Category: Taiwan
Taiwan needs ‘more refined’ approach as Trump returns: Experts
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) With Donald Trump set to return to the White House early next year, experts said Taiwan’s approach toward the United States needs to be “more refined” and take greater account of the U.S.’ national interests. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411090014
Read MoreWestern Pacific storms no threat to Taiwan, but more brewing: CWA
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) The Western Pacific continues to see plenty of storm activity, but the three existing weather systems in the region are not likely to pose a threat to Taiwan, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090013
Read MoreLate White Terror victim Tsai Kuan-yu conferred presidential citation
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) White Terror victim and human rights campaigner Tsai Kuan-yu (蔡寬裕) has been awarded a presidential citation posthumously in recognition of his contributions to promoting human rights and transitional justice. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090012
Read MoreMagnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes southern Taiwan
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Chiayi County in southern Taiwan at 7:42 p.m. Saturday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090011
Read MoreIn tight finish, Chan, Kudermetova ousted from WTA Finals semis
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching (詹皓晴) and Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova fell short in their bid to reach the women’s doubles final at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Friday after failing to capitalize on opportunities in the second set. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202411090010
Read MoreFinancial holding firms cut exposure to U.S. in Q3
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) Financial holding companies in Taiwan reduced their exposure to the United States by more than NT$165 billion (US$5.12 billion) in the third quarter from a quarter earlier, but the U.S. remained the sector’s largest debtor. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411090009
Read MoreTaiwanese businessman donates disaster relief trucks to Ukraine
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) Taiwanese businessman Pai Tsan-jung (白璨榮) is donating another 60 disaster relief vehicles that he refurbished to Ukraine, he announced at a donation ceremony in Changhua County on Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411090008
Read MoreASE to invest in IC packaging, testing in Mexico
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) ASE Technology Holding Co., the world’s largest IC packaging and testing services provider, has taken a step toward investing in Mexico by purchasing a “significant” parcel of land in the country to build a production base. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411090007
Read MoreTaiwan posts record high October exports driven by strong demand for AI
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) The strong demand for products involving artificial intelligence (AI) drove Taiwan’s exports in October to the highest level ever recorded in that month, extending a 12-month growing streak, according to the Ministry of Finance. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411090006
Read MoreTaiwan aims to launch new long-term care plan in 2025: Vice premier
Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) With Taiwan expected to become a “super-aged society” in 2025, the government plans to introduce the “long-term care program 3.0” in the first half of next year to provide the elderly with more comprehensive care and allow home caregivers to have a breather, according to Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun (鄭麗君). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090005
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