Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.986 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.080 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the increase in the U.S. dollar’s value came amidst ongoing market activities in the region. The trading session observed this upward adjustment from

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan moved sharply lower early Wednesday morning, led down by contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), after heavy tech stock losses in the United States overnight amid worries over an artificial intelligence bubble. As of 9:45 a.m., the Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s weighted index, had

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a significant drop as it opened down 330.65 points at 27,785.91. This notable decline was recorded on Wednesday with a turnover of NT$13.98 billion (US$452 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this sharp decrease reflects investor sentiments and market dynamics that have influenced

Taipei: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Wang Chi-lin and his new doubles partner Chiu Hsiang-chieh clinched the men’s doubles title at the 2025 Hylo Open in Germany on Sunday, marking their biggest success of the year. The duo, ranked 21st in the world, managed to upset the world No. 11 Indonesian

Taipei: An entertainment company, its head, and two other individuals have been indicted on manslaughter charges following the death of a construction worker who fell from a scaffold during stage construction in Taipei last December. The incident occurred on December 25, during preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations organized by

Taipei: Northern Taiwan will experience rainy weather on Monday as a seasonal northeasterly wind system brings increased moisture, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Continuous rainfall is expected on the north coast of Keelung, the Greater Taipei area, and Yilan County due to the combined effects of these winds