Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a positive start, opening up by 39.50 points at 22,566.51. The early trading session indicated a turnover of NT$5.18 billion (US$177.52 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the initial increase in the index reflects a promising beginning for investors and market participants looking

Taoyuan: An extreme sports enthusiast from Switzerland has etched his name in history by becoming the first documented person to kitesurf across the Taiwan Strait. According to Focus Taiwan, Geza Scholtz, 43, embarked on his journey from Taiwan’s Dongju Island, one of the Matsu Islands, on July 2, and successfully

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

Taipei: The longest-ever live-fire component of Taiwan’s annual military exercises officially kicked off on Wednesday, with a special focus on how Taiwan counters China’s “gray zone” tactics. According to Focus Taiwan, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced that the 10-day, nine-night Han Kuang exercises from Wednesday through July 18

Taipei: Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is leading a business delegation to Paraguay to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and to deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday. According to Focus Taiwan, during the visit, Lin and his delegation

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