January 9, 2026

Search for Missing F-16 Pilot Expands; No Results as of Noon

Taitung: The military has expanded the scope of its search and rescue operation for the missing pilot of an F-16V fighter jet, deploying sea, air, and ground forces around the clock, but has made no further progress as of noon Friday. Army units stati…

Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.24%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 71.59 points, or 0.24 percent, at 30,288.96 Friday on turnover of NT$676.31 billion (US$21.35 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a decrease in points, marking a downturn in trading activity. The over…

Taiwan Reaches Super-Aged Society Status as Population Declines

Taipei: Taiwan has officially become a “super-aged society” under United Nations criteria, with people aged 65 and older now accounting for more than 20 percent of the population, according to statistics released by the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) …

TSMC Reports Record High Sales for 2025, Up Over 31%

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) broke its record for annual sales in 2025, with consolidated sales up 31 percent over the previous record set in 2024. In a statement, the world’s largest contract chipmaker said it posted consolid…