Industry

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.81% as Market Gains Traction

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 221.74 points, or 0.81 percent, at 27,564.27 Tuesday on turnover of NT$469.67 billion (US$14.94 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a positive movement with a significant increase in share value. The turnover for the day reached NT$469.67 billion, reflecting a strong trading activity

U.S. Dollar Lower in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.429 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.002 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the slight decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar against the New Taiwan dollar reflects ongoing fluctuations in the foreign exchange market.

DPP Lawmakers Propose National Holiday on Election Eve in Taiwan

Taipei: Legislators of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have introduced a bill to designate election eve in Taiwan as a national holiday. This initiative was unveiled on Friday, precisely one year before Taiwan’s 2026 local government elections. According to Focus Taiwan, DPP lawmaker Chung Chia-pin, one of the sponsors

Scattered Showers and Temperature Fluctuations Expected in Taiwan on Monday

Taipei: Parts of Taiwan will see sporadic showers and sharp drops in nighttime temperatures on Monday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Localized showers are forecast for areas north of Taoyuan, as well as in Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, and mountainous regions of central and southern Taiwan. Areas south of

U.S. Dollar Higher in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.420 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, marking an increase of NT$0.012 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this upward movement in the U.S. dollar’s value comes amidst ongoing market fluctuations. The trading session saw the currency gaining