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Taiwan Shares Close Down 0.82%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended down 160.33 points, or 0.82 percent, at 19,478.81 Thursday on turnover of NT$241.12 billion (US$7.41 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market’s decline reflected broader economic concerns impacting investor s…

Taiwan Stock Exchange Opens Higher with Significant Turnover

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened with an increase of 113.45 points, reaching 19,752.59 on Thursday. The opening session witnessed a turnover of NT$7.318 billion, equivalent to approximately US$224.79 million.

According to Focus T…

Five Suspects in Alleged Chinese Smuggling Scam Released on Bail

Taipei: Five individuals detained on suspicion of orchestrating the illegal entry of over 600 Chinese nationals into Taiwan under the guise of dental treatment plans have been released on bail, with amounts ranging from NT$1 million to NT$300,000, as …

Taiwan Railway Corp. Announces New Fare Increases

Taipei: Taiwan Railway Corp. (TRC) on Wednesday published on its website new fares which will go into effect on June 23, with prices on services operated by the state-run railway company set to increase by an average of 26.8 percent.

According to Fo…

Taiwan Shares Surge Amid Easing U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan recorded their second highest daily point gain in history Wednesday, soaring more than 800 points, amid the possible easing of trade tensions between the United States and China, dealers said. The Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Excha…