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Taiwan to Expand HIV Treatment for Foreign Residents in 2026

Taipei: Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is set to broaden the eligibility for publicly funded HIV treatment for foreign nationals starting in 2026.

According to Focus Taiwan, CDC Director-General Lo Yi-chun announced at a press event on D…

Taiwan Shares Open Higher with Strong Start to the Week

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index witnessed a positive opening, climbing 106.77 points to reach 28,662.79 on Monday. The early trading session recorded a turnover of NT$4.67 billion, equivalent to US$148.49 million.

According to Focus Ta…

U.S. Dollar Lower in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.510 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, reflecting a decrease of NT$0.013 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, the movement in the currency exchange rate indicates a slight depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the New Taiwan dollar

Taiwan’s Export Orders Surge Nearly 40% in November, Reaching Record High

Taipei: Taiwan’s export orders surged nearly 40 percent from a year earlier in November, hitting a record monthly high, as artificial intelligence applications continued to boost global demand, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, data compiled by the MOEA showed the country’s export orders

Think Tank Projects 7.25% Growth for Taiwan in 2025, Urges Caution for 2026

Taipei: Taiwan’s economic growth for 2025 was forecast at 7.25 percent on Tuesday by the Taiwan Research Institute (TRI), a sharp upward revision from its June estimate of 2.9 percent, though it also urged caution over economic conditions in 2026. According to Focus Taiwan, the TRI noted that initial concerns