February 26, 2026

U.S. Dollar Closes Lower On Taipei Forex Market

Taipei: The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Thursday, shedding NT$0.089 to close at NT$31.251. Turnover in the Taipei forex market amounted to US$1.888 billion during the trading session.

According to Focus Taiwan, the greenback opened a…

Cooler Weather, Rain Forecast for 228 Holiday Weekend in Taiwan

Taipei: Cooler temperatures and scattered rain showers are forecast for northern and central Taiwan over the 228 Peace Memorial Day weekend, starting on Friday. This prediction comes from independent meteorologist Wu Der-rong.

According to Focus Taiw…

Biggest-Ever Phishing Syndicate Bust Leads to 24 Indicted: Police

Taipei: With the final indictments issued in December, the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Thursday identified a 2024 phishing syndicate as the largest ever dismantled in Taiwan both in terms of financial losses and the number of suspects. A CI…

Taiwan Gender Pay Gap Indicates 59 Extra Workdays for Women

Taipei: Women in Taiwan must work an average of 59 additional days in 2025 to earn the same annual salary as men, reflecting a slight increase from 2024, according to data released Thursday by the Ministry of Labor. Taiwan’s gender pay gap last year s…