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Strong AI Demand Fuels March Exports to Record $80.18 Billion USD

Taiwan's March exports reached a single-month record of $80.18 billion USD, up 61.8% year-on-year, p… · 2026-04-10

President Lai to Visit Eswatini; Somaliland Government Tweets Congratulations

Taiwan's Presidential Office announced that President Lai Ching-te will visit the African ally Eswat… · 2026-04-19

White House Officials: Vance to Lead US Delegation to Pakistan for Iran Negotiations

Amid an impending ceasefire deadline, the US government announced it will send a delegation to Pakis… · 2026-04-19

Iranian State Media: Tehran Currently Has No Plans to Participate in a New Round of Talks With the US

Iranian state media, citing sources, reported that Tehran currently has no plans to participate in t… · 2026-04-19

NBA Playoffs: Thunder and Celtics Victorious in Opening Games

In the NBA Playoffs, the Thunder, led by Alexander, defeated the Suns by a significant margin, while… · 2026-04-20

Good Morning World: Facing External Threats, President Lai Says Taiwan Must Rely on Strengthening Defense and Economy

A morning digest covering Taiwan's response to Chinese pressure, Google's high praise for Taiwan's A… · 2026-04-19

TRA Catenary Line Tangled with Firecracker Debris; Tongxiao to Xinpu Section Operating on Single Track

Firecracker debris from a religious procession became entangled on the overhead catenary line betwee… · 2026-04-20

Strengthening Air Defense Strategy: Zelensky Calls for European Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense System

To counter Russian missile attacks on energy infrastructure, President Zelensky has urged the creati… · 2026-04-20

Firecracker Debris Caught on TRA Power Lines; Normal Service Resumed Between Tongxiao and Xinpu

TRA service between Tongxiao and Xinpu was temporarily delayed due to firecracker debris on power li… · 2026-04-20

3 Police Officers Injured in Clash During Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage in Changhua; Police Arrest 3 More Suspects

During the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage in Changhua, a group clashed with the police, injuring 3 officers. … · 2026-04-20

Hong Kong Media: China Evergrande's Hui Ka Yan Case Involves Multiple High-Ranking Officials

The trial of Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan began in Shenzhen, revealing 2.4 trillion RMB in debt and… · 2026-04-20

ASEAN Finance / Acerpure Lists Over-the-Counter, Surges Over 25%; Future Operations Focus on Emerging Markets

Acer's smart appliance brand Acerpure debuted on the OTC market with shares jumping over 25%. The co… · 2026-04-20

Mitac Digital Technology Lists at NT$38.5 Per Share; Soars Nearly 30% in Early Trading

Mitac Digital Technology officially listed today, driven by its AI and cloud-integrated fleet manage… · 2026-04-20

Wellington Koo: 1.25 Trillion Military Procurement Budget Based on Operational Needs; Hopes for Bipartisan Support

Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo defended a proposed 1.25 trillion NTD special military budg… · 2026-04-20

8 Children Killed in Louisiana Shooting; Suspect is Their Father

In a tragic incident stemming from domestic violence in Shreveport, Louisiana, a man fatally shot ei… · 2026-04-20

Lane 57 of Ziguan Road in Kaohsiung Opens to Traffic, Improving Transportation Network

Kaohsiung City completed the road development of Lane 57, Ziguan Road. The new 8-meter-wide road con… · 2026-04-20

Man with Brain Hemorrhage Vomits, Suspected of Drunk Driving; Delay in Medical Treatment Sparks Investigation by Taipei Police

A man suffering a brain hemorrhage in Taipei was detained for 4 hours by police who suspected him of… · 2026-04-20

Li Hao-Yu Starts, Goes 0-for-4 with 2 Strikeouts; Still Waiting for First MLB Hit

Taiwan's Li Hao-Yu started his second MLB game for the Tigers. Though he went hitless with 2 strikeo… · 2026-04-20

Volvo Cars Criticized for Departing from Brand Values by Using Hu Xijin as Spokesperson

Volvo Cars faced backlash in Sweden for featuring controversial Chinese nationalist Hu Xijin in its … · 2026-04-20

Lin Chia-lung: US Welcomes President Lai, Expresses Confidence in Future Transit

President Lai Ching-te will visit the Kingdom of Eswatini from April 22 to 27. Former Minister of Tr… · 2026-04-20

