Taichung: An agreement reached Thursday between Taiwan and the United States to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods will benefit local non-tech industries by “leveling the playing field” with major trade competitors, President Lai Ching-te said Friday. “…
Washington: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to bolster Taiwan’s defense capabilities by providing US$300 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and up to US$2 billion in loans and loan guarantees. This move is intend…
Taipei: Shares in Taiwan surged almost 2 percent, setting new closing records, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported unexpectedly strong fourth-quarter results and predicted robust growth for 2026. The Taiex, Taiwan Stock Exchange’…
Taichung: A late-night fire in a densely populated residential area of Taichung left one person dead and 12 homes damaged on Thursday, authorities said Friday.
According to Focus Taiwan, the deceased, a woman in her 50s surnamed Yang, was found in a…
Taipei: Taiwan’s opposition-controlled Legislature continued to block the 2026 central government budget on Friday but voted to decouple NT$71.8 billion (US$2.27 billion), 2.4 percent of the total, for a separate, expedited review of public welfare an…
Taipei: Despite opposition from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Legislature has passed amendments that abolish provisions allowing Public Television Service (PTS) board members to remain in office after their terms expire.
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