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Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Bank SinoPac said Wednesday it had found no evidence of customer data being leaked in 427 unauthorized transactions involving 419 customer accounts the previous day.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Lawmakers unfroze funding for 74 budget items under the Ministry of National Defense's (MND) 2026 general budget Wednesday, but several major items, including the procurement of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Sysyems (NASAMS) and follow-up submarines under the Indigenous Defense…
Taichung, Nov. 4 (CNA) Democratic Progressive Party Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun (何欣純) and her Kuomintang rival Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) attended Wednesday's opening ceremony for a new bus transfer center expected to make transfers safer and more convenient for commuters.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bloomberg to raise the international profile of Taiwanese companies and help foreign institutional investors better understand their financial fundamentals.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan continues to enjoy bipartisan support in the United States Congress and will work with both major parties to strengthen Taipei-Washington ties following the Democrats' midterm election victories, the government said Wednesday.
London, Nov. 4 (CNA) National Taiwan University (NTU) held on to 23rd place in the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings released Tuesday, remaining Taiwan's highest-ranked institution, while National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) posted the biggest jump among local schools.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Eight Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. (THSRC) employees were recently found to have falsified inspection records for the Yunlin section of the high-speed rail line over a five-year period, a company executive said Wednesday.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Chinese national Cheng Wanjun (程萬軍), who remained at Taoyuan International Airport after arriving on a connecting flight from Thailand on Monday and sought asylum in Taiwan, was deported to Thailand early Wednesday, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) said.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed lower Wednesday but recovered from the day's low as bargain hunters bought shares after prices fell, while investors assessed the U.S. midterm elections, in which Democrats were projected to gain control of Congress, dealers said.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, gaining NT$0.061 to close at NT$32.821.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Braised pork rice, or "lu rou fan" (滷肉飯), is the food most representative of Taiwan's cuisine, according to a survey released Wednesday by National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU).
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan's AerosoarX signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ukrainian unmanned systems company UFORCE on Wednesday to explore ways to cooperate on supply chains, including finding alternative component suppliers.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Investigators seized two fishing boats in Keelung on Wednesday as part of a probe into a legislative aide who jumped bail in September after being indicted on corruption charges and reportedly fled Taiwan by boat in late October.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 358.63 points, or 0.83 percent, at 42,948.91 Wednesday on turnover of NT$1.11 trillion (US$34.02 billion).
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is scheduled to list NT$14.8 billion (US$450 million) in green bonds on Nov. 12, the Taipei Exchange (TPEx) said Wednesday.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) A T-34 trainer aircraft sustained "minor damage" during a landing at Gangshan Air Force Base in Kaohsiung Wednesday morning, while the two pilots on board were unharmed, a senior defense official said.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Wednesday that a man it caught entering Kinmen from China with a marmot and eight turtles taped to his inner thighs was recently indicted.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Five people were injured in a fire at one of Japan's Panasonic Holdings Corp. overseas production sites in Hsinchu County on Wednesday, while two remained missing, according to the county's fire bureau.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taiwan-based drugmaker PharmaEssentia Corp. is seeking to expand patient access to its blood cancer drug Ropeg in Europe, where the treatment has yet to receive regulatory approval for essential thrombocythemia (ET), despite securing approval in several major markets.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.850 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.090 from the previous close.
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened up 141.91 points at 43,449.45 Wednesday on turnover of NT$11.47 billion (US$349.95 million).
Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Wednesday are as follows:
Taichung, Nov. 3 (CNA) Five opinion polls released since early October have shown contrasting levels of support for Taichung mayoral candidates Ho Hsin-chun (何欣純) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) of the Kuomintang (KMT), with four putting Chiang ahead and the latest showing Ho in the…
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan-based GlobalWafers Co., the world's third-largest silicon wafer supplier, said Tuesday it plans to issue unsecured convertible bonds worth up to US$500 million in a private placement, with U.S. memory chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. as the sole subscriber.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Bank SinoPac is still investigating the cause of 427 unauthorized transactions totaling more than NT$40 million (US$1.21 million) and affecting 419 customers, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) said Tuesday.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The Cabinet's request for NT$607.6 billion (US$18.51 billion), including funding for unmanned weapons and a new surface-to-air missile system, advanced to committee review Tuesday after Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) briefed the Legislative Yuan on the plan and answered lawmakers' questions.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan's influenza activity has been declining but could pick up again ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays in February, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Most men and women of childbearing age say they would need at least NT$1.5 million (US$45,746) in savings before considering having children, according to the "2026 Taiwan Childbearing Needs Survey."
