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Taiwan’s manufacturing sector hits record high in Q4 fixed asset investments

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) As Taiwan’s semiconductor industry remained keen in production expansion, the local manufacturing sector saw its investments in fixed assets hit a new quarterly high in the fourth quarter of last year, up more than 16 percent from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304150011

Tigerair Taiwan to launch innovative board listing in Q3

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) Budget carrier Tigerair Taiwan is scheduled to launch a listing on the Taiwan Innovative Board (TIB) of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) in the third quarter of the year, according to the TWSE. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304150010

Kaohsiung to limit use of 12 swimming pools amid drought

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) The use of 12 swimming pools in Kaohsiung will be restricted with effect from April 20, due to a drought that has gripped most of southern Taiwan, the city government said Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304150009

Yilan’s 1st bluefin tuna of the season fetches NT$2.24 million

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) The first bluefin tuna of the season brought to shore in Yilan County was auctioned Saturday for NT$2.24 million (US$73,395), according to a fisherman’s association there. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304150008

‘No room for ambiguity’ on support for Taiwan: French lawmakers

Paris, April 15 (CNA) French lawmakers said Friday that they unequivocally support Taiwan and retention of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, following their meeting with a visiting delegation of Taiwanese legislators in Paris earlier in the day. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304150007

Taiwan, Canada gearing up for 1st round FIPA talks: Source

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) Taiwan and Canada are preparing to engage soon in their first round of discussions on a possible bilateral foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA), a source close to the matter told CNA Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304150006

President Tsai touts Taiwan’s efforts to empower women

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday highlighted her administration’s efforts to empower women, saying that in the current environment, women are encouraged to participate in public affairs and run their own businesses. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304150005

Taiwan to provide mobile health clinics in quake-hit areas of Turkey

Istanbul, April 14 (CNA) Taiwan is currently working with a nonprofit humanitarian organization in Turkey to provide mobile health clinics for people in earthquake-stricken areas of that country, according to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304150004

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, April 15 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304150003

US to sell Taiwan NASAMS: source

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/04/15/2003797970