August 7, 2026

VP Hsiao Inspects Kaohsiung Urban Resilience Drill

Taipei: Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim inspected an urban resilience drill in Kaohsiung Friday, saying the exercise was designed to test Taiwan’s ability to maintain essential operations and coordinate resources during high-pressure situations.

Accor…

Minister Seeks Posthumous Citation for Publisher Charles Kao

Taipei: Minister of Culture Li Yuan announced intentions to recommend a posthumous citation for Charles Kao, a pioneer in Taiwan’s publishing industry, following his passing at the age of 90. The minister highlighted Kao’s significant contributions to…

Taiwan Shares Open Higher, Reflecting Positive Market Sentiment

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 53.49 points at 44,450.19 Friday on turnover of NT$10.51 billion (US$326.13 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, the positive opening suggests an optimistic outlook among investors, possibly d…