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan recorded the 7th steepest single-session point fall Tuesday, led by the bellwether electronics sector, as selling was triggered by a plunge among tech stocks in the United States overnight amid lingering concerns over massive AI spending, dealers said.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan's Army has removed the commander of a Hsinchu-based brigade amid an ongoing investigation into allegations that one of the unit's soldiers took her own life after being bullied by her peers.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) MediaTek Inc., Taiwan's largest integrated circuit designer, has generated solid returns for investors over the past 25 years, as the company has diversified its product portfolio to boost revenue and pay good dividends, MediaTek's CEO said Tuesday.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) A man who robbed a bank with a pair of stolen scissors and then sat in the waiting area until he was arrested by police has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, according to the New Taipei District Court.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) A National Central University (NCU) student in Taoyuan has captured rare red sprites on three occasions, providing images that could help scientists better understand the interaction between thunderstorms and the upper atmosphere.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Four people were injured Tuesday morning after scaffolding collapsed at the demolition site of Taipei's Old Beitou Market, prompting city authorities to order a complete suspension of work and impose the maximum contractual penalty on the contractor.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose sharply against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, gaining NT$0.168 to close at NT$32.760.
Philippine Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has called for closer cooperation between Taiwan and the Philippines, saying their security is closely linked amid growing tensions with China.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan is working to secure a formal invitation from China to attend the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting but will not rush into a decision on whether to attend the summit, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Tuesday.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The momentum in Taiwan's capital markets has accelerated over the past year, driven by soaring tech stocks boosted by the AI boom, Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Chairman Peng Jin-lung (彭金隆) said Tuesday.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 1,612.60 points, or 3.59 percent, at 43,307.54 Tuesday on turnover of NT$928.06 billion (US$28.48 billion).
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Prosecutors have indicted a Taipei couple and their son for allegedly beating, drugging and sexually molesting an Indonesian caregiver in their home following a dispute in September.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee rolled out a promotional film on Monday, paying homage to classic crime dramas such as "A Better Tomorrow" and "Infernal Affairs," ahead of its awards ceremony on Nov. 22.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has recently purchased a property to house its representative office in Sydney, while plans to build its own embassy in the Central American ally of Belize have been put on hold due to rising construction costs, a diplomat overseeing overseas property…
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan stands at the center of artificial intelligence development, with the highest AI exposure in the region, and has been a major beneficiary of efficient capital markets, a senior Nasdaq executive said Tuesday.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The Taipei City Parks and Streetlights Office on Monday offered details on a Songshan Airport transition plan that were devised after Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) announced the proposal last month.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Troops stationed in Kinmen conducted live-fire exercises early Tuesday morning, deploying armored vehicles and artillery to engage simulated sea and air targets, the Kinmen Defense Command said.
Tainan, Nov. 3 (CNA) A Tainan court has approved a request by prosecutors to detain a man suspected of fatally striking a college student in a drunk driving hit-and-run while driving without a valid license, citing flight risk and the likelihood of recidivism.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) American right-hander John Gant (蔣銲) of the Wei Chuan Dragons won the Chinese Professional Baseball League's (CPBL) MVP of the Year award Monday, adding its top individual honor to a championship-winning season.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday are as follows:
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.686 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.094 from the previous close.
Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened down 438.55 points at 44,481.59 Tuesday on turnover of NT$16.32 billion (US$500.90 million).
