Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed higher on Wednesday, but turnover remained low as investors stayed cautious ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision due later in the day, dealers said. The Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s benchmark index, end…
Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 35.07 points at 45,546.56 Wednesday on turnover of NT$4.04 billion (US$126.91 million).
According to Focus Taiwan, the rise in the index reflects a positive start to the trading day, with inve…
New york: The English translation of Taiwanese author Ping Lu’s novel “To the East of the East” has been longlisted for the 2026 National Book Award for Translated Literature in the United States. This is the second time a Taiwanese writer has been re…
Taipei: Labor groups on Wednesday called on the government to adopt uniform nationwide penalty standards for employers that violate minimum wage rules, arguing that wide disparities among local authorities weaken enforcement of the law.
According to…
Chiayi: The Chiayi County Agriculture Department made a special pitch on Wednesday to promote locally raised crocodile meat as a unique addition to traditional Mid-Autumn Festival barbecues. This initiative highlights the county’s diverse aquaculture …
Taipei: A northeasterly wind system will continue to affect northern and eastern Taiwan over the next few days, bringing mild temperatures and a chance of rain, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
According to Focus Taiwan, CWA fo…
