Category: Taiwan
St. Lucia deputy PM lauds Taiwan as ‘very special friend’
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) Visiting Saint Lucia Deputy Prime Minister Ernest Hilaire said Monday that his five-day visit to Taiwan is intended to thank the country for being a “very special friend of St. Lucia” and explore ways to deepen the two sides’ already cordial relationship. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305220019
Read MoreJobless rate ends 2-month rising streak in April
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) Taiwan’s jobless rate fell in April, breaking a two-month rising streak, as job openings increased in domestic demand-oriented industries in the post COVID-19 era, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305220018
Read MoreWHA press passes for Taiwan reporters abruptly canceled
Geneva, May 22 (CNA) Two Taiwanese CNA reporters who had been accredited to cover this week’s World Health Assembly (WHA) were told on Monday they would not be allowed to claim their press passes, in a move a United Nations staff member blamed on pressure from China. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305220017
Read MoreTaichung man wins top lottery, donates nearly NT$40 million
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) A Taichung resident has donated nearly NT$40 million (US$1.3 million) in prize money to charities after winning the NT$100 million top prize in Taiwan’s Grand Lottery with a NT$200 purchase in March this year, Taiwan Lottery Co., Ltd. said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305220016
Read MoreDEA crush GhostHawks to win T1 LEAGUE title; Lin Wei-han named MVP
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) The New Taipei CTBC DEA hoisted the T1 LEAGUE championship trophy on Sunday in Tainan after routing the Tainan TSG GhostHawks 120-93, completing a four-game sweep of the best-of-seven series. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202305220015
Read MoreTaiwan shares end little changed amid worries over U.S. debt ceiling talks
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan ended almost flat Monday after a strong showing the previous week, as renewed concerns over debt ceiling negotiations in Washington returned to rein in buying on the local main board, dealers said. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305220014
Read MoreTaiwan health minister vows to continue pushing for WHO inclusion
Geneva, May 21 (CNA) As the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) opened its 10-day forum in Switzerland on Sunday, Taiwan’s Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan (薛瑞元) was vowing to continue pushing for the country’s inclusion in the World Health Organization (WHO). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305220013
Read MoreLast known ‘comfort woman’ in Taiwan dies at age 92: Foundation
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) The last known Taiwanese woman who was forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese military during World War II died at the age of 92 on May 10, the Taipei Women’s Rescue Foundation (TWRF) said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305220012
Read MoreNTU student election candidates investigated over offensive platform
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) Two candidates on the same ticket in a National Taiwan University (NTU) student election could face penalties ranging from an official reprimand to expulsion over crude, discriminatory language they used in their campaign platform. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305220011
Read MoreU.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market
Taipei, May 22 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Monday, shedding NT$0.005 to close at NT$30.677. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305220010
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