November 17, 2025

Mercury Forecast to Drop to 15°C This Week in Taiwan

Taipei: Temperatures in some parts of Taiwan are expected to fall sharply to lows of 15 degrees Celsius later this week, as seasonal northeasterly winds strengthen, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Monday. It will be the strongest cold wave to affect northern Taiwan this autumn, while Chiayi County in

Taiwan Esports Player Triumphs at Teamfight Tactics World Championship

Alicante: A Taiwanese esports player clinched the world championship title in the three-day auto-battler game Teamfight Tactics (TFT) on Sunday, taking home the US$150,000 grand prize. Known by the pseudonym WithoutYou, the Taiwanese player was crowned the TFT world champion at the K.O. Coliseum Tactician’s Crown, an in-person competition held

18 Groups Triumph at Inaugural Presidential Cup Street Dance Competition

Taipei: Eighteen groups from across Taiwan emerged victorious in their respective categories at the first Presidential Cup Street Dance competition finals held on Sunday at the Presidential Office Plaza. The event, organized by the Ministry of Sports, showcased talents in all-style line, all-style battle, and breaking events, with divisions for

Tuvalu PM Teo Visits Taiwan for High-Level Talks with President Lai

Taipei: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo arrived in Taiwan on Monday to meet with President Lai Ching-te for discussions on matters of mutual interest, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). According to Focus Taiwan, Teo and his 11-member delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport by

Taiwan Shares Inch Up by 0.18%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 49.81 points, or 0.18 percent, at 27,447.31 Monday on turnover of NT$523.41 billion (US$16.8 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the day’s trading saw a modest increase in the Taiwan stock market, reflecting a steady performance. The total turnover reached NT$523.41 billion, which is approximately US$16.8

Taipei Ranked World’s 25th Richest City by Business Magazine

Taipei: Taipei has been ranked the world’s 25th richest city in 2025, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$867.83 billion, according to CEOWORLD, an online business magazine. Taipei was the only Taiwanese city to make it into the top 100 in the survey, which ranked 300 metropolises worldwide. According