December 18, 2025

Taipei to Impose Traffic Controls for New Year’s Eve Countdown Party

Taipei: Traffic controls will be imposed starting Dec. 24 on Shifu Road in front of Taipei City Hall ahead of the city’s annual New Year’s Eve countdown party, the capital’s Department of Transportation said Thursday. Chu Chen-tso, head of the department’s Transportation Management Division, stated that five eastbound lanes on

Taiwan Shares Open Lower as Market Begins Trading

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 77.72 points at 27,447.45 Thursday on turnover of NT$9 billion (US$285.26 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a decline as trading commenced for the day. The turnover reflects the initial trading activity and investor sentiment at the start of

U.S. Dollar Higher in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.565 at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, marking an increase of NT$0.039 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the exchange rate movement reflects the ongoing fluctuations in the currency market. Analysts are monitoring the situation to assess any

U.S. Announces US$11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan

Taipei: The United States government on Wednesday announced the potential sale of eight arms packages to Taiwan, including HIMARS rocket systems, anti-tank missiles, and drones, at an estimated total cost of US$11.1 billion. It was the second announcement of arms sales to Taiwan by the administration of U.S. President Donald