Category: Taiwan
Fiji facing ‘extreme pressure’ over name of Taiwan office: MOFA
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) The new Fiji government appears to be having second thoughts about its recent decision to allow the Taiwan representative office there to revert to its former name, which includes the words “Republic of China (ROC),” the foreign ministry in Taipei indicated on Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306010009
Read MoreSt. Kitts and Nevis celebrates 40th year of Taiwan ties with ‘outreach’ program
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) The Embassy of Saint Christopher and Nevis in Taipei unveiled an “outreach program” Thursday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country’s independence and its establishment of official diplomatic relations with Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306010008
Read MoreTaiwan shares close down 0.40%
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 66.31 points, or 0.40 percent, at 16,512.65 Thursday on turnover of NT$275.434 billion (US$8.96 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306010007
Read MoreCabinet approves 4% pay raise for public sector workers
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a 4 percent pay raise for public sector workers to be implemented from the beginning of next year. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306010006
Read MoreU.S. dollar down in Taipei trading
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.723 at 11 a.m. Thursday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.043 from the previous close.(By Christie Chen) Enditem https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306010004
Read MoreRain to gradually ease as Tropical Storm Mawar moves away from Taiwan
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) Rain from the outer bands of Tropical Storm Mawar is expected to continue affecting Taiwan on Thursday, before tapering off overnight and giving way to drier and warmer weather going into the weekend, forecasters said. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306010003
Read MoreTaiwan, U.S. to sign initial agreement under bilateral trade initiative
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) Taiwan and the United States are poised to sign an initial agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, the Office of Trade Negotiations in Taipei said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306010002
Read MoreTaiwan shares open lower
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened down 67.96 points at 16,511 Thursday on turnover of NT$3.498 billion (US$113.8 million).(By Christie Chen) Enditem https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306010001
Read MoreDemocracies urged to back Taiwan
Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/06/01/2003800793
Read More輕鬆華語GO EASY CHINESE GO
Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/06/01/2003800768
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