Taipei: Taiwan and the United States have reached an agreement for Taiwanese semiconductor and technology companies to invest at least US$250 billion in the U.S., as part of trade talks that concluded Thursday, according to
Taipei: Taiwan’s machinery, automotive parts, and electrical manufacturers have voiced optimism following the announcement of a new Taiwan-United States trade deal that reduces tariffs on Taiwanese goods.
According to Focus Taiwan, the agreement sti…
Taichung: An agreement reached Thursday between Taiwan and the United States to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods will benefit local non-tech industries by “leveling the playing field” with major trade competitors, President Lai Ching-te said
Washington: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that aims to bolster Taiwan’s defense capabilities by providing US$300 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and up to US$2 billion in loans and loan
Taipei: Shares in Taiwan surged almost 2 percent, setting new closing records, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported unexpectedly strong fourth-quarter results and predicted robust growth for 2026. The Taiex, Taiwan Stock Exchange’…
Taichung: A late-night fire in a densely populated residential area of Taichung left one person dead and 12 homes damaged on Thursday, authorities said Friday.
According to Focus Taiwan, the deceased, a woman in her
Taipei: Taiwan’s opposition-controlled Legislature continued to block the 2026 central government budget on Friday but voted to decouple NT$71.8 billion (US$2.27 billion), 2.4 percent of the total, for a separate, expedited review of public welfare
Taipei: Despite opposition from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Legislature has passed amendments that abolish provisions allowing Public Television Service (PTS) board members to remain in office after their terms expire.
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Taipei: Ten-time Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) All-Star Chen Yung-chi has announced his retirement plans, stating that the 2026 season will be his last with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions. The veteran infielder made this announcement
Taipei: Scholars and business leaders said a new trade agreement between Taipei and Washington is expected to further deepen bilateral economic and business ties, though Taiwan’s opposition has raised concerns about the scale and implications