Taiwan congratulates ally SVG's newly-elected leader, parliament members 21:52 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Friday that Taiwan has congratulated Godwin Friday, head of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' New Democratic Party (NDP), and the newly elected members of the allied […]

Taiwan revises 2025 growth forecast to 7.37%, on rising AI demand 21:21 Soaring demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is boosting both exports and investment, prompting the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) on Friday to sharply revise up Taiwan's 2025 economic […]

Taiwan's envoy thanks Japan for recognizing Taiwan-China differences 21:33 Taiwan's top envoy to Japan, Lee Yi-yang (李逸洋), on Friday thanked the Japanese public for "understanding the differences between Taiwanese and Chinese people" following official comments rejecting the term "Taiwan […]

Bill easing Chinese spouses' eligibility to hold office proceeds to committee 21:14 A proposed amendment by the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) that would allow China-born spouses of Taiwanese citizens to run for and hold public office without first renouncing their Chinese citizenship was referred […]

2 migrant workers arrested on suspicion of selling dog meat in Hsinchu 19:52 The Hsinchu County government on Friday announced the arrests of two undocumented Vietnamese migrant workers for allegedly selling suspected dog meat. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202511280016 #news #taiwan

Consumers' Foundation warns of plasticizers in human, pet products 18:59 Taiwan's Consumers' Foundation on Friday warned of plasticizer residue and unclear labeling in everyday products for both humans and pets, following the release of its latest inspection report […]

Taipower to submit restart plan for 2 nuclear power plants in March 2026 16:40 Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) is expected to submit a plan for restarting two of Taiwan's decommissioned nuclear power plants to the Nuclear Safety Commission by March 2026, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said […]

Taiwan shares end up amid Fed rate cut hopes 15:58 Shares in Taiwan closed slightly higher Friday amid hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut key interest rates in December, an analyst said. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202511280012 #news #taiwan

Taiwan heading for warmer, slightly drier winter: CWA 15:28 Taiwan is likely to experience a warmer-than-average and slightly drier winter as a La Niña-like pattern continues to develop in the Pacific, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) predicted Friday […]

President appoints Hsu Szu-chien as vice defense minister 15:09 President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has appointed Hsu Szu-chien (徐斯儉), an advisor to the National Security Council (NSC), as vice defense minister, the Presidential Office announced Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202511280010 […]

CWA announces official launch of localized strong wind advisories 14:39 Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Friday that a localized "Strong Wind Advisory" function on its website will officially go online in December. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202511280008 #news #taiwan

Nvidia in 'unique' position in global AI competition: Jensen Huang 14:40 Nvidia is in a "unique" position in the market despite facing intensifying competition, said the company's CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) during a brief visit to Taiwan on Friday amid a potentially growing challenge from Google […]

Cool weather, sporadic showers forecast for Taiwan 11:18 Cool weather is expected across Taiwan on Friday but temperatures are forecast to rise over the weekend, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202511280005 #news #taiwan

Taiwanese man held in Abu Dhabi released: MOFA 11:34 A Taiwanese traveler who was taken away by police on Sunday when transiting through Abu Dhabi International Airport has been released from custody but is still not allowed to leave the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said […]

TPP-linked Chinese spouse detained over fraud, 'infiltration' suspicions 22:55 The New Taipei District Court has agreed to detain and hold incommunicado China-born Xu Chunying (徐春鶯), who is suspected of defrauding banks and campaigning for candidates in Taiwan elections under paid instructions […]

Gov plans expanded long-term care to meet super-aged society challenges 22:07 Deputy Health Minister Lue Jen-der (呂建德) said Thursday the government's "long-term care 3.0" program aims to further integrate hospitals, community care providers and home-based medical services to build a seamless […]

Taiwan's economy gets hotter in October for second straight month: NDC 21:33 Taiwan's economy showed heightened activity in October and was moving closer to an overheating range, according to the latest economic monitoring indicators issued by the National Development Council (NDC) […]

