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Meta Warns of Scams Ahead of Taiwan’s NT10,000 Cash Handout

Meta: Meta on Thursday released a Facebook reel warning users about phishing scams disguised as official announcements related to Taiwan’s upcoming NT$10,000 (US$323) cash handout program.

According to Focus Taiwan, the video was created in collabo…

Red Alert Lifted for Matai’an Creek Barrier Lake After One Month

Hualien: The Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) on Wednesday announced that the red alert for the Matai’an Creek barrier lake in Hualien County, which formed in July, has been lifted, with alert and monitoring returned to normal. CEOC chief coordinator Chi Lien-cheng told a press conference that with the water

Tennessee Governor Signs MOU, Announces Plans for Taiwan Office: MOFA

Taipei: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed an economic cooperation agreement with Taiwan and announced plans to establish a state representative office in the country. The announcement was made during the governor’s recent visit, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). According to Focus Taiwan, during Governor Lee’s brief

U.S. to Unveil New Guidelines for Streamlined Defense Tech Transfers

Taipei: The U.S. government is poised to introduce new guidelines to hasten the transfer of defense technology to its global partners, including Taiwan, as announced by the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council. Rupert Hammond-Chambers shared this development at the U.S.-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference held in Ellicott City, Maryland. According

Taiwan Implements Emergency Measures Amid Suspected African Swine Fever Outbreak

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) on Wednesday announced a series of emergency measures to control a suspected domestic outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). Under the new measures, the transport and slaughter of pigs will be banned nationwide for five days, starting Wednesday, and the use of kitchen waste

Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.37%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 103.5 points, or 0.37 percent, at 27,648.91 Wednesday on turnover of NT$448.06 billion (US$14.57 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a decrease as trading activities concluded for the day. The turnover amounted to NT$448.06 billion, equivalent to approximately US$14.57 billion, indicating a significant