March 11, 2026

Two Found Dead After Fire Engulfs Tainan Structure

Tainan: Two people have been found dead after a fire broke out in a tin-sheet, single-story structure in Tainan’s Yongkang District and later spread to adjacent houses on Wednesday night, according to local authorities. The Tainan City Government Fire…

Taiwan Falls to Fifth in 2026 Global Economic Freedom Index

Taipei: Taiwan ranked fifth among 184 economies in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, slipping one place from a year earlier despite a slight increase in its overall score, according to the annual report released Tuesday by the Washington-based Herit…

KMT Selects Candidates for Key Local Elections in Taiwan

Taipei: The main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has officially nominated candidates for the upcoming local elections, naming former Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Shu-chuan for New Taipei mayor, lawmaker Wu Tsung-hsien for Yilan County magistrate, and physician…

Taiex Surges Over 4% as Tech Stocks Lead Recovery

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan experienced a significant surge, marking the second-largest daily point gains on Wednesday. The upswing was driven by a decrease in concerns over the Middle East, which invigorated substantial buying in the electronics sector,…