Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.089 at 11 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.020 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this increase in the value of the U.S. dollar signifies a change from its previous rate, indicating a rise in its trading value

Taipei: Temperatures are expected to drop across Taiwan early next week, as northeasterly winds strengthen, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Thursday. The mercury is forecast to drop to lows of 15-17 degrees Celsius in northern and central Taiwan over two days, starting Tuesday, and to 19-20 degrees in the

Saint kitts and nevis: Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew expressed his deep appreciation for Taiwan’s achievements in multiple areas upon his arrival in Taipei. Drew stated that these achievements can serve as a model for his country. According to Focus Taiwan, this visit marks Drew’s third trip

Berlin: Taiwanese lawmaker Puma Shen, who has been listed as “wanted” by China for allegedly promoting Taiwan independence, spoke at a Berlin parliamentary hearing on Wednesday, addressing his efforts to combat disinformation. Shen was one of six experts invited to participate in a session organized by the Bundestag’s Committee on

Keelung: Former Keelung City Councilor Han Liang-chi has been sentenced to seven years and four months in prison and stripped of civil rights for three years for corruption. The verdict is final after the Supreme Court rejected Han’s appeal on Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, Han was found guilty of

Hualien: A new barrier lake that formed on Matai’an Creek in Hualien County overflowed and flooded Mingli Village in Wanrong Township again Thursday afternoon, according to the Hualien branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA). According to Focus Taiwan, Huang Chun-tse, head of FANCA’s Hualien Office, mentioned that