April 22, 2026

Google Secures Approval for NT$27 Billion Investment in Taiwan

Taipei: The Ministry of Economic Affairs has approved two applications from U.S.-based tech giant Google to invest an additional NT$27 billion (US$857 million) in Taiwan to expand its data processing and semiconductor-related businesses.

According …

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.73% as Market Sees Gains

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 273.36 points, or 0.73 percent, at 37,878.47 Wednesday on turnover of NT$946.03 billion (US$29.77 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market in Taiwan experienced an uplift as it closed higher on Wednesday. …

Taiwan Shares Hit New High Amid Middle East Tensions

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed at a fresh high on Wednesday, despite uncertainties arising from military conflicts in the Middle East, as strong buying in the electronics sector continued in response to robust global demand, dealers said. The Taiex, …

NT$1.35 Billion February Super Lotto Jackpot Remains Unclaimed

Hsinchu city: The two winning tickets for a Super Lotto jackpot, worth NT$1.35 billion (US$42.86 million) drawn in February, have not been redeemed, Taiwan Lottery Co. said Wednesday, urging the winners to claim their prizes by May 12.

According to …

Taiwan Now Sourcing 60% of Crude Oil from U.S.: Minister

Taipei: Taiwan has significantly increased its reliance on the United States for crude oil imports, which now account for about 60 percent of total supply, Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin said Wednesday. The shift marks a sharp rise from prev…