• 03/12/2025

Taiwan Strait peace ‘indispensable’ to global security: U.K.-Japan pact

London, May 18 (CNA) The United Kingdom and Japan agreed to an enhanced global strategic partnership Thursday in which they characterized peace across the Taiwan Strait as “indispensable” to a safe and prosperous world and urged China to act responsibly on the world stage. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305190008

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CWB issues heavy rain alert for northern Taiwan

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Six cities and counties across northern Taiwan are set to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, as the “plum rain” front hovers over the country, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305190007

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Taiwan shares close up 0.45%

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 73.04 points, or 0.45 percent, at 16,174.92 Friday on turnover of NT$325.59 billion (US$10.59 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190006

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Taiwan, U.S. finalize first agreement under trade initiative

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Taiwan and the United States have concluded negotiations on the first phase of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, which is expected to be signed by the two sides in the coming weeks, the Office of Trade Negotiations said Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190005

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Taiwan headline news

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305190004

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U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$30.760 at 10 a.m. Friday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.006 from the previous close. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190003

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Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 44.41 points at 16,146.29 Friday on turnover of NT$3.84 billion (US$124.92 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190001

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Taipei’s WHA exclusion ‘unacceptable’

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/05/19/2003800059

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SPEAK UP: ‘The Little Mermaid’ to open worldwide 《小美人魚》掀全球熱潮

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/05/19/2003800042

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Micron Is Said to Get $1.5 Billion From Japan for Next-Gen Chips

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/05/19/2003800090

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