Taipei: The environmental impact assessment for the Keelung LNG terminal project has passed its preliminary review, marking a significant step forward for the initiative. This development was reported as the lead story by United Daily News on Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan, the Keelung LNG terminal project has been under scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The project's preliminary review clearance is an important milestone, indicating that the initial environmental evaluations have met the necessary criteria. This progression is crucial for Taiwan's energy sector, aiming to expand and diversify its energy sources. In other major news, China Times highlighted a phone conversation between Trump and Xi, where Taiwan was a topic of discussion. Liberty Times reported on Pence's commitment to continue advocating for strong U.S.-Taiwan ties, a sentiment echoed by Taipei Times. On the economic front, Economic Daily News and Commercial Times both focused on the potential uptrend in the stock market, with 1 6 stocks anticipated to gain momentum, influenced by Trump's inauguration and the Year of the Snake.