August 20, 2026

Clamping Down: China Tightens Exit Rules

Beijing: In a document published on July 31, China’s State Council announced new regulations regarding exit rules to preserve national sovereignty and interests. Border control officials can now require travelers to provide additional information and …

Taiwan Shares Climb as Market Closes Up 0.48%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 214.39 points, or 0.48 percent, at 44,933.74 Thursday on turnover of NT$792.96 billion (US$24.93 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market’s performance marked a positive shift as investors showed increased conf…

Taiwan’s Export Orders Reach Record High in July Amid AI Demand

Taipei: Taiwan’s export orders surged 61.9 percent from a year earlier to a monthly record of US$97.94 billion in July, driven by continuing robust global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related products, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA…