Day: April 14, 2025

Taipei: The U.S. dollar experienced a significant drop against the Taiwan dollar on Monday, falling by NT$0.195 to close at NT$32.510 in Taipei’s foreign exchange market.

According to Focus Taiwan, the trading session saw a turnover totaling US$2.95…

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed slightly lower Monday with initial gains eroded as lingering concerns over the Trump administration’s tariffs on semiconductors continued to hurt market sentiment, dealers said. The Taiex, the weighted index on the Taiw…

Taipei: Average year-end bonuses in the local industrial and services sectors rose to 1.72 months of salaries in 2025, with the financial and insurance sector remaining the most generous employer in terms of bonuses, the Directorate General of Budget,…

Taipei: Daytime temperatures in Taiwan are expected to rise as high as 30 degrees Celsius on Monday, though nighttime lows will remain relatively chilly, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Afternoon highs are forecast to reach arou…

Taipei: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday highlight impending economic shifts and political tensions.

According to Focus Taiwan, the United Daily News reports that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce has announced that tariffs on semico…

Taichung: The annual Dajia Mazu pilgrimage concluded early Monday morning, as the statues of the sea goddess were returned to Dajia Township’s Jenn Lann Temple around 1 a.m. This marked a delay of over two hours from the scheduled time due to the larg…

Taipei: Social media influencer Vik White joined fellow American dancers Fik-Shun Stegall and Lauren Gibson earlier this month to film a series of dance videos across Taiwan, which have since gone viral.

According to Focus Taiwan, White, who has nea…