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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…

Tokyo International Film Festival to Showcase Six Taiwanese Productions

Tokyo: Six Taiwanese productions are set to be featured at the 2025 Tokyo International Film Festival, highlighting the collaboration between the festival and the Taiwan Cultural Center in Japan. The program, “Taiwan Cinema Renaissance 2025 — Diversity in Taiwanese Society,” will run from October 27 to November 5. According to

Heavy Rains in Northern Taiwan Forecast to Persist Amid Low-Pressure System

Taipei: The heavy downpours that have been affecting northern Taiwan this week are expected to continue throughout Wednesday and into Thursday, as a low-pressure system east of the country is bringing more moisture, according to forecasters. The persistent rain is not anticipated to ease until Saturday, though it will not

U.S. Dollar Closes Higher on Taipei Forex Market

Taipei: The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar on Wednesday, gaining NT$0.040 to close at NT$30.731. According to Focus Taiwan, turnover totaled US$1.147 billion during the trading session. The greenback opened at NT$30.700 and moved between NT$30.690 and NT$30.740 before the close.

Retailers Stress Pork Safety, Stable Supply After Suspected ASF Case

Taipei: Major retailers and hypermarkets in Taiwan on Wednesday moved quickly to reassure consumers about pork safety and supply stability after authorities reported the country’s first suspected case of African swine fever (ASF). Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih announced the case at a press conference earlier in the day, saying that

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