December 2, 2025

Trade Group Highlights Taiwan’s Geothermal Energy Potential

Taipei: An international consultant on Tuesday urged Taiwan to increase investment in geothermal development, arguing that its stable output could complement the island’s fast-growing solar and wind power capacity. Speaking at a media event hosted by the Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei, Vun Pui-lee, Asia-Pacific business development director at engineering

China-Born Spouse Loses Residency After Promoting Armed Unification: NIA

Taipei: A China-born spouse has had her family-based residency in Taiwan revoked for advocating armed unification online, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Tuesday. Qian Li, an Asus employee married to a Taiwanese national, lost her national ID and household registration in August after authorities determined she operated a pro-People’s

Taiwan Legislature Enacts Law to Regulate Personal Health Data Usage

Taipei: Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has enacted a new law regulating the use of National Health Insurance (NHI) data, granting individuals the right to opt out of having their records utilized for nonmedical purposes and imposing substantial fines for unauthorized access. According to Focus Taiwan, the law establishes a framework for

German Envoy to Taiwan Highlights Challenges Posed by Russia, China

Taipei: Germany’s representative to Taiwan, Karsten Tietz, on Tuesday underscored bilateral ties by highlighting the shared values between the two countries and the common challenges posed by “aggressive neighbors.” According to Focus Taiwan, Tietz spoke at a concert marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the German Institute Taipei,

Kitchen Waste Ban as Pig Feed Set for 2027 in Taiwan

Taipei: The lead story in Taiwan’s United Daily News on Tuesday highlights a significant upcoming policy change in the country’s agricultural practices. Taiwan is set to ban the use of kitchen waste as pig feed starting in 2027. This move is part of broader efforts to improve livestock management and

U.S. Dollar Lower in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.429 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.002 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the slight decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar against the New Taiwan dollar reflects ongoing fluctuations in the foreign exchange market.