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Manila Economic and Cultural Office seeks to promote tourism through cuisine

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) The Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei on Wednesday held an event in Taipei to promote quintessential Philippine cuisine, inviting Taiwanese to visit the country for a “food adventure.” https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304260020

Taiwan shares end flat after recovering earlier losses; TSMC falls further

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Wednesday after recouping earlier losses, while contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) continued to move lower amid lingering concerns over inventory adjustments in the global IC industry, dealers said. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304260019

Initial probe points to deep fryer as source of deadly Changhua fire: Official

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) An initial probe has pointed to a deep fryer as the source of a fire at Lian Hwa Foods Corp.’s factory in Changua that killed seven employees and left three more in critical condition, a fire department official said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304260018

Taiwan-based publisher under investigation in China: Chinese official

Beijing/Taipei, April 26 (CNA) The founder of Taiwan-based Gūsa Publishing, Li Yanhe (李延賀), who has reportedly been detained in China since March, is under investigation for “suspected activities endangering national security,” a Chinese official confirmed on Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304260017

Fire hits TSMC construction site, no injuries reported

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) A fire broke out at the construction site of a new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) factory in northern Taiwan on Tuesday night but no injuries were reported. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304260016

‘Improper’ for government to lead on euthanasia legalization: Minister

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) Any move toward legalizing assisted suicide in Taiwan should be made with caution and start from the grassroots, as it would be “improper” for the government to take the lead on the policy, Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan (薛瑞元) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304260015

Ma to attend Greek forum as planned despite designation disputes

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) will appear at a forum in Greece from April 26 to 29 as scheduled despite disputes over forum officials describing him as “Former Leader of Taipei,” Ma’s office said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304260014

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, gaining NT$0.045 to close at NT$30.725. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304260013

Taiwan sharing real-time intelligence with ‘Five Eyes’: NSB head

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) Taiwan’s top intelligence chief on Wednesday said the nation has maintained “real-time” intelligence sharing with the “Five Eyes” alliance formed by the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304260012

4 security teams assigned to protect 2024 presidential candidates: NSB

Taipei, April 26 (CNA) A total of four teams are to be assembled to provide security for candidates in Taiwan’s presidential election, slated for Jan. 13, 2024, the country’s top intelligence chief said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304260011