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Legislature Approves Stricter Penalties for Traffic Violations

Taipei: The Legislative Yuan on Tuesday passed amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act that raise the penalties for certain traffic violations. The amendments were passed without objection.

According to Focus Taiwan, the

Taiwan Shares Open Down

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 47.84 points at 26,708.28 Wednesday on turnover of NT$8.72 billion (US$279 million).

According to Focus Taiwan, the drop in the index reflects the current market trends

Top Lithuanian Diplomat Looks Forward to Expanding Ties with Taiwan

Washington: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys on Monday lauded his country’s good relations with Taiwan and said he hoped to expand cooperation and build “strategic partnerships” with Taiwan amid increasing threats from authoritarian regimes…

Taiwan Shares End Down 0.30%

Taipei: Taiwan shares closed down 84.56 points, or 0.30 percent, at 27,784.95 Tuesday on turnover of NT$566.32 billion (US$18.27 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market experienced a decline as trading activities culminated at