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Rain Forecast to Intensify as Typhoon Fung-Wong Approaches Taiwan

Taipei: Northern and eastern Taiwan can expect increased rainfall later Monday due to the approach of Typhoon Fung-Wong and the influence of northeasterly winds, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). A sea warning for Typhoon Fung-Wong could be issued later Monday at the earliest, the CWA said. According to

Former President Tsai Arrives in Berlin for Freedom Conference

Berlin: Former President Tsai Ing-wen was welcomed with flowers on her arrival Sunday in Berlin, where she is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech on Monday at the Berlin Freedom Conference. According to Focus Taiwan, upon arrival at her hotel around 1:30 p.m., Tsai was presented with flowers by the

Schools, Offices in Guangfu Township Closed; Evacuation Order Issued

Hualien: The Hualien County Government on Monday announced the closure of schools and offices in Guangfu Township, while residents in some parts of the township have been ordered to evacuate due to the risk of flooding and landslides, as Typhoon Fung-Wong approaches Taiwan. According to Focus Taiwan, the landslide alert

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