Prosecutors search homes of ex-TSMC executive in trade secrets case 20:24 Prosecutors searched the residences of former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) executive Lo Wei-jen (羅唯仁) on Wednesday, amid suspicion that Lo leaked the company's trade secrets, the Taiwan High Prosecutors […]

KMT vows to defy Cabinet request, uphold local gov't funding changes 19:40 Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers on Thursday vowed to uphold amendments allocating more tax revenues to local governments, after the Cabinet said it would request a reconsideration. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202511270020 […]

Blackpink member to return to Taiwan in January for South Korean music awards 19:15 The organizers of an annual South Korean music awards on Thursday announced that Blackpink member Jennie will be returning to Taiwan in January to perform at the Taipei Dome […]

Taiwan to raise tax exemption, deduction thresholds for 2026 18:21 Taiwan's individual income tax exemptions and standard tax deductions are to be raised in 2026, in time for the tax season in May 2027, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on Thursday […]

Premier seeks opposition support as Cabinet advances NT$1.25 trillion defense plan 18:04 Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Thursday urged opposition parties to back a bill that would authorize a supplementary NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) in defense spending for Taiwan's military buildup […]

Taiwan Customs announces anti-dumping duties on Chinese beer, steel 17:25 Taiwan's Customs Administration on Thursday announced anti-dumping duties on beer and certain hot-rolled flat steel products from China, after a final probe found the imports had harmed local industries […]

ADAS crashes prompt warning on dangers of hands-free driving 17:31 Drivers who take their hands off the steering wheel risk fines of up to NT$36,000 (US$1,147), the Freeway Bureau warned Thursday, following a spate of recent collisions involving vehicles equipped with assisted-driving systems […]

President Lai extends condolences to victims of deadly Hong Kong fire 17:35 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday expressed condolences on social media to victims of a deadly multi-apartment fire in Hong Kong that has killed at least 55 people since Wednesday afternoon […]

Cosumer confidence rebounds in November 16:32 Taiwan's consumer confidence index (CCI) improved in November, with five of its six sub-indicators rising from October, said National Central University's Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development on Thursday […]

Taiwan to offer e-Gate access to New Zealand passport holders from Nov. 29 15:32 Taiwan will open its Automated Immigration Clearance (e-Gate) system to New Zealand biometric passport holders starting Saturday, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Thursday […]

Ex-KMT lawmaker gets 7.5 years in prison over 2020 corruption case 14:54 Taipei District Court on Thursday sentenced former Kuomintang (KMT) lawmaker Liao Kuo-tung (廖國棟) to seven years and six months in prison for his role in a 2020 corruption case. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202511270010 […]

Taiwan shares close up 0.53% 13:49 Taiwan shares ended up 144.99 points, or 0.53 percent, at 27,554.53 Thursday on turnover of NT$491.6 billion (US$15.69 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202511270009 #news #taiwan

Taiwan Railway to test-lift ban on sky lantern releases on Pingxi train tracks 12:45 Taiwan Railway Corp. (TR) said Wednesday that it plans to lift its ban on the release of sky lanterns on railway tracks in New Taipei's Pingxi District for the next two months, starting this weekend […]

Intel denies ex-TSMC executive leaked trade secrets 13:29 American technology giant Intel Corp. said Wednesday "there is no merit" to the allegations that Lo Wei-jen (羅唯仁), one of its employees and a former executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), had leaked the Taiwanese […]

Taiwan Railway to test-lift ban on sky lanterns releases on Pingxi train tracks 12:45 Taiwan Railway Corp. (TR) said Wednesday that it plans to lift its ban on the release of sky lanterns on railway tracks in New Taipei's Pingxi District for the next two months, starting this weekend […]

Taiwanese, French researchers honored for research on yeast evolution 12:10 Taiwanese genomicist Jason Tsai (蔡怡陞) and French researcher Gianni Liti were awarded the Franco-Taiwanese Scientific Grand Prize in Paris on Wednesday for their groundbreaking work on yeast evolution and genetic […]

