May 18, 2026

Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.68%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 280.54 points, or 0.68 percent, at 40,891.82 Monday on turnover of NT$990.47 billion (US$31.04 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the trading day saw a decline as the stock market reacted to various economic indic…

Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies Advocate for Its Inclusion in WHA

Geneva: Senior health officials from three of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies on Sunday called for its inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA), after Taipei failed to receive an invitation to the 79th session of the annual global health meeting. At a …