March 9, 2026

Taiwan Shares Open Down Over 1,200 Points

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 1,244.93 points at 32,354.61 Monday on turnover of NT$27.69 billion (US$869 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this significant drop in the index reflects current market trends and investor…

Taiwan Ousted from WBC as South Korea Triumphs Over Australia

Taipei: Taiwan’s hopes at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) were dashed following South Korea’s 7-2 victory over Australia, which secured South Korea’s advancement under the tournament’s tiebreaker rules.

According to Focus Taiwan, the outcome resul…