September 15, 2026

Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.77%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 351.03 points, or 0.77 percent, at 45,511.49 Tuesday on turnover of NT$603.45 billion (US$18.99 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a decline as investors reacted to various market conditions….

Taiwan Shares Close Lower as Tech Stocks Fall on AI Concerns

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed lower Tuesday, led by the electronics sector amid worries over AI development after the heads of three U.S. AI giants-Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI-warned of risks and called for a slowdown in development, dealers said. Af…

U.S. Supports Taiwan VP’s Italy Visit; EU Maintains Silence

Taipei: The United States has expressed support for Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim’s recent visit to Italy, highlighting the benefits such interactions bring to host countries. A U.S. government spokesperson commented on the trip, emphasizing t…

President Lai Sends Birthday Greetings to Pope Leo XIV

Vatican city: President Lai Ching-te has sent greetings from the Taiwan government and people to Pope Leo XIV on his 71st birthday, which was on Sept. 14, according to Taiwan’s embassy in the Holy See.

According to Focus Taiwan, in the message, Lai…