Governance

Taiwan Shares Open Down

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 47.84 points at 26,708.28 Wednesday on turnover of NT$8.72 billion (US$279 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the drop in the index reflects the current market trends and trading activities observed at the start of the day. The opening figures suggest a

Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Rattles Nantou County in Central Taiwan

Nantou: A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Nantou County in central Taiwan at 4:26 a.m. Wednesday, as reported by the Central Weather Administration (CWA). According to Focus Taiwan, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in Gouxing Township, 31.2 kilometers northeast of Nantou County Hall, at a depth of 23.7 km. CWA data

U.S. Dollar Lower in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.029 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.016 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this marks a slight decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar against the New Taiwan dollar, continuing a trend observed in recent

Taiwan Shares Open Up As Main Index Rises

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index demonstrated a positive start to the week, opening up 154.06 points at 27,805.47 on Monday. This movement occurred alongside a turnover of NT$7.43 billion, equivalent to approximately US$240 million. According to Focus Taiwan, the upward trend in the main index reflects the current

Russian Ambassador Offers Condolences, Discusses Cultural Cooperation with Al-Ayesir

Khartoum: Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism, Khalid Al-Ayesir, met in his office with the Russian Ambassador to Sudan, Andrey Chernovol. The Russian ambassador extended his heartfelt condolences to the Sudanese people over the loss of lives caused by the crimes committed by the militia against civilians in Bara and