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Taiwan's manufacturing activity remained in expansion in October, although growth momentum weakened as the index measuring activity in the sector fell from a month earlier with all five major subindexes, including new orders, production and employment, on the decline, the Chung-Hua Institution for…
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) said Monday that 64.1 percent of respondents to its latest survey expressed confidence in using financial products and services, while university students increasingly viewed investing as a way to save money or hedge against inflation.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Organizers of the Taiwan International Travel Fair (ITF) hope to attract more than 400,000 visitors this year, with younger travelers increasingly seeking distinctive experiences rather than bargains alone, the organizer's chairwoman said Monday.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Monday called on China to follow established practice in formally inviting Taiwan to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, stressing that Taiwan will uphold its right to participate despite what he described as China's "differential…
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Monday held an event to introduce 16 young Taiwanese agricultural experts who are heading to the Netherlands to take part in an annual government-funded agricultural exchange program.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) For Taiwanese right-handed pitcher Teng Kai-wei (鄧愷威), making a Major League Baseball Opening Day roster for the first time with the Houston Astros in 2026 helped him feel he belonged in the majors.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The second phase of Taiwan's publicly funded influenza and COVID-19 vaccination program began Monday, with healthy people aged 50-64 now eligible to receive the shots.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed down Monday but recovered from the day's low as the market remained concerned about volatility in the United States amid questions over massive spending on AI infrastructure, dealers said.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The Alishan Forest Railway will offer five special tours in December, giving passengers a chance to view autumn foliage in the mountainous area aboard a historic steam locomotive and carriages made from Taiwan cypress.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) A family of tourists who pitched a tent next to Alishan Railway tracks over the weekend has been reported to the Railway Bureau to be fined, local authorities said Monday.
Manila, Nov. 2 (CNA) A Taiwanese man has been arrested in the Philippine capital on suspicion of unlawfully detaining Filipino nationals and forcing them to carry out online romance and telecom scams, Philippine police said.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose sharply against the Taiwan dollar Monday, gaining NT$0.114 to close at NT$32.592.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Fuel surcharges on both short-haul and long-haul international flights operated by Taiwanese airlines will increase from Nov. 8 due to a spike in international aviation fuel prices, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said Monday.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Concerns over massive spending on artificial intelligence, which have triggered a global sell-off of technology stocks, are expected to have only a short-term impact on Taiwan's stock market, as many local companies remain fundamentally sound in terms of export orders and financing, the National…
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Taiwan's labor funds posted a combined investment gain of NT$2.4 trillion (US$73.66 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, for a rate of return of 30.73 percent, the Bureau of Labor Funds said Monday.
New Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) First responders in New Taipei continued their search Monday for a Japanese tourist who went missing last week during a visit to the mountain town of Jiufen with a tour group, police said.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 291.69 points, or 0.65 percent, at 44,920.14 Monday on turnover of NT$758.88 billion (US$23.25 billion).
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The number of accounts created to trade on the local market hit a new high at the end of October, as the Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Exchange's (TWSE) benchmark index, remained up more than 55 percent for the year, according to data released Monday.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) Taiwanese badminton players Hsu Yin-hui (許尹鏸) and Lin Jhih-yun (林芝昀) finished as runners-up in the women's doubles competition at the 2026 Hylo Open in Germany on Sunday, after falling to their Indonesian competitors in the final.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.681 at 10 a.m. Monday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.203 from the previous close.
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Monday are as follows:
Taipei, Nov. 2 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened down 177.30 points at 45,034.53 Monday on turnover of NT$8.81 billion (US$270.00 million).
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Hundreds of cosplayers, fantasy fans and science fiction enthusiasts gathered around the Taipei Dome on Saturday for a Halloween celebration featuring lightsabers, elaborate costumes and tributes to the late "Star Trek" actor Sir Patrick Stewart.
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) touted improvements to municipal employees' pay, leave and working conditions, while Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) challenger Puma Shen (沈伯洋) outlined proposals to support working families at a Federation of Taipei Trade Unions event Sunday.
New Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) 20 people were treated for burns to their feet after taking part in a firewalking ceremony at the Dingfuyen Temple in New Taipei's Linkou District Sunday, local authorities said.
