September 17, 2026

Kaohsiung Man Arrested in Stabbing of Bedridden Grandmother

Kaohsiung: A 19-year-old Kaohsiung man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Wednesday after stabbing his bedridden grandmother, apparently after becoming overwhelmed by the demands of caring for her, authorities said. Police in Kaohsiung’s Fe…

Health Tokens Redeemable From December: Health Ministry

Taipei: Health tokens earned under a new government program will be redeemable for health-related goods and services from December, with adults aged 18 and over able to begin earning them Oct. 1, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) said Thursday…

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.96% Amid Strong Turnover

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 439.10 points, or 0.96 percent, at 46,288.0 Thursday on turnover of NT$819.41 billion (US$25.73 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a significant increase, with a robust turnover highlighting investor a…