Taiwan – Page 143 – Prologue Journal

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, shedding NT$0.070 to close at NT$32.031. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202410300016

Canadian dental assistant indicted for smuggling 32 kg of marijuana

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) A Canadian dental assistant was recently indicted by prosecutors after she was caught in August trying to smuggle 32 kilograms of marijuana into Taiwan, the Aviation Police Bureau said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300015

8-year-old hit by unlicensed Changhua driver dies after 8 months in coma

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) An 8-year-old girl who was one of three siblings struck by an unlicensed driver while crossing a Changhua County intersection in February has died after spending over eight months in a coma. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300014

Veteran actor Shih Ying dies at 82

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Veteran Taiwanese actor Shih Ying (石英) has died at the age of 82, his family announced Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202410300013

Veteran anchor Anne Hu to assume CNA presidency in November

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) The Central News Agency (CNA) board of directors decided on Wednesday, following a meeting, to appoint veteran TV anchor Anne Wan-Ling Hu (胡婉玲) as its new president, effective Nov. 1, 2024. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202410300012

Taiwan shares close down 0.46%

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 106.16 points, or 0.46 percent, at 22,820.43 Wednesday on turnover of NT$327.85 billion (US$10.24 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202410300011

Ferries suspended, parks and riverside areas closed as typhoon nears

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Officials in Taiwan on Wednesday announced the suspension of ferry services, national park closures and the closing of Taipei-area riversides ahead of the approaching Typhoon Kong-rey. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300010

Taiwanese doctor reflects on work and death in war-ravaged Gaza

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) “Even trees are a luxury,” Taiwanese plastic surgeon Wu Yi-chun (鄔逸群) told CNA in an interview about his recent experiences working in Gaza. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300009

Coast Guard rescues 17 from abandoned Chinese cargo ship

Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has rescued all 17 crew members from the China-registered cargo ship Yu Zhou Qi Hang after the captain abandoned the vessel, which had lost its ability to navigate due to severe weather and heavy loading. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202410300008

Taiwan foreign minister meets Saint Lucia PM, vows to strengthen ties

Taipei. Oct. 30 (CNA) Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) has met with Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and other senior officials during his latest stop on his trip to the Caribbean and Central America, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202410300007