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Taipei's 11th Nuit Blanche arts festival wrapped up early Sunday morning after a night of art installations, interactive performances and live music across the city's Yuanshan area.
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Beijing has no jurisdiction over waters surrounding Taiwan, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said in a statement released Saturday night, following Chinese claims of "routine law enforcement patrols."
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Taiwan at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
Taichung, Nov. 1 (CNA) Taichung-based teahouse chain Chun Shui Tang (春水堂) said Sunday that it had raised prices on more than 80 percent of its menu items by an average of 12 percent, citing rising operating, ingredient and labor costs.
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) The chief of a local police station won first place in the 2026 Penghu Cross-Island Marathon on Sunday, while Finland's top representative in Taiwan came in a close second, both finishing the race in under three hours.
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Taiwan's Air Force is scheduled to begin its annual Tien Lung, or "Sky Dragon," drills on Monday to test pilots' combat skills and ground-based logistical support, a military source told CNA on Sunday.
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Four NT$10 million (US$306,399) special prizes and four NT$2 million grand prizes in Taiwan's May-June uniform invoice lottery remained unclaimed as of Sunday, with the deadline to collect the winnings set for Nov. 5, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Most of Taiwan will see cloudy to sunny skies on Sunday, but a strengthening northeasterly wind system will bring cooler weather to northern and northeastern Taiwan starting from Monday, with another surge expected later in the week, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said.
Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Sunday are as follows:
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) Grant Basile (貝西里) scored 37 points, including a team-high 10 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Kaohsiung Aquas past the Taipei Taishin Mars 132-121 in their Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) home opener Saturday.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) A warm and dry Sunday is expected before two more waves of seasonal winds bring rain to windward areas and overnight lows in northern Taiwan to around 20 degrees Celsius next week, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Saturday.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) and Puma Shen (沈伯洋) clashed over urban renewal in a televised debate Saturday, with Chiang touting his record and Shen calling for greater support to overcome hurdles.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) State-owned oil supplier CPC Corp., Taiwan, announced on Saturday that it has decided to leave its domestic gasoline and diesel prices unchanged next week despite rising international crude oil prices.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) remained noncommittal to a second debate with his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) challenger, Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋), while Shen said he "very much hoped" to debate Chiang again after the two clashed at their first televised debate on Saturday.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) challenger Puma Shen (沈伯洋) traded barbs over public safety, city governance and food safety in their first televised debate Saturday.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) An estimated 150,000 participants from Taiwan and abroad gathered in Taipei for the annual Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade on Saturday, celebrating the freedom to express themselves while calling for greater understanding and an end to discrimination.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) The Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Exchange's benchmark index, is expected to face heavy downward pressure Monday after American depositary receipts (ADRs) of contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plunged nearly 6 percent overnight, tracking a broader sell-off in U.S. tech…
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) On the back of robust global demand for data center infrastructure during the current AI boom, MediaTek Inc., Taiwan's largest IC designer, expects that it will take up about 20 percent of the global market share in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) used in AI accelerators.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) said Saturday it had identified three government agencies involved in drone procurement linked to a company accused of supplying drones containing Chinese-made chips.
Kaohsiung, Oct. 31 (CNA) A mayoral debate was held in Kaohsiung Friday evening, with the two leading candidates -- ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Jui-lung (賴瑞隆) and opposition Kuomintang's (KMT) Ko Chih-en (柯志恩) -- focusing largely on the redevelopment of the site of the 205th Arsenal and political…
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) Taiwanese weightlifter Chen Guan-ling (陳冠伶) won two silver medals and one bronze in the women's 57-kilogram category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China, on Friday.
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows:
Taipei, Oct. 31 (CNA) An estimated 3,800 people took to the streets of Taipei on Friday night to show their support for the transgender community, according to the organizer, the Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBTQ+) Hotline Association.
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Taiwan's economy grew by an estimated 14.36 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, the highest growth for the same quarter in 48 years, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Friday.
Taipei, Oct. 30 (CNA) Three surges of seasonal winds are expected to affect Taiwan over the coming days, bringing cooler weather and occasional rain to windward areas, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Friday.