Taiwan – Page 4077 – Prologue Journal

Chinese suspect behind up to 150 threatening messages sent to Taiwan: CIB

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) A Chinese national who formerly studied in Taiwan is believed to be behind as many as 150 threatening messages sent to Taiwan government offices and public transportation systems in recent years, according to the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB). https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304100018

Knock out! Aviation patch showing Formosan bear punching Pooh bear is big hit

Taoyuan, April 10 (CNA) The designer of a popular aviation jacket patch said on Monday that the political satire behind his art seeks to show support for Taiwan’s military and expressed joy at the sudden popularity of his latest work. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304100017

12 suspects indicted over credit card fraud using fake base stations

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Twelve people including the alleged head of the scam ring were indicted Monday on suspicion of using fake base stations to send mobile SMS spams to commit credit card fraud, according to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304100016

Canadian parliamentary delegation arrives in Taiwan

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) A 10-member Canadian parliamentary delegation arrived in Taiwan on Monday for a week-long visit that will include meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other senior government officials, according to the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304100015

TSMC March revenue hits 17-month low

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s leading contract chipmaker, booked NT$145.41 billion (US$4.77 billion) in consolidated revenue for March, the lowest monthly level for 17 months, according to a financial statement released by the company on Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304100014

Restoration of 500-year-old Quran near completion: National library

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) The restoration of a 500-year-old handwritten Holy Quran, which was heavily damaged by time and elements, is likely to be completed by the end of April, according to the National Taiwan Library. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304100013

Taiwan’s fuel inventory adequate during China’s military drills: Minister

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua (王美花) said Monday that Taiwan’s current fuel inventory is enough to last for 11 days, which is adequate during the three-day military exercises being held in surrounding areas by China. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304100012

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Monday, gaining NT$0.006 to close at NT$30.452. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304100011

New Taipei to ban disposable plastic cups at drink shops next month

New Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Beverage shops in New Taipei will be required to stop providing single-use plastic cups, starting in May, in order to cut down on plastic waste, the city government said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304100010

Taiwan records sharp rise in outbound travel in early 2023

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) The number of overseas departures from Taiwan in the first two months of the year rose to more than 1 million, a figure that was 15 times higher than a year earlier, when travel was crippled by border controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Tourism Bureau. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304100009