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Taiwan Shares Edge Up 0.21% Amid Steady Trading

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 48.60 points, or 0.21 percent, at 23,412.98 Monday on turnover of NT$312.84 billion (US$10.61 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market in Taiwan experienced a positive session, with indices closing higher …

Typhoon Relief Account Receives NT$42.7 Million in One Week

Taipei: An account established on July 21 to collect private donations for Typhoon Danas disaster relief has amassed over NT$42.7 million (US$1.45 million) by Sunday, as reported by the Taiwan Foundation for Disaster Relief on Monday.

According to …

DPP Secretary-General Resigns After Recall Campaign Setback

Taipei: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang announced his resignation on Monday following the unsuccessful legislative recall campaign supported by his party over the recent weekend.

According to Focus Taiwan, Lin revea…

Two Dead in Nantou Head-On Freeway Crash

Nantou: Two people died after a head-on collision between two cars on National Freeway 3 early Saturday morning in Nantou County. The crash occurred at 1:45 a.m. near the 244.5-kilometer southbound mark. The 61-year-old driver, who was allegedly drivi…

Police Informed After Jaw Shau-kong Shows Stamped Recall Ballot

Taipei: Former Broadcasting Corporation of China Chairman Jaw Shau-kong displayed his stamped ballot to the media while casting his vote at a recall polling station in Taipei’s Daan District on Saturday. Poll workers reported the incident to the Taipe…