U.S. welcomes Taiwan's NT$1.25 trillion defense spending plan 11:05 The United States government said Wednesday that it welcomed Taiwan's plan to allocate US$40 billion for a special defense budget to boost its self-defense capabilities. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202511270005 #news #taiwan

DPP names its candidates for New Taipei, Miaoli County local elections 21:25 Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday officially named Su Chiao-hui (蘇巧慧) as its candidate for the New Taipei mayoral race, and Chen Pin-an (陳品安) as its candidate for the Miaoli County […]

Man killed by bus while crossing the street in Taipei 20:56 An 87-year-old man lost vital signs after being hit by a right-turning bus while crossing the street in Taipei's Shilin District around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital, according to local authorities […]

MOFA in talks with Abu Dhabi police over alleged arrest of Taiwanese man 21:06 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Wednesday said it has established contact with police in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, in the hope of clarifying a case concerning the alleged arrest of a […]

KMT committee member resigns after 'unification' video controversy 20:42 Ho Ying-lu (何鷹鷺), a member of the Kuomintang's (KMT) Central Standing Committee, announced her resignation from the opposition party Wednesday amid controversy over a video she made calling for Taiwan's unification with […]

New Taipei's 300 millionth YouBike user gets 1-year free transit pass 19:23 The New Taipei city government on Wednesday awarded the city's 300 millionth YouBike user a travel pass worth NT$14,400 (US$456) for a full year of free regional public transport […]

Lai unveils plan to budget US$40 billion to bolster Taiwan's defense 19:29 President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Wednesday proposed a NT$1.25 trillion (US$39.85 billion) special defense budget to fund the construction of a multilayered "T-Dome" air defense network and strengthen Taiwan's overall […]

Taiwan to tighten cosmetics controls after detection of banned Sudan dyes 18:36 Taiwan will add Sudan dyes to its routine post-market inspections and tighten controls on cosmetic products after the banned colorants were detected for the first time in items sold domestically, Minister of Health […]

KMT slams Lai's 'astronomical' US$40 billion defense proposal 18:15 Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers criticized President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) "astronomical" US$40 billion defense proposal as lacking detail, and questioned whether it was part of a quid pro quo with U.S. President Donald […]

26 tied to Kaohsiung dental clinic chain indicted for financial crimes 17:35 Kaohsiung prosecutors on Wednesday indicted 26 suspects connected to a chain of dental clinics that made an estimated NT$1.6 billion (US$51 million) by hiring unlicensed dentists, defrauding the national health […]

U.S. lawmakers push for Taiwan membership in Interpol 16:34 United States House of Representatives members have proposed a bill that requires the U.S. secretary of state to develop a strategic approach to secure Taiwan's membership in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) […]

Foxconn to invest US$569 million in Wisconsin operations 16:03 The Hon Hai Technology Group is planning to invest an additional US$569 million in Wisconsin to expand its operations in the U.S. state and deepen its work in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the company said Wednesday […]

Lai's US$40 billion defense proposal 'a step towards peace': U.S. envoy 14:18 The United States' top envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) proposed US$40 billion special defense budget marked "a major step towards maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan […]

Taiwan shares close up 1.85% 13:50 Taiwan shares ended up 497.37 points, or 1.85 percent, at 27,409.54 Wednesday on turnover of NT$508.79 billion (US$16.24 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202511260008 #news #taiwan

Keelung train services disrupted after fugitive crashes car on railway 12:52 A total of 14 train services in northern Taiwan were disrupted on Wednesday after a fugitive drove his car along railway tracks in Keelung City early in the morning and abandoned it on the tracks when its tires burst […]

Citing 'peace through strength,' Lai pushes US$40 billion defense budget 11:06 President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) underscored the importance of pursuing peace through strength in proposing a US$40 billion special defense budget in an op-ed published Tuesday in the Washington Post […]

Senators push bill to boost U.S. role in undersea cable security 10:47 Several United States senators proposed the "Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025" on Monday to spur U.S. government engagement related to the security, installation and maintenance, and repair of undersea fiber-optic cables. […]