• 02/12/2025

U.S. dollar closes sharply lower on Taipei forex market

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell sharply against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, shedding NT$0.148 to close at NT$32.971. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140009

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Taiwan launches overseas tech startup hub in Silicon Valley

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Taiwan has established an office in Palo Alto in the United States aimed at helping Taiwanese tech startups gain global visibility, according to the National Development Council (NDC). https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202501140008

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Hike in duty free alcohol limit set to take effect Jan. 25

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Travelers entering Taiwan will be allowed to bring in more duty-free alcohol for their personal use starting later this month, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140007

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Taiwan shares close up 1.37%

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 309.19 points, or 1.37 percent, at 22,797.57Tuesday on turnover of NT$273.206 billion (US$8.26 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140006

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Taiwan service sector needs changes to adapt to new world: Think tank

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Taiwan’s service sector needs to transform itself to prepare for global economic changes expected after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to the Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), a local think tank. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140005

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Taiwan Railway posts record ridership in 1st year after incorporation

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Taiwan Railway Corp. (TRC) reported its highest ridership in history in 2024, its first year as a state-owned business, but posted losses that exceeded its losses in its final year as a government agency. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140004

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Taiwan headline news

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202501140003

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Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 85.63 points at 22,573.96 Tuesday on turnover of NT$5.569 billion (US$168.35 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202501140001

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Task force to promote chip diplomacy

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2025/01/14/2003830160

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輕鬆華語GO: EASY CHINESE GO

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2025/01/14/2003830141

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