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 first National Archives, located in Linkou, New Taipei, has drawn more than 100,000 visitors since its soft opening on September 2. The archives feature exhibits on the nation’s high-tech development and documents by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) founder Morris Chang, according to the National Archives Administration (NAA).

Beijing: China’s rapid expansion and diversification of its nuclear arsenal have sparked concerns among defense experts about the possibility of “nuclear blackmail” or even nuclear warfare should Western nations intervene in a conflict over Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, at a recent military parade in Tiananmen Square, China showcased three