Internet Rumors Claim Imports of Sprouted Potatoes Will Be Allowed; DPP: No Compromise on Food Safety Oversight

The DPP firmly denied online rumors about allowing the import of sprouted potatoes, emphasizing that… · 2026-04-20

Taichung Man Runs Red Light, Insults and Resists Police, Arrested Accordingly

A 47-year-old man in Taichung was arrested after running a red light, insulting, and resisting polic… · 2026-04-20

Die-Hard Fan Billie Eilish Successfully Meets Her Idol; Hailey Bieber Pushes Her to Share the Coachella Stage with Justin Bieber

Billie Eilish shared an emotional and heartwarming stage with her idol Justin Bieber at Coachella, p… · 2026-04-20

Carrying 2 Million Barrels of Crude Oil to Taiwan: Fpmc C Lord Passes Through Strait of Hormuz

Several oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the 18th, including the Fpmc C Lord, whic… · 2026-04-20

Taiwan Donates IT Equipment to Enhance Police-Civilian Cooperation and Community Safety in Argentina

To celebrate Argentina's Police Day, Taiwan donated IT equipment to the police in Buenos Aires' 13th… · 2026-04-20

Nagoya Asian Games Baseball Venue: Players Need to Adapt to Infield Black Soil

The baseball venues for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games are standard Japanese black soil fields, requiri… · 2026-04-20

Middle East War Day 51: US Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship - Latest Developments

The US Navy has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman amidst escalating Middle East tensi… · 2026-04-20

President Lai to Visit Eswatini; Over 40 Political Figures from 11 African Nations Express Welcome

President Lai Ching-te is set to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini on the 22nd. Prior to his departure, … · 2026-04-20

White Terror Non-Lost Maps Reveal Victims' Life Stories, Deepening Transitional Justice

Taiwan's Ministry of Education has launched four new "White Terror Non-Lost Maps" that chronicle the… · 2026-04-20

Illegal Exchange of New Taiwan Dollars for Japanese Defendant to Buy Drugs in Taiwan, Man Indicted

Police and prosecutors have busted an international smuggling ring, discovering that Japanese defend… · 2026-04-20

Iran's Leader Orders Ceasefire, But Missile Attacks Continue in Middle East After Accord

Iran's supreme leader has ordered a halt to all military operations, though reports of missile attac… · 2026-04-08

Before Trump's ultimatum deadline, US military reportedly strikes over 50 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island

Prior to President Trump's ultimatum deadline, the US military reportedly conducted airstrikes on ov… · 2026-04-07

Trump's Ultimatum Countdown: Reuters Reports Pakistan Still Pushing for US-Iran Talks

According to Reuters, a high-ranking security official stated that Iran's overnight attack on Saudi … · 2026-04-07

ASEAN Finance / World Advanced Singapore Subsidiary Capitalizes US$120 Million

World Advanced announced that its Singaporean subsidiary, VSMC, will conduct a capital increase of U… · 2026-04-07

New Taipei Art Museum Welcomes Anniversary; Bii and CosmosPeople to Perform on 25th and 26th

The New Taipei City Museum of Art is celebrating its first anniversary with a two-day event on April… · 2026-04-08

Taiwan Stock Market Surges Over 1200 Points in Early Trading; Blue Chips Rebound Strongly, PCB Stocks Soar

Taiwan's stock market experienced a strong rally in early trading today, with the index rising over … · 2026-04-08

Report: Iran's Supreme Leader's Son Reportedly Unconscious, Unable to Govern

According to a diplomatic memo based on US and Israeli intelligence, Mojtaba, son of Iran's Supreme … · 2026-04-07

Iran Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire; US and Iran to Negotiate in Pakistan's Capital on the 10th

Iran's Supreme National Security Council has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans to negotiate i… · 2026-04-08

Tehran Synagogue Completely Destroyed in Airstrike; Israeli Military Claims Targeting High-Ranking Commander

The Israeli military stated on the evening of the 7th that it launched an attack on an Iranian milit… · 2026-04-07

Wu Derong: Frontal System Weakens, Temperatures Rise; Six Consecutive Days of Midsummer Heat Starting April 9th

Meteorologist Wu Derong predicts that after the frontal system weakens, temperatures will rise, brin… · 2026-04-08

New Taipei City Integrates Campus Resources to Build Interdisciplinary Space Talent Chain

