September 18, 2026

Early Buyers Snap Up iPhone 18 Pro Models

Taipei: Apple’s latest smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, hit stores Friday, drawing devoted fans of the brand eager to be among the first to get their hands on the new models. At Apple’s flagship Xinyi A13 store, customers lined up outside t…

Taiwan Shares Close Up 1.93% as Market Gains Momentum

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 892 points, or 1.93 percent, at 47,180.75 Friday on turnover of NT$1.08 trillion (US$33.74 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the local stock market witnessed a notable increase as it closed on a positive note. The …

Taiwan Freezes Electricity Rates to Support Economy

Taipei: Electricity rates in Taiwan will remain unchanged from October, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced Friday following a review, citing the need to stabilize prices and support industrial development. The ministry decided to keep t…

Xi Most Dangerous to Taiwan When Challenged at Home: Scholar

Taipei: Chinese President Xi Jinping may pose the greatest risk to Taiwan when facing political challenges at home while still retaining the power to act, rather than when his grip on China’s leadership is most secure, a Taiwanese scholar said Friday….