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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 1m

Zeng Sheng-an's three-run homer gives Dragons 2-0 lead in Taiwan Series 20:18 Wei Chuan Dragons outfielder Zeng Sheng-an (曾聖安) hit a three-run homer to power his team to a 3-1 win over the CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Sunday, giving the Dragons a 2-0 lead in the Chinese Professional Baseball […]

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CTBC Brothers condemn threats against pitcher Mario Sanchez 19:44 The CTBC Brothers have condemned threats posted on social media against Venezuelan pitcher Mario Sanchez on Saturday and Sunday, after the team lost its Taiwan Series opener to the Wei Chuan Dragons at Taipei Dome on Saturday […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 1h

Candidates woo voters with swag ahead of local elections 19:19 With Taiwan's local elections scheduled for Nov. 28, candidates for mayor and county magistrate are rolling out campaign merchandise and giveaways to win over voters. focustaiwan.tw/politics/202610180006 #news #taiwan

Candidates woo voters with swag ahead of local elections - Focus Taiwan

With Taiwan's local elections scheduled for Nov. 28, candidates for mayor and county magistrate are rolling out campaign merchandise and giveaways to win over voters.

Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 1h

Health minister decries bill subsidizing NHI premiums for most seniors 19:29 Health Minister Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) has warned that newly passed legislation fully subsidizing National Health Insurance (NHI) premiums for most seniors would increase the financial burden on younger generations […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 3h

2 suspects in Kaohsiung homicide case brought back from South Korea 17:11 Two suspects who allegedly fled to South Korea after taking part in a fatal assault in Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, last month have been brought back to Taiwan and taken into custody, police said Sunday […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 5h

Podcaster Brian Tseng wins Golden Bell lifestyle program award 15:22 Podcast host Brian Tseng (曾博恩) won the lifestyle program award at the 61st Radio Broadcasting Golden Bell Awards on Saturday for his show "Boyin" (博音), saying he hopes to continue producing the program season after season […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 5h

Taiwanese duo wins men's doubles gold at World Junior Championships 14:43 Taiwanese shuttlers Chen Ping-hsuan (陳秉軒) and Lee Wei-ting (李威霆) won the men's doubles title at the 2026 World Junior Badminton Championships in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, securing Taiwan's first gold medal in the event […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 23h

Taiwan security chief urges closer Europe ties against authoritarianism 21:19 Taiwan's top national security official said Thursday that peace in the Taiwan Strait is closely tied to Europe's interests, calling for closer Taiwan-Europe cooperation in the face of growing authoritarian expansion. […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Gant's eight scoreless innings lift Dragons to win in Taiwan Series opener 20:26 John Gant pitched eight scoreless innings to lead the Wei Chuan Dragons to a 3-0 win over the CTBC Brothers in Game 1 of the Chinese Professional Baseball League's Taiwan Series at Taipei Dome on Saturday […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Fees proposed for new Qilai Mountain Cabin, Paiyun Lodge rate hike 19:57 Stays at the new Qilai Mountain Cabin in Taroko National Park would cost NT$800 (US$24.65) per person per night on weekdays and NT$1,200 on holidays under a proposal released Friday, which would also raise fees at Paiyun […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Typhoon Champi could approach or cross Taiwan next week: CWA 18:15 Typhoon Champi could continue to strengthen and approach waters off eastern Taiwan next Thursday, with some forecast models suggesting it could move further west and cross the island, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

CPC freezes fuel prices for fifth straight week 17:46 State-owned oil supplier CPC Corp., Taiwan, said Saturday it will keep domestic gasoline and diesel prices unchanged next week to ease inflationary pressure, even as international crude prices remained high amid military tensions in the […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

TRC reminds riders of etiquette after two reported incidents 16:49 The Taiwan Railway Corporation (TRC) late Friday urged passengers to observe proper train etiquette, after a foreign passenger was asked to stop putting their legs up against a train wall earlier the same day […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Taiwanese visits to China rise nearly 20% despite travel warning: Agency 16:19 Taiwanese made 2.492 million trips to China in the first eight months of this year, up 19.63 percent from a year earlier, even as the government kept its orange travel warning in place for China, Hong Kong and Macau. […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

More than 3 million people take Taiwan's public flu vaccinations in 2 weeks 16:04 More than 3 million flu vaccines and nearly 1 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered under a publicly-funded program launched two weeks ago, with both types of vaccinations in Taiwan up significantly […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

