April 8, 2026

Starlux to Launch Direct Flights from Taipei to Bali in October

Taipei: Starlux Airlines announced Wednesday that it will launch direct flights between Taipei and the Indonesian island of Bali starting Oct. 1, with tickets now on sale. The Taiwan-based carrier said in a press release that the route will be operate…

Taiex Posts Significant Surge Following U.S.-Iran Truce

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan experienced a substantial surge, climbing over 1,500 points, marking the second-largest single-day point gain in the nation’s history. This increase followed an agreement by U.S. President Donald Trump to a two-week truce with…

Taiwan Shares Close Sharply Up 4.61%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 1,531.56 points, or 4.61 percent, at 34,761.38 Wednesday on turnover of NT$856.26 billion (US$26.73 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the significant rise in the Taiwan stock market reflects a strong day of trading…