October 7, 2026

Fire Claims Lives of Two in Taichung Residential Blaze

Taichung:A Taiwanese woman and a Thai man lost their lives in a fire at a residential building in the Waipu District of Taichung early Wednesday morning, as reported by the city’s Fire Bureau.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Fire Bureau received a re…

Taiwan Railway Issues Apology After Train Misses Station

Yilan:A northbound Puyuma Express train operated by Taiwan Railway Corp. (TR) failed to stop at Jiaoxi Station on Wednesday, prompting the train to reverse back to the station to allow passengers to board and disembark.

According to Focus Taiwan, th…

Labor Groups Advocate for Easier Union Formation in Taiwan

Taipei:Labor advocates have called for reforms to simplify the process of organizing unions in Taiwan, emphasizing the need for stronger collective bargaining to address the issue of low pay among young workers, which persists despite annual minimum w…

U.S. Dollar Gains Against Taiwan Dollar on Taipei Forex Market

Taipei:The U.S. dollar appreciated against the Taiwan dollar on Wednesday, closing at NT$31.795, an increase of NT$0.014.

According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a turnover of US$1.374 billion. The U.S. dollar began the day at NT$31.800 a…