Taipei: Taiwan’s Customs Administration announced the imposition of anti-dumping duties on beer and certain hot-rolled flat steel products imported from China. This decision comes after a final investigation concluded that these imports have adversely impacted local industries. According to Focus Taiwan, the duties will be applied retroactively from July 3

Taipei: Drivers who take their hands off the steering wheel risk fines of up to NT$36,000 (US$1,147), the Freeway Bureau warned Thursday, following a spate of recent collisions involving vehicles equipped with assisted-driving systems (ADAS). According to Focus Taiwan, the Ministry of Transportation’s Freeway Bureau emphasized that while ADAS features

Taipei: Premier Cho Jung-tai on Thursday urged opposition parties to back a bill that would authorize a supplementary NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) in defense spending for Taiwan’s military buildup, stressing the need to strengthen self-defense amid rising Chinese threats. According to Focus Taiwan, at a news conference in Taipei, Cho

Taipei: Taiwan’s individual income tax exemptions and standard tax deductions are set to increase in 2026, aligning with the tax season in May 2027, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on Thursday. In a proposal approved by the Cabinet, the MOF highlighted the need for adjustments to accommodate changes in

Taipei: The organizers of an annual South Korean music awards on Thursday announced that Blackpink member Jennie will be returning to Taiwan in January to perform at the Taipei Dome. According to Focus Taiwan, the organizers of South Korea’s Golden Disc Awards stated on their social media platforms, including Instagram

Taipei: Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers on Thursday vowed to uphold amendments allocating more tax revenues to local governments, after the Cabinet said it would request a reconsideration. According to Focus Taiwan, the KMT caucus leader Lo Chih-chiang criticized the Cabinet for unveiling its own draft amendments to the Act Governing the