Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 237.93 points at 27,301.61 Thursday on turnover of NT$14.03 billion (US$459.81 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this increase in the index reflects a positive market sentiment as trading commenced for the day. The initial turnover indicates active participation from investors, contributing

Taipei: An assortment of military aircraft flew over the Presidential Office building in downtown Taipei early Thursday as part of a rehearsal organized by Taiwan’s military ahead of the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) flyby performance on Oct. 10. According to Focus Taiwan, Thursday’s rehearsal, held from

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index saw a notable increase as it opened, rising by 409.4 points to reach 26,392.31. This surge occurred on a turnover of NT$11.38 billion (US$373.88 million). According to Focus Taiwan, this opening marks a positive start to the trading day, suggesting increased activity and

Vatican city: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday extended prayers for the victims of Typhoon Ragasa, which recently wreaked havoc in Taiwan and other parts of Asia, leading to significant casualties. According to Focus Taiwan, the Pope’s prayers were offered during the Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists, held in St

Taipei: The removal of the Gongguan roundabout to make way for a controlled intersection was completed Monday morning at 6 a.m. Huang Hui-ju, deputy head of the city’s Traffic Engineering Office, announced the completion of the project that aims to improve traffic flow and safety in the area. According to

Tokyo: Tae Hitoto, a descendant of the influential Yen family from Japanese colonial Taiwan, has embarked on a literary journey to reconnect with her Taiwanese roots. Born in Taipei in 1970 to a Taiwanese father and Japanese mother, Hitoto moved to Ja…