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Taiwan Secures 12 Gold Medals at Nuremberg Invention Exhibition

Nuremberg: A team of Taiwan inventors announced Wednesday their impressive achievement at the recent Inventors’ and Innovation Exhibition (iENA) in Nuremberg, where they secured a total of 12 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals, in addition to a special award. According to Focus Taiwan, the participating group comprised inventors

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong Forms Southeast of Taiwan: CWA

Taipei: A tropical depression southeast of Taiwan has developed into Tropical Storm Fung-Wong, but its path and potential impact remain uncertain, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Thursday. The storm could start affecting Taiwan by next Tuesday, bringing rain, but the severity will depend on its path, the CWA said.

U.S. Dollar Higher in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.958 at 10 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, registering an increase of NT$0.004 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the slight rise in the value of the U.S. dollar against the New Taiwan dollar reflects ongoing trends in the

Taiwan Shares Open Higher with Significant Gain

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index saw a positive start as it opened up 189.38 points at 27,906.44 on Thursday. The turnover was reported at NT$8.85 billion (US$286.04 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this opening indicates a promising trend for investors, reflecting a stable financial movement within the market.

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry Launches AI Office to Explore Military Applications

Taipei: Taiwan’s defense ministry has taken a significant step by establishing an artificial intelligence (AI) office aimed at exploring the potential military applications of this emerging technology, a senior military official announced on Thursday. Lt. Gen. Huang Wen-chi, the director of the Ministry of National Defense’s (MND) Department of Strategic

Taiwan to Receive First Two SkyGuardian Drones from U.S. in 2026

Taipei: Taiwan’s military anticipates the arrival of the first two of four MQ-9B “SkyGuardian” drones from the United States in the third quarter of the upcoming year, as outlined in the schedule. This update was provided by Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Ching-jan during a session of the Legislative