Taipei: Taiwan on Wednesday reported its first suspected domestic outbreak of African swine fever, becoming the latest country affected by the deadly pig disease that has hit 68 countries and territories since 2022. On Tuesday, tests found that pigs on a farm in Wuqi District in Taichung, central Taiwan, were

Taipei: A temporary bypass bridge leading to Guangfu Township in Hualien County remained structurally intact in the wake of brief flooding from a nearby barrier lake Tuesday night, the Highway Bureau said Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the bypass bridge, built along Provincial Highway No. 9, was left covered in

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a decline as it opened down by 138.3 points, settling at 27,614.11. This movement in the market was accompanied by a turnover of NT$7.66 billion, equivalent to approximately US$249.38 million. According to Focus Taiwan, the drop in the index reflects current market

Taipei: The Government Service Network of the Executive Yuan is facing an alarming frequency of cyberattacks, with over 2.8 million incidents reported daily on average this year, as revealed in a document submitted by the National Security Bureau (NSB) to the Legislative Yuan. According to Focus Taiwan, the NSB’s document,

Taipei: Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) has introduced a new “Quiet Space” policy effective from September 22, mandating passengers to use earphones and make phone calls in the gangways. This regulation, inspired by Japan’s Shinkansen, aims to minimize disturbances within train carriages. The new rules have sparked discussions after a

Manila: Taiwan’s government has donated US$200,000 to the Philippines to support relief and recovery efforts following a magnitude-6.9 earthquake that devastated Cebu Province. The quake, which struck late last month, resulted in the loss of at least 72 lives and left 559 individuals injured. According to Focus Taiwan, the donation