Taipei: Taiwan’s manufacturing activity contracted for a third consecutive month in August as local manufacturers remained cautious over its tariff talks with the United States and a possible levy on semiconductors imposed by Washington, the Chung-Hua…
Taipei: United States Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, arrived in Taiwan on Friday for a visit that will include a meeting with President Lai Ching-te later the same day. “We are delighted to be here as part…
Tainan: Tainan in southern Taiwan and the Philippine province of Aklan have officially established sisterhood ties to promote tourism and cultural exchanges, as well as encourage businesses to explore investment opportunities, the Taiwanese city annou…
Brussels: Taiwan’s new envoy to the European Union and Belgium, Shieh Jhy-wey, has pledged to fully dedicate himself to his new role. “Entrusted with the president’s order, I will, as always, give my utmost,” said Shieh, who had served as Taiwan’s de …
Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued a high heat alert for seven areas in western Taiwan, with temperatures in New Taipei expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius or higher.
According to Focus Taiwan, the alert, issued at 7:23 a.m…
Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 201.58 points at 24,438.03 on Friday, with a turnover of NT$6.75 billion (US$220.96 million).
According to Focus Taiwan, this upward movement in the index reflects a positive opening in the mar…
