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Finland eyes closer economic ties with Taiwan: Visiting lawmaker

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Finnish lawmaker Mikko Karna, who is on a five-day visit to Taiwan, told President Tsai Ing-wen (???) on Tuesday that his country hoped to strengthen economic relations with Taiwan."Finland is keen on expanding our trade and economic relations with Tai...

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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan reports 27,594 new COVID-19 cases, 74 deaths

Web Desk — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:24:49 +0000

Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 27,594 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, all but 47 domestically transmitted, and 74 deaths from the disease. The deceased ranged in age from their 40s to their 90s, and all but four had underlying health issues, while 29 were unvaccinated against COVID-19, the CECC said. Meanwhile, ... Read more

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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan reports 45,850 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths

Web Desk — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:58:38 +0000

Taiwan reported 45,850 new COVID-19 infections and 28 deaths from the disease Tuesday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). The 28 fatalities, which brought the total in Taiwan since the pandemic began to 10,912, ranged in age from their 50s to their 90s, with all but one having underlying health issues such as ... Read more

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Taiwan shares end sharply higher as TSMC steams ahead

Web Desk — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:21:00 +0000

Shares in Taiwan moved higher by more than 200 points Monday as market sentiment improved on the back of gains in the United States markets last Thursday and Friday, when the local equity market was closed for the long Mid-Autumn Festival weekend, dealers said. The local main board was led by large cap tech stocks, ... Read more

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China’s military exercises aimed at blockading Taiwan: defense ministry

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday blasted China's plan to hold a series of live-fire military drills in six maritime areas near Taiwan from Aug. 4 to 7, saying it is an attempt to blockade the country.The planned military exercises ar...

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Taiwan’s population falls year-on-year in June

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Taiwan's population continued to decline in June, with the number of people falling by 1.2 percent year-on-year last month, according to the latest household registration statistics released by the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) on Friday.The total pop...

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Taiwan shares close up 1.60%

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Taiwan shares closed up 244.69 points, or 1.60 percent, at 15,548.01 Monday on turnover of NT$239.21 billion (US$8.08 billion).Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel

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Super moon to light up sky Tuesday night: museum

admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The first super full moon of the year is expected to take place on Tuesday night, according to the Taipei Astronomical Museum.The moon, which will rise at 6:44 p.m., will become 12 percent bigger and 12 percent brighter than a regular full moon when it...

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Import ban on certain live animals to take effect in June

admin — Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

An import ban on over 8,000 species of live animals, including raccoons, will take effect beginning next month, the Forestry Bureau said Friday.Starting on June 1, animals such as raccoons, the crested myna, and black-collared starlings will be banned ...

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Taiwan shares end lower but TSMC stays resilient

admin — Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Shares in Taiwan closed lower Wednesday, as market sentiment remained cautious about the United States Federal Reserve's rate hike cycle, which has prompted many foreign investors to move their funds out of the Asian region, dealers said.While selling ...

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