2 foreign visitors investigated for touching green sea turtle in Taiwan 15:34 Two foreign visitors are being investigated for allegedly touching green sea turtle on Xiaoliuqiu off Pingtung County, a violation of the Act on Wildlife Conservation, Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said on […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Hon Hai to acquire 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility 13:32 Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. has agreed to acquire a 50 percent stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Co. from Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to establish a partnership to jointly operate an […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Nuit Blanche Taipei to take place Oct. 31 with art, performances 12:22 Taipei's Nuit Blanche arts festival will be held at the Taipei Expo Park on Oct. 31, featuring more than 30 art installations and 50 performances under the theme "Night Ka Shi," the city's Department of Cultural Affairs said […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Chinese coast guard ships enter restricted waters near Dongsha: CGA 11:45 Two Chinese coast guard vessels entered restricted waters around Taiwan-controlled Dongsha Atoll Friday afternoon, prompting Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) to deploy vessels to monitor them and order them to […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Warm easterly winds could raise mercury to 36°C Saturday: CWA 11:09 Daytime temperatures in Taiwan could reach as high as 36 degrees Celsius Saturday under a warm easterly wind system, with mostly sunny skies expected across the country, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Taiwan drugmaker PharmaEssentia plans US$46 million Puerto Rico plant as it expands global reach 10:48 Taiwan-based biopharmaceutical company PharmaEssentia Corp. is expanding its global manufacturing and commercial footprint, planning a US$46 million production facility in Puerto Rico to begin […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Chinese exchange student deported over video showing him 'pinching Lai' 20:45 A Chinese exchange student was deported on Friday after posting a video that appeared to show him pinching President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) between his fingers, with comments including "Got the little Lai Ching-te." […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Chiang proposes easing urban renewal threshold; Shen questions bottlenecks 20:22 Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) proposed easing requirements for city assistance with urban renewal Friday, while Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋), his election challenger, said the […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Champi expected to become typhoon within 24 hours; path remains uncertain 19:40 Tropical Storm Champi is expected to strengthen into a typhoon within 24 hours, but its future path remains uncertain, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Friday […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Taiwan lawmakers pass health insurance premium subsidies for seniors 19:24 With only six weeks remaining until local elections, opposition lawmakers on Friday passed a legal amendment requiring the central government to fully subsidize National Health Insurance (NHI) premiums for certain […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

10 local election candidates fail eligibility review: CEC 19:27 A total of 10 candidates running for city and county council seats in Taiwan's upcoming local elections have been ruled ineligible, including New Party candidate You Zhi-bin (游智彬), the Central Election Commission (CEC) said Friday. […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Taichung city government signs deal for 'Taiwan Dome' 17:38 The Taichung City government signed a NT$60 billion (US$1.89 billion) contract on Friday and announced the name of the planned "Taiwan Dome" (台灣超巨蛋), set to become Taiwan's largest indoor baseball venue […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Taiwan should not rule out nuclear power as energy option: Lai 18:59 Taiwan should not rule out any energy source or abandon environmental sustainability in favor of ideology and short-term benefits, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said in a recent interview, calling for a "professional […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Taichung city government signs deal for "Taiwan Dome" 17:38 The Taichung City Government signed a NT$60 billion (US$1.89 billion) contract on Friday and announced the name of the planned "Taiwan Dome" (台灣超巨蛋), set to become Taiwan's largest indoor baseball venue […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Discoverers name asteroid after Kinmen 16:56 An asteroid discovered by researchers in Taiwan and the United States has been named after Kinmen, the Kinmen National Park Administration said Friday. focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202610160012 #news #taiwan

Discoverers name asteroid after Kinmen - Focus Taiwan

An asteroid discovered by researchers in Taiwan and the United States has been named after Kinmen, the Kinmen National Park Administration said Friday.

Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Taiwan plans U.S. industrial parks with private funding, government aid 16:15 Taiwan's government plans to develop industrial parks in the United States based on a model in which private businesses provide the funding while the government offers assistance, with each park costing US$2 billion […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Taiwan shares close up 0.3% 13:40 Taiwan shares ended up 141.39 points, or 0.3 percent, at 47,111.26 Friday on turnover of NT$935.96 billion (US$28.92 billion). focustaiwan.tw/business/202610160009 #news #taiwan

Taiwan shares close up 0.3% - Focus Taiwan

Taiwan shares ended up 141.39 points, or 0.3 percent, at 47,111.26 Friday on turnover of NT$935.96 billion (US$28.92 billion).

Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Lee Yun-chan wins Best Director at Busan Int'l Film Festival 13:01 Taiwan's Lee Yun-chan (李芸嬋) won the Best Director award at this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for her film "To Be Ordinary" (有用的人) on Thursday. focustaiwan.tw/culture/202610160007 #news #taiwan

Lee Yun-chan wins Best Director at Busan Int'l Film Festival - Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's Lee Yun-chan (李芸嬋) won the Best Director award at this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for her film "To Be Ordinary" (有用的人) on Thursday.

Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Taiwan economic growth in 2026 to be highest in 39 years: CIER 13:06 Taiwan's economy will grow at its fastest pace in 39 years in 2026, supported by both domestic demand and exports, the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) forecast on Friday […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Warm weather to persist across Taiwan through Saturday: CWA 11:08 Mostly cloudy to sunny skies and warm weather are forecast across Taiwan on Friday and Saturday, although brief showers are possible in northern and northeastern Taiwan on Friday, according to the Central Weather Administration […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Jeremy Lin joins ESPN's NBA analyst lineup for new season 10:53 Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin (林書豪) is joining ESPN as an analyst for the 2026-2027 NBA season, taking on a regular broadcasting role more than a year after retiring from professional basketball […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang, Shen to debate Oct. 31 20:56 Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) of the Kuomintang (KMT) and his challenger, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Puma Shen (沈伯洋), agreed Thursday to hold their first televised debate on Oct. 31 […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Cabinet approves upgraded dementia care plan targeting '888' goals by 2035 21:03 Taiwan's Cabinet on Thursday approved an upgraded national dementia prevention and care plan aimed at achieving the "Dementia-Friendly Taiwan 888" targets by 2035, expanding support for younger patients while […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Labor groups allege contract swaps, low pay for Indonesian workers 20:39 Labor groups on Thursday accused a Taiwanese offshore wind equipment manufacturer of exploiting Indonesian technical workers whose monthly salary contracts were allegedly replaced with lower-paying hourly agreements, and […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Army to open Chengkungling base to public Oct. 24 20:52 The Army will open its Chengkungling base to the public on Oct. 24, showcasing new equipment including M1A2T tanks and HIMARS rocket systems, while offering rides in eight-wheeled armored vehicles and other hands-on military experiences […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

MND says zero tolerance for bullying after new suicide case evidence 20:34 A Ministry of National Defense (MND) spokesperson said Thursday that the ministry has zero tolerance for bullying in the armed forces after evidence surfaced of alleged bullying in the case of a female Army first […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

3 die after being found unconscious in Matsu vessel cabin 20:16 Three people died Thursday after being found unconscious inside a cabin of a work vessel at Meng'ao Harbor on Dongju Island in the Matsu archipelago, and rescuers later detected high levels of carbon monoxide at the scene […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

TSMC evaluating Texas production, cooperation with Terafab 19:51 C. C. Wei (魏哲家), Chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), said Thursday that the chipmaker is evaluating the possibility of collaborating with Elon Musk's Terafab project in Texas […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

World stamp exhibition in Taipei to celebrate 130 years of Chunghwa Post 19:13 The PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition will be held for six days in November in Taipei, marking the 130th anniversary of Chunghwa Post, Taiwan's state-owned postal service, organizers of the event […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Group urges candidates to address four women's rights priorities 18:43 A women's rights group on Thursday urged candidates running for top local government positions to address four priorities: housing for survivors of domestic violence, action against workplace sexual harassment, childcare and […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Underground railway set to reshape old Tainan, revive historic station 17:54 Trains are set to begin running underground in Tainan on Saturday, marking a major step in reshaping the southern Taiwan city's urban landscape and opening up new possibilities for its century-old railway station to […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

TSMC raises 2026 sales growth forecast to 44%, leaves capex unchanged 17:17 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said Thursday that it has raised its 2026 sales growth forecast to 44 percent in U.S. dollar terms, while leaving its capital expenditure (capex) budget unchanged […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Taipei hospital highlights long-term medical work in Eswatini 17:10 The Taipei Medical University Hospital (TMUH) said Thursday it has been providing medical services in Eswatini since 2009, following a visit by King Mswati III to the hospital on Oct. 12 […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

Thai influencer's videos of illegal work lead to 25 arrests 16:31 A Thai influencer working illegally in Taiwan drew the attention of National Immigration Agency (NIA) officers by posting videos of her work and daily life, leading to the arrest of 20 Thai nationals who had overstayed their […]

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Focus Taiwan @focus-taiwan-en.pbs.idv.tw.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

AI demand highlights Taiwan's semiconductor capabilities: Lai 16:00 President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday that as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) grows, the world will increasingly rely on Taiwan for its comprehensive semiconductor capabilities and trusted supply chain […]

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