Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.714 at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.023 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the trading activity reflects the changes in the foreign exchange market in Taipei, with the U.S. dollar showing an increase against the New

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: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday that it has earmarked a budget of NT$156 million (US$5.07 million) to purchase a property for its representative office in Boston. According to Focus Taiwan, the current Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston operates from a rented facility at 99

Montreal: The United States and 10 of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan’s efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, the 10 allies, along with the U.S., advocated for Taiwan’s inclusion in