New Taipei City is integrating interdisciplinary campus resources to promote a 'space talent chain' … · 2026-04-07

European Stocks Close Lower as Trump's Ultimatum Deadline Nears

As the deadline for US President Trump's ultimatum approaches, European stock markets closed lower. … · 2026-04-07

AI Demand Surges: Qiwu and Fusetec Achieve Record Highs in March Revenue

AI demand is booming, leading Qiwu and its subsidiary Fusetec to set new historical records for Marc… · 2026-04-07

US Air Strikes on Kharg Island, Iranian Media: Key Infrastructure Unaffected

US President Trump reiterated his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to … · 2026-04-07

Foreign Capital Buys Over 10.075 Billion NTD, Heavily Invests in UMC with 49,000 Shares, Leading Gains

Taiwan's stock market rose today, with the TAIEX closing at 33,229.82 points, up 2.02%. Major instit… · 2026-04-07

Wrapped Dog Corpse in Quilt Discarded, Taichung Animal Protection Office Scans Chip and Fines Owner

A dog's body, found wrapped in a quilt and discarded in bushes in Wuri District, Taichung, led the A… · 2026-04-07

Hsinchu City Promotes Old City Revitalization, Linking Events to Boost Business District

Hsinchu City Government is launching the "Old City Revitalization Project," aiming to invigorate loc… · 2026-04-07

President Lai Meets with US Congressman Nunn; Receives Congressional Record of Recognition

US Congressman Zach Nunn visited Taiwan and presented President Lai Ching-te with a "Congressional R… · 2026-04-07

10 Minutes Before Ultimatum Expiry, Pakistan PM: US and Iran Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

Pakistani PM Sharif announced on X an immediate ceasefire between Iran and the US (and allies), just… · 2026-04-08

Iran Media: Attacks in Tehran and Surroundings Cause 18 Deaths, One Synagogue Completely Destroyed

Iranian media report 18 deaths, including two children, from US-Israeli attacks on residential areas… · 2026-04-07

Photo Album》Chiayi High-altitude Swing Competition: A Century of Tradition

The Chiayi City High-altitude Swing Competition is a unique folk event with over a century of histor… · 2026-04-07

Trump Temporarily Halts Action Against Iran for Two Weeks; WTI Drops Nearly 7% on Opening

US President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran, conditional on I… · 2026-04-07

Good Morning World》Trump Agrees to Halt Bombing for 2 Weeks, Condition Includes Immediate Opening of Strait of Hormuz by Iran

Middle East war pushes up oil prices, IMF warns of rising inflation and slowing global economic grow… · 2026-04-07

UN Human Rights Department: Intentional Attacks on Civilian Facilities Constitute War Crimes

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk stated that intentionally attacking civilians and … · 2026-04-07

Korean President Lee Jae-myung Visits India: Hopes to Jointly Maintain Security of Strait of Hormuz

Amidst the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, a … · 2026-04-20

New Taipei Councilor Reveals Therapist Abused 8 Children; Police Detain Suspect

A speech therapist at a clinic in Banqiao, New Taipei City, is accused of chronically abusing 8 chil… · 2026-04-07

ASEAN Finance / Xinyi Realty Subsidiary Accelerates Tourism Business, Developing Real Estate in Sabah, Malaysia

Xinyi Realty's subsidiary, ZhanCheng Tourism Development Sdn.Bhd., will invest approximately NT$543 … · 2026-04-07

Heavy Rains Flood Miaoli; County Government Estimates Disaster Damage Exceeding 420 Million NTD

Miaoli County experienced heavy rainfall from the 3rd to the 4th, with cumulative rainfall reaching … · 2026-04-07

Chongqing Far Eastern City to Close; SOGO: Pursuing Diversified Growth Through Multiple Business Models

The SOGO store in Chongqing's Far Eastern City will cease operations on April 30, 2026, as part of a… · 2026-04-07

Fan Injured in Car Accident; Yang Lie Records Personal Message of Encouragement

Singer Yang Lie recorded a personal message of encouragement for a fan who suffered severe head trau… · 2026-04-07

Taiwan Railways Shunting Accidents: 76 cases in 6 years, mostly human error; TSB: Significantly High

Taiwan Railways' shunting accident rate remains high post-corporatization, with 76 incidents in six … · 2026-04-20

Ukraine Intel: Russia Provides Satellite Imagery to Aid Iran in Attacking US Forces

