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Taiwan Shares Close Up 1.36%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 372.16 points, or 1.36 percent, at 27,647.87 Thursday on turnover of NT$546.56 billion (US$17.83 billion). According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a significant increase in trading activity, resulting in a rise in the index. The turnover for the day was noted at NT$546.56 billion,

Proposed MOFA Budget Hike Seeks to Counter China Threat: Minister Lin

Taipei: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung announced on Thursday a proposed NT$10 billion (US$326.38 million) increase in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MOFA) budget for the upcoming year. This increase is deemed essential to address the escalating threat posed by China’s increasing aggression. According to Focus Taiwan, the MOFA has

South Africa and Taiwan’s Diplomatic Stalemate Over Representative Offices

Taipei: Taiwan’s foreign ministry is still reviewing a new agreement proposed by the South African government last month to regulate the status of reciprocal representative offices, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said Thursday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is in consultation with legal experts on the proposed new agreement, Lin

Proposed MOFA Budget Hike Seeks to Counter China Threat: Minister Lin

Taipei: Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said Thursday that the proposed NT$10 billion (US$326.38 million) increase in his ministry budget for next year is necessary to counter China’s growing aggression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has proposed a budget of NT$41.503 billion for fiscal year 2026, which has been

Taiwan Hospital Launches AI-Powered Dialysis Platform to Improve Patient Care

Taipei: Service General Hospital (TSGH) has introduced Taiwan’s first AI-powered dialysis platform, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of severe kidney disease. The new system is designed to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of the blood filtering process, which is crucial for patients undergoing dialysis. According to Focus Taiwan,