Taipei: Taiwan’s inflation hit the highest level for 17 months in June largely on a spike in fuel and food prices, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Tuesday. Data compiled by the DGBAS showed the country’s consu…
Taipei: The Financial Supervisory Commission: The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has approved two significant financial transactions: the merger between Bank SinoPac and King’s Town Bank, and E.Sun Financial Holding Co.’s acquisition of Mercur…
Taipei: Visiting U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said Tuesday that her trip to Taiwan is intended to send a clear message that U.S.-Taiwan ties remain strong and will not “be swayed by any one president.”
According to Focus Taiwan, Duckworth stated, “I…
Taipei: Visiting Dutch parliamentarian Jan Paternotte has expressed support for upholding freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait, one of the world’s busiest commercial waterways, and highlighted its importance to the international community.
Acc…
Taipei: Democracies must move beyond a military-centered understanding of deterrence and build “comprehensive resilience” across society to counter China’s growing global influence, American foreign policy expert Bonnie Glaser said Tuesday in Taipei. …
Taiwan: Taiwan-based political commentator Akio Yaita said Tuesday he would not be intimidated after being assaulted by a man from Hong Kong in Taichung the previous day, calling on authorities to investigate whether the assault involved “political su…