Ukrainian intelligence assessments reveal cooperation between Russia and Iranian hackers in the cybe… · 2026-04-07

North Coast Public Slopes Illegally Dumped with Waste, Operator Released on NT$200,000 Bail

Prosecutors investigated illegal dumping of waste on public slopes in Beigan Township. The suspect c… · 2026-04-07

Remembering Cheng Nan-jung, Chiu Yi-jen: A Thinker-Activist Combining Values and Action

At a new book launch for 'Collection of Historical Materials on the Post-War Taiwanese Political Cas… · 2026-04-07

LINE Pay Money Tops Transaction Amounts Three Months After Launch

LINE Pay Money, a subsidiary of LINE Pay, has become the leader in collected and paid transaction am… · 2026-04-07

Wang Po-jung's 'Japanese Father' Kenichi Iwamoto Visits Taiwan, Praises 'Impressive' Two Home Runs

Kenichi Iwamoto, whom baseball player Wang Po-jung considered his 'Japanese father' and is the Deput… · 2026-04-07

Berlin Cathedral Reopens Crypt, Showcasing 100 Coffins of European Royal Power Culture

The Hohenzollern family crypt beneath Berlin Cathedral has reopened after six years of renovation, d… · 2026-04-07

Trump's Ultimatum Deadline Approaches: Warning 'An Entire Civilization' Could Perish

President Trump has issued a stark warning, stating that if Iran does not agree to a deal within the… · 2026-04-07

Miaoli Man Missing While Checking Mountain Spring Pipes Found Deceased, Suspected Fall into River

A man in Miaoli, Taiwan, went missing while inspecting his home's mountain spring water pipes in a m… · 2026-04-07

Head of China's NDRC: Must Enhance National Economic Security Safeguard Capabilities

Zheng Shanjie, head of China's NDRC, wrote in the People's Daily that China faces complex internal a… · 2026-04-20

No Time for Exercise? Doctor Says Brisk Stair Climbing, Rushing for the Bus, and Carrying Heavy Objects Also Bring Benefits

Dr. Yen Tso-Hua shared that for those lacking time to exercise, incorporating Vigorous Intermittent … · 2026-04-20

Fertility Rate Continues to Decline; NDC to Release Latest Population Projections in August

Taiwan's fertility rate continues to decline, and the National Development Council (NDC) will releas… · 2026-04-07

Taipei City's FY115 Supplementary Budget Approved, Utilization of Past Fiscal Surpluses Halved

Taipei City's first supplementary budget for FY115 has been approved, leading to a significant reduc… · 2026-04-07

Ministry of the Interior Approves Tainan City's Land Use Zoning Map; 19 Cities/Counties Completed

The Ministry of the Interior's National Land Agency approved Tainan City's land use zoning map, with… · 2026-04-07

US Media: US & Israel Attack Iran's Oil Hub Harg Island, Targeting Military Objectives

According to US officials, US forces have attacked military targets on Iran's Harg Island. This foll… · 2026-04-07

Subsidiary 'Le Jia Kang' Draws Attention; Carrefour: Brand Name Not Yet Announced

Carrefour Taiwan will rebrand by mid-2026 after terminating its licensing agreement with French Carr… · 2026-04-07

Cheng Chu-mei: Freedom Is Not Given From Above; Lying Flat Will Not Bring True Peace

Cheng Chu-mei emphasizes that freedom is earned through people's struggle, not handed down. She high… · 2026-04-07

New Taiwan Dollar Surges 1.12 Jiao at Midday, Temporarily Closing at 31.484 Yuan

The New Taiwan Dollar strengthened by 1.12 jiao against the US Dollar at midday, temporarily closing… · 2026-04-20

US Strikes Iran's Kharg Island Before Negotiation Deadline; Vance: No Change in Strategic Approach

The US struck Iran's Kharg Island shortly before a negotiation deadline. Senator Vance stated that t… · 2026-04-07

BBC: Trump's Deadline for Iran Nears, Latest Post Shows No Optimism

President Trump has set a deadline of 8 PM US Eastern Time (8 AM on the 8th, Taiwan time) for Iran t… · 2026-04-07

Hou Yu-ih Praises Li Chuan as 'Down-to-Earth, All-Round Talent' at Evening Event

New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih praised Li Chuan's 'down-to-earth' and 'all-round talent' persona, s… · 2026-04-07

