Holidays Propel Taiwan Airlines to Record October Sales
Taipei: Taiwan’s four major international carriers — China Airlines (CAL), EVA Airways (EVA Air), Starlux Airlines, and Tigerair Taiwan — all reported record sales for October, driven by three holiday
Taiwan Shares Open Up 162.03 Points
Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 162.03 points at 28,031.54 Tuesday on turnover of NT$9.80 billion (US$316 million).
According to Focus Taiwan, the early trading figures
Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Shakes Southern Taiwan
Kaohsiung: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan at 1 p.m. Monday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The epicenter of the temblor was located in
Kinmen Ferry Services to China Suspended Monday Due to Typhoon
Kinmen: Ferry services between Taiwan’s outlying Kinmen County and China were suspended Monday as a precautionary measure ahead of the expected effects of Typhoon Fung-Wong, according to the Kinmen Harbor
Over 150,000 Pesticide-Contaminated Eggs Enter Taiwan Market
Taipei: More than 150,000 eggs potentially contaminated with high residues of the pesticide fipronil-sulfone have entered the market in 10 municipalities throughout Taiwan, the country’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)
Rain Forecast to Intensify as Typhoon Fung-Wong Approaches Taiwan
Taipei: Northern and eastern Taiwan can expect increased rainfall later Monday due to the approach of Typhoon Fung-Wong and the influence of northeasterly winds, according to the Central Weather Administration
Former President Tsai Arrives in Berlin for Freedom Conference
Berlin: Former President Tsai Ing-wen was welcomed with flowers on her arrival Sunday in Berlin, where she is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech on Monday at the Berlin Freedom
Schools, Offices in Guangfu Township Closed; Evacuation Order Issued
Hualien: The Hualien County Government on Monday announced the closure of schools and offices in Guangfu Township, while residents in some parts of the township have been ordered to evacuate
