Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.089 at 11 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.020 from the previous close. According to Focus Taiwan, this increase in

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) formally responded on Thursday to a petition that called for junior and senior high schools to start two hours later, saying the change would

Taipei: Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun stated in a meeting with the top United States envoy in Taipei that relations between the U.S. and Taiwan are crucial for maintaining

Taipei: The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) announced Thursday that individuals receiving parcels containing pork products from abroad will face fines of up to NT$1 million (US$32,160), even if the violation

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 79.50 points at 27,867.59 on Thursday, with a turnover of NT$11.496 billion (US$370.06 million). According to Focus Taiwan, the opening figures

Taipei: A Cabinet spokesperson on Thursday said negotiators are pursuing a “Taiwan model” in trade talks with the United States, following reports that Washington is seeking an investment pledge of

Taipei: The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday condemned Chinese authorities for issuing a bounty notice for two Taiwanese YouTubers over alleged “inciting secession,” stating that the action was intended

Taipei: More than 80 percent of internet users in Taiwan are actively participating in digital gaming, with mobile games emerging as the most prevalent platform. According to Focus Taiwan, a

Taipei: The Executive Yuan has given the green light to a NT$27 billion (US$870 million) special budget aimed at rebuilding areas impacted by the Matai’an Creek barrier lake disaster in