Governance

Judicial Yuan Nominee Vows to Tackle Judge Shortage and Overwork

Taipei: Senior prosecutor Tsai Chiu-ming, nominated by President Lai Ching-te to lead Taiwan’s highest judicial body, the Judicial Yuan, stated Wednesday that his top priority, if confirmed, would be to address the shortage of judges and widespread overwork. Speaking at a confirmation hearing at the Legislature, Tsai emphasized that one

No Bumps in Trade Talks with U.S.: Source

Taipei: Amid ongoing uncertainty over the status of trade talks between Taiwan and the United States, a national security source said Wednesday the talks have not stalled and are not facing any bumps. According to Focus Taiwan, the Donald Trump administration listed 14 countries on Monday (U.S. time) that have

Taiwan to Bring Threads Under Its Anti-Fraud Regulatory Framework

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced Thursday that it will officially place Threads, a text-based social media app, under its anti-fraud regulatory framework, with the measures taking effect on Sept. 15. Considering the online platform’s number of users in Taiwan and risk of it being used to publish

Taiwan Plans Televised Forums for Nuclear Plant Restart Referendum

Taipei: Taiwan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) is set to organize five nationally televised forums in August leading up to a referendum concerning the potential restart of the Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant, as announced by CEC Chairperson Lee Chin-yung on Thursday. According to Focus Taiwan, these forums are scheduled for August