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Taiwan Stock Market Sees Significant Opening Surge

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened with a significant rise, climbing 316.71 points to reach 25,509.30. This sharp increase was observed on Thursday, with a turnover of NT$14.91 billion (US$492.08 million).

According to Focus Taiwan…

CWA Issues Heavy Rain and Heat Alerts Across Taiwan

Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heavy rain advisories Monday afternoon for nine municipalities in Taiwan as a convective cloud system strengthened.

According to Focus Taiwan, the advisory was issued at 1:15 p.m. for parts of …

Ko Wen-je Released on Bail Amid Corruption Trial

Taipei: Former Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je was released by the Taipei District Court after posting NT$70 million (US$2.29 million) bail Monday, bringing an end to his year-long incommunicado detention as he faces trial for corruption. Und…