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October 2, 2025

Taiwan Shares Surge by 1.52%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 395.48 points, or 1.52 percent, at 26,378.39 Thursday on turnover of NT$489.68 billion (US$16.09 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market saw a significant uptick, reflecting positive investor sentiment.

Premier Cho Announces NT$20 Billion Plan for Disaster Recovery

Taipei: Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai announced on Thursday the government’s intention to allocate NT$20 billion (US$657.69 million) towards disaster recovery and reconstruction. This funding will be achieved through amendments to the special act addr…

Starlux Airlines to Relaunch Taipei-Manila Route in December

Taipei: Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines announced plans to relaunch Taipei-Manila flights on December 16, offering one daily round-trip service between Taiwan and the Philippine capital. Flight JX785 will depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Ai…

President Lai Mourns Death of Jane Goodall

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Thursday expressed condolences over the death of renowned primatologist and environmental campaigner Jane Goodall, who died at the age of 91. In a Facebook post, Lai described Goodall as a