December 1, 2025

U.S. Dollar Closes Higher on Taipei Forex Market

Taipei: The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Taiwan dollar on Monday, closing with an increase of NT$0.023 to reach a final rate of NT$31.431. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a total turnover of US$1.116 billion. The U.S. dollar began the day at NT$31.400, fluctuating within a range

Merck Inaugurates Semiconductor Mega Site in Kaohsiung to Boost AI Applications

Kaohsiung: German tech giant Merck Group has inaugurated its Semiconductor Solutions mega site in Kaohsiung, with the facility poised to meet future demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. At the event, Kai Beckmann, deputy chair of Merck’s executive board, emphasized the site’s role in strengthening Taiwan’s strategic position in the

Mothballed Taiwan Nuclear Power Plant’s Safety Check Could Take Years: Minister

Taipei: Taiwan’s Economics Minister on Monday gave no guarantee that the decommissioned No. 3 Nuclear Power Plant could restart generating electricity as soon as 2028, saying that the required safety inspections by the nation’s nuclear safety regulator could take 18 months to six years. According to Focus Taiwan, Economics Minister

Over 13,000 Packs of Contaminated Tilapia Fillets Sold in Taiwan

Taipei: Over 13,000 packs of frozen tilapia fillets containing a banned veterinary drug have been sold across Taiwan, according to a statement from supermarket chain PX Mart. The revelation came after health authorities discovered traces of enrofloxacin, a prohibited substance for aquatic products, in a batch of the fillets. According