Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a decline as trading commenced, opening down by 111.52 points at 24,258.5. The initial turnover was recorded at NT$8.15 billion, equivalent to

Pyeongtaek: Two Taiwan nationals arrested in South Korea for illegally filming U.S. military aircraft and facilities have been sentenced to one year and six months in prison, suspended for three

Taipei: Taiwan’s men’s national basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss on Wednesday, ending its FIBA Asia Cup run after Iran staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 78-75 victory in

Taipei: Acclaimed Mandopop singer A-Mei will be performing on Sept. 6 at the Taipei Dome to celebrate the retirement of Taiwanese baseball player Ngayaw Ake’, according to the athlete’s team

Taipei: Twenty-three-year-old Nguy?n Th? Hi?n, from Vietnam, on Thursday won the top prize at the 10th Taiwan Literature Awards for Migrants with her work “The Rooftop Barber Shop,” along with

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed lower on Thursday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) pulled back from a historical high reached in the previous session. This retreat followed losses in

Taipei: Taiwan’s Executive Yuan announced on Thursday its decision to distribute NT$10,000 cash handouts to Taiwanese citizens, reversing its earlier stance against the measure proposed by opposition lawmakers. According to

Taipei: Taipei’s bicycle rental system YouBike is expected to log its 400 millionth ride this week, with the lucky rider set to receive NT$20,000 (US$666.32) in gift vouchers, while the

Taipei: There are currently more than 1,000 tsunami shelters across Taiwan, Deputy Interior Minister Wu Tang-an reminded the public on Thursday, as he addressed the issue of disaster preparation following