Reported Attack on Iran's Kharg Island Causes WTI to Surge Over 2%

Following reports of an attack on Iran's Kharg Island, crude oil prices surged, with WTI rising over… · 2026-04-07

UN to vote on Hormuz Strait resolution, new draft reportedly removes language on use of force

A UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, after multiple postponements, is now expec… · 2026-04-07

Trump's ultimatum to Iran to expire, US stocks S&P and Nasdaq open lower

As President Trump's ultimatum to Iran nears expiration, the US stock market opens with mixed result… · 2026-04-07

12-story scaffolding collapses in Kawasaki City port area near Tokyo, 3 workers seriously injured, 1 missing

A 12-story scaffolding collapsed at a JFE Steel plant in Kawasaki City, Japan, near Tokyo, leaving t… · 2026-04-07

Johnson plans to increase investment in Ken-Ya within NT$350 million, aiming for board seats and M&A declaration

Johnson announced its plan to increase its investment in Ken-Ya, aiming to secure board seats and po… · 2026-04-07

Drug dealers use pornographic terms to cover transactions, arrested by Taichung police

Taichung police busted a drug trafficking ring where the main suspect, Mr. Qiu, used communication a… · 2026-04-08

Ku Chung-liang Acquires Over 5% Stake in TCC; TCC: Open Attitude Towards Investors Recognizing Company Strategy

Ku Chung-liang has acquired over 5% of TCC's shares, funded by personal capital and loans. TCC state… · 2026-04-08

Israeli Forces Attack Iranian Bridges and Railway Infrastructure; Netanyahu: 'Crushing Terror Regime'

Israeli forces have attacked bridges and railway infrastructure in Iran, with Prime Minister Benjami… · 2026-04-07

Chinese Researcher at University of Michigan Falls to Death; China Demands Investigation

A Chinese researcher at the University of Michigan has died after falling from a building, with poli… · 2026-04-08

Ministry of Labor: Opens Direct Hiring of Vietnamese Domestic Helpers, Saving Domestic and International Intermediary Fees

Taiwan's Ministry of Labor announced it will open direct hiring for Vietnamese domestic helpers, uti… · 2026-04-08

Taichung Man Drinks Poli-Da, Rides Motorcycle Before Alcohol Dissipates, Hits and Kills Pedestrian, Faces Lawsuit

A man in Taichung, Taiwan, was prosecuted after consuming an alcoholic beverage, Poli-Da, and then r… · 2026-04-08

Formosa Plastics Questioned for Faking Production Cuts to Inflate Prices; Investigation Summons 6 Witnesses to Clarify

Formosa Plastics Group (FPG) is under investigation for allegedly faking production cuts to inflate … · 2026-04-07

Taipower Temporarily Dispatches Mailiao Power Plant; KMT: Energy Policy Completely Fails

Taipower is temporarily dispatching Mailiao power plant units due to global energy supply uncertaint… · 2026-04-08

Vietnamese Man and Gang Kidnapped and Extorted White-Collar Car Drivers; Changhua Court Sentences to 10 Years 4 Months

A Vietnamese national and his accomplices were sentenced for kidnapping and robbing white-collar car… · 2026-04-08

Russian Forces Attack Ukraine, Causing 7 Deaths and Over 20 Injuries; Bus Hit, Scene of Devastation Exposed

Russian forces attacked Ukraine, with an FPV drone hitting a bus in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulting… · 2026-04-07

Vice President Meets with Latvian Parliamentary Delegation, Hopes to Strengthen Cooperation in Democracy and Security

Taiwan's Vice President met with a delegation from the Latvian Parliament, emphasizing shared intere… · 2026-04-07

95-Year-Old National Treasure Chen Hsi-huang Becomes Mentor; Glove Puppetry Workshop Starts April 12

National treasure of glove puppetry, Chen Hsi-huang (95 years old), will serve as a mentor for the '… · 2026-04-07

FSC: Private Fund Sales Account for Only 0.32% of High-Net-Worth Clients' AUM

Recent data from the FSC shows that private funds account for only 0.32% of the total Assets Under M… · 2026-04-07

Taiwan Business Bank Board Election: 25 Nominees Vie for 15 Seats

Taiwan Business Bank (國票金) is holding its board election this year, with 25 individuals competing fo… · 2026-04-07