Industry

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with Significant Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a notable drop as it opened down by 339.33 points at 42,780.42 on Monday. The initial turnover was recorded at NT$15.99 billion, equivalent to US$495.38 million.

According to Focus Taiwan, t…

Around 70% of Taiwanese Use AI Agents on Weekly Basis: Survey

Taipei: Nearly 70 percent of people in Taiwan use artificial intelligence (AI) agents at least once a week, according to a survey released Monday by Mastercard Taiwan. The “2026 Survey on Consumer AI Usage Habits in Taiwan” identified ChatGPT and Gemi…

U.S. Dollar Surges Past NT$32.4 Due to Fund Outflows

Taipei: The U.S. dollar experienced a significant rise against the Taiwan dollar on Monday, surpassing the NT$32.4 mark, driven by substantial fund outflows, according to dealers.

According to Focus Taiwan, the greenback rose NT$0.146 against the Ta…

Taiwanese Tofu Pudding Brand Sees Unexpected Success in Seoul

Seoul: Mango tofu pudding, a Taiwanese dessert unfamiliar to many South Koreans, has become an unexpected hit in Seoul. A three-month pop-up store operated by Taiwanese brand Mata Tofu Pudding at the Hyundai Seoul department store has generated NT$2.5…