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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Eastern Taiwan Coast

Hualien: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The epicenter was located in the sea about 11.7 kilometers east of Hualien County…

Former Examination Minister Lin Chia-cheng Dies at 73

Taipei: Lin Chia-cheng, who served as Taiwan’s examination minister between 2004 and 2008, has died aged 73, Soochow University’s Department of Sociology said in a statement announcing its former professor’s passing.

According to Focus Taiwan, no ca…

Taiwan Achieves Second-Best Medal Haul at 2025 World Games

Chengdu: Taiwanese athletes concluded the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, with their second-best medal haul in the event’s history, securing five golds, six silvers, and four bronzes. This marks a significant achievement for the Taiwanese team, su…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with 61.93-Point Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market r…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with 61.93-Point Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market r…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with 61.93-Point Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 61.93 points at 24,272.55 Monday, with a turnover of NT$8.07 billion (US$268.81 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, this early decline in the index reflects investor sentiment and market r…