With the launches of new smartphones by international brands, the production value of Taiwan’s exports-oriented manufacturing sector rose by more than 3.7 percent from a year earlier in the third quarter of this year, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Data compiled by the MOEA’s statistics department showed

Taiwan shares ended down 8.96 points, or 0.06 percent, at 14,537.35 Wednesday on turnover of NT$282.6 billion (US$9.07 billion).     Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan shares ended up 371.41 points, or 2.62 percent, at 14,546.31 Tuesday on turnover of NT$298.35 billion (US$9.6 billion).     Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan shares ended up 503.80 points, or 3.73 percent, at 14,007.56 Friday on turnover of NT$335.42 billion (US$10.68 billion).   Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwan shares ended down 135.05 points, or 0.99 percent, at 13,503.76 Thursday on turnover of NT$190.85 billion (US$5.99 billion).     Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel

Two days of “conceptual discussions” between Taiwan and the United States under a trade initiative unveiled in June concluded on Wednesday, with both sides agreeing to future talks. Delegations from both Taiwan and the U.S. had fruitful discussions over the past two days in New York in accordance with the

Taiwan shares ended up 291.05 points, or 2.18 percent, at 13,638.81 Wednesday on turnover of NT$237.8 billion (US$7.47 billion).     Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel