Governance

Google Chrome to Distrust New Chunghwa Telecom Certificates Due to Compliance Failures

Taipei: Google’s Chrome browser will stop automatically trusting new digital certificates issued by Chunghwa Telecom after July 31, 2025, due to “compliance failures.” Chunghwa Telecom clarified that this decision is unrelated to any cybersecurity issues. According to Focus Taiwan, the announcement was made in a May 30 blog post by

Former DPP Lawmaker Questioned in Shipping Company Bribery Probe

Taipei: Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Chen Ou-po was questioned Tuesday over alleged bribery involving a logistics company, according to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. According to Focus Taiwan, Chen, who served in Taiwan’s national legislature from 2012 to 2020, is suspected of accepting improper benefits or bribes from

Taiwan to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund to Enhance Global Economic Presence

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te announced plans for Taiwan to establish a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) during his one-year anniversary speech. The fund aims to manage foreign investments to strengthen Taiwan’s global economic connections. According to Focus Taiwan, the SWF will serve as a national investment platform to leverage the strengths

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