March 4, 2026

KMT Nominates Female Candidates for County Magistrate Elections

Taipei: The Kuomintang (KMT) Central Standing Committee on Wednesday nominated Jian Township head Yu Shu-chen as its election candidate for Hualien County magistrate, lawmaker Chen Yu-jen for Kinmen County magistrate, and lawmaker Chang Chia-chun for …

Taiwan Shares Close Down 4.35%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 1494.77 points, or 4.35 percent, at 32,828.88 Wednesday on turnover of NT$1.033 trillion (US$32.5 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the significant drop in the stock market reflects concerns among investors, impa…

Taiwan Shares Plunge 1,494 Points Amid Middle East Conflict

Taipei: Taiwan’s benchmark index plunged 1,494.77 points Wednesday, marking the third-largest single-day point drop in history, as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered heavy selling across the board.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiex,…