September 8, 2026

Taiwan’s Inflation Rate Surpasses 2% for Four Consecutive Months

Taipei: Taiwan’s consumer price index (CPI) climbed over 2 percent year-on-year for the fourth straight month in August, surpassing a threshold established by the central bank, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) repor…

Semiconductor Firms Boost Hiring Amid Rising AI Demand

Taipei: The semiconductor industry posted an average of 47,000 job openings per month in 2026, an increase of more than 20 percent from a year earlier, according to online job platform 104 Job Bank. The share of listings open to applicants from all ma…

Mostly Cloudy to Sunny Skies Forecast Across Taiwan Tuesday

Taipei: Most of Taiwan can expect cloudy to sunny skies on Tuesday, but strengthening seasonal winds will likely bring rainfall to northern and eastern Taiwan on Wednesday and Thursday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) has forecast.

According…

Taiwanese Literature Gains Global Spotlight at London Forum

London: Taiwan Culture Minister Li Yuan underscored the rising global recognition of Taiwanese literature during a forum held in London, where the International Booker Prize-winning “Taiwan Travelogue” was celebrated.

According to Focus Taiwan, Min…

Man Arrested in Taichung for Alleged Hit-and-Run Killing of Nurse

Taichung: A man was arrested in Taichung early Tuesday after allegedly hitting a nurse with his car, making a U-turn, and striking her again, before fleeing the scene, local authorities said. The nurse later died.

According to Focus Taiwan, the man,…

U.S. Frozen Beef Tongues Blocked at Border Over Parasite Detection

Taipei: Two shipments of frozen beef tongues imported from the United States were rejected at the border after testing positive for parasites, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Tuesday. The affected shipments, imported by Shun Sen Co…