Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 43.53 points, or 0.16 percent, at 27,903.56 Thursday on turnover of NT$657.23 billion (US$21.15 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a decrease in the stock market index, reflecting a slight downturn in investor sentiment. The overall turnover was NT$657.23 billion, highlighting the

Taipei: The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Thursday, gaining NT$0.012 to close at NT$31.081. According to Focus Taiwan, the turnover totaled US$1.139 billion during the trading session. The greenback opened at NT$31.065 and fluctuated between NT$31.055 and NT$31.103 before the close.

Taipei: The Taiwan Association of Family Caregivers on Wednesday called for new judicial guidelines for cases involving caregivers who kill those under their care, arguing that courts should weigh factors such as mental exhaustion and efforts to seek help before the crime. According to Focus Taiwan, the association’s plea came

Taipei: Taiwan’s economic growth for this year is anticipated to exceed 5.5 percent and could reach 6 percent, driven by the country’s prominent position in the global AI expansion, as stated by Minister Chen Shu-tzu of the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) on Thursday. Speaking at the Legislature,

Taipei: The Executive Yuan has given the green light to a NT$27 billion (US$870 million) special budget aimed at rebuilding areas impacted by the Matai’an Creek barrier lake disaster in Hualien County. This funding will be directed towards the comprehensive management of Matai’an Creek and the Hualien River, as well

Taipei: More than 80 percent of internet users in Taiwan are actively participating in digital gaming, with mobile games emerging as the most prevalent platform. According to Focus Taiwan, a survey conducted by the Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute (MIC) based on 2024 data revealed that 81.4 percent of netizens