures Due to Typhoon Fung-Wong

Taoyuan: Schools and offices in Taoyuan, Yilan, Hualien, and Penghu will close on Tuesday due to the effects of Typhoon Fung-Wong, according to the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA). According to Focus Taiwan, the directorate-general, which oversees government workers, announced the school and work suspensions as the typhoon approached Taiwan

Real Wages and Total Earnings Surge in Taiwan in 2025: DGBAS

Taipei: Taiwan’s average real regular wages and real total earnings rose at the fastest pace in several years during the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher minimum wages and corporate pay adjustments, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Monday. Average monthly regular wages, including

Ex-President Tsai Ing-wen Highlights Democratic Challenges and Taiwan’s Resilience at Berlin Freedom Conference

Berlin: Former President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a keynote speech at the Berlin Freedom Conference, held as part of the inaugural Berlin Freedom Week in Germany. The conference, titled “Threats facing democracies: Taiwan’s experience defending freedom,” featured Tsai as a prominent speaker discussing the challenges democracies face and Taiwan’s resilience in

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.79%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 218.10 points, or 0.79 percent, at 27,869.51 Monday on turnover of NT$489.45 billion (US$15.82 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market performance indicates a positive movement in the trading session. The increase in points reflects a stable market environment and suggests investor confidence. The