September 14, 2026

Taiwan Shares Open Lower Amidst Market Uncertainty

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a downturn as it opened down 174.11 points at 46,010.74 on Monday. The opening saw a turnover of NT$8.23 billion (US$260.77 million), reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

According to Focu…

Taiwanese Comic Artists Draw Attention at Small Press Expo in U.S.

Taipei: Five Taiwanese comic artists showcased their works at the 2026 Small Press Expo (SPX) over the weekend at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Maryland. The artists — A ee mi, Rio, Ding Pao-yen, Monday Recover, and Cryst…

Supreme Court Upholds Sentence for Severe Child Abuse Case

Taipei: The Supreme Court has upheld a five-year-and-six-month prison sentence for a man convicted of severely physically abusing his live-in girlfriend’s 4-year-old son, leaving the child with permanent brain damage and disabilities. The ruling confi…

First Foreign Skilled Workers Arrive for Taiwan Hospitality Sector

Taipei: The first group of foreign skilled workers recruited for Taiwan’s hospitality sector arrived from Indonesia on Monday, marking the rollout of a government program aimed at easing labor shortages in the hotel industry.

According to Focus Taiw…

8 Indicted Over Forced Labor; 4 Vietnamese Minors Rescued

Taipei: The Changhua District Prosecutors Office recently indicted a Vietnamese-born naturalized Taiwanese woman and seven others for allegedly exploiting workers from Vietnam, including minors, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Monday.

Acc…