Governance

President and Lawmakers Mourn Victims of New Taipei Car Crash

New Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday offered his condolences to families of the victims of a car crash in New Taipei on Monday that killed three people and injured 12, while lawmakers held a moment of silence for them at the Legislative Yuan. According to Focus Taiwan, in an

U.S. Dollar Down in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.180 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.025 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the drop in the U.S. dollar value marked a decrease from its previous trading session, reflecting fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. This

Nvidia Selects Beitou Shilin Science Park for Taiwan Office Site

Taipei: Nvidia has chosen the Beitou Shilin Science Park as the site for its new office in Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, this decision is part of Nvidia’s ongoing commitment to expand its presence and operations within the region. The selection of Beitou Shilin Science Park is a strategic move

Taiwan Shares Open Higher as Main Index Rises

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced an uptick as it opened up 107.78 points at 21,631.61. The trade on Tuesday saw a turnover of NT$4.49 billion, equivalent to US$148.9 million. According to Focus Taiwan, this positive start reflects market participants’ optimistic sentiment. The increase in the index indicates

UDN Survey Reveals 53% Dissatisfaction with President Lai’s Performance

Taipei: A recent survey conducted by United Daily News reveals that 53% of people in Taiwan are dissatisfied with President Lai’s performance. According to Focus Taiwan, this survey underscores a growing concern among the Taiwanese public about the current administration’s policies and effectiveness. President Lai, who has been in office