December 16, 2025

Court Hears Arguments Against Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je in Corruption Case

Taipei: The Taipei District Court on Monday began hearing oral arguments in high-profile cases against former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, who is accused of accepting bribes in a property development deal and misappropriating political donations. According to Focus Taiwan, prosecutors stated that Ko knowingly intervened in the Core Pacific City

Premier’s Refusal to Countersign Revenue-Sharing Law Sparks Constitutional Debate in Taiwan

Taipei: Premier Cho Jung-tai’s refusal to countersign amendments to a revenue-sharing law passed by the opposition-controlled Legislature has ignited a significant constitutional debate in Taiwan. This unprecedented move has halted the legislation from being promulgated by the president, raising questions about its legality. According to Focus Taiwan, the legal amendments

Premier Cho Challenges Legislature to Launch No-Confidence Vote

Taipei: Premier Cho has challenged the Legislature to initiate a no-confidence vote, as reported by major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday. The Premier’s bold move comes amid a tense political atmosphere, with other prominent figures also making headlines for their statements on current legislative issues. According to Focus Taiwan, President Lai

U.S. Dollar Higher in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.440 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.060 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the increase in the U.S. dollar’s value indicates a shift in the exchange rate dynamics within the Taipei market. This change may have