March 3, 2026

Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Shakes Southern Taiwan

Taipei: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Tainan in southern Taiwan at 7:52 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

According to Focus Taiwan, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter of the t…

Record Gains Boost Taiwan Labor Pension Fund Payouts

Taipei: A majority of people enrolled in the new Labor Pension Fund received a boost of over NT$20,000 (US$633.18) to their pensions following the distribution of record gains made from the fund’s investment on Tuesday, according to the Bureau of Labo…

Taiex Plummets Over 770 Points Amid Middle East Conflict

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan took a significant hit, diving more than 770 points Tuesday, as a result of a sell-off triggered by the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East. This unrest has led to a surge in international crude oil prices, affecting …