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Employee Dies After Collapsing at Taipei Horror-Themed Venue

Taipei: A woman employed at a horror-themed entertainment venue in Taipei who fell unconscious and was rushed to hospital has died, the victim’s family said Friday, urging the city government and the operator to review existing regulations and practic…

Australian Hiker Rescued After Week-Long Ordeal in Taiwan Cave

Taitung: An Australian man stranded for seven days in a cave along a cliff in eastern Taiwan’s Coastal Mountain Range was rescued Friday after search crews used drones and followed the sound of his saxophone to locate him. The 50-year-old man, identif…

Taiwan Shares Close Down 1.39%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 579.39 points, or 1.39 percent, at 41,172.36 Friday on turnover of NT$1.31 trillion (US$41.39 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the decline in Taiwan shares reflects a broader market trend. The turnover of NT$1.3…

TSMC to Sell Part of VIS Stake, Maintain Strategic Ties

Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced Friday that it plans to sell up to 152 million shares in Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp. (VIS), while maintaining its strategic cooperation with the company. TSMC said the sale…