May 15, 2026

Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan Rises to 54.3%: Survey

Taipei: Support for same-sex marriage in Taiwan has risen to 54.3 percent, up 12 percentage points from seven years ago, when it became legalized, according to a survey released Friday by a non-profit civic group.

According to Focus Taiwan, Taiwan m…

TSMC to Sell Part of VIS Stake, Maintain Strategic Ties

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced Friday that it plans to sell up to 152 million shares in Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp. (VIS), while maintaining its strategic cooperation with the company. TSMC said the sale…

Chou Tien-chen Secures Spot in Thailand Open Semifinals

Taipei: Taiwan’s top male badminton player Chou Tien-chen advanced to the men’s singles semifinals at the 2026 Thailand Open on Friday after defeating South Korea’s Jeon Hyeok-jin in three games.

According to Focus Taiwan, Chou, who is ranked sixth …