Taiwan Stocks Rally Ahead of TSMC Earnings; TAIEX Closes Above 27,000
TAIPEI, Taiwan (October 16, 2025)— Taiwan’s stock market surged on Wednesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of TSMC’s highly anticipated earnings conference scheduled for Thursday, driving the benchmark TAIEX to…
NT$10,000 Cash Aid Bill Heads for Final Approval in Legislative Yuan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Legislative Yuan is expected to give its final approval on Friday to a measure granting NT$10,000 (US$325) in cash assistance to citizens, marking the last step…
Taiwan’s Digital Ministry to Limit TikTok Access on School WiFi Amid Child Safety Concerns
TAIPEI, Taiwan (October 16, 2025)— The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced plans to restrict TikTok access on school WiFi networks, as lawmakers push for a broader campus ban over…
Taiwan’s Passport Ranked 37th Strongest in the World, Philippines at 72nd in 2025 Henley Index
TAIPEI / MANILA (October 16, 2025)— The British consultancy firm Henley & Partners has ranked Taiwan’s passport as the 37th strongest in the world in the latest 2025 Henley Passport…
Marcos: Government Continues Dialogue With Sectors to Sustain Public Trust
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized that he remains cautious when it comes to public trust and support, saying complacency has no place in leadership. He assured…
Vietnamese Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash in Taoyuan
October 15, 2025 | Taoyuan City, Taiwan A 27-year-old Vietnamese man surnamed Li was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase through Guishan District and Taoyuan District on Wednesday…
Wanted Man Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault of Drunk Foreigner at Taipei Main Station
October 15, 2025 | Taipei, Taiwan Authorities in Taipei were alarmed by a shocking incident that occurred on the eve of Double Ten Day at Taipei Main Station, when a…
Hsinchu Engineer Divorced After Addiction to Erotic Massage Parlors Exposed
Hsinchu (October 15, 2025) – A highly paid engineer from Hsinchu Science Park, surnamed Zhang, was ordered by the Hsinchu District Court to divorce his wife and pay monthly child…
Massive Fire Erupts at Hsinchu County Furniture Factory, Thick Smoke Blankets Area
October 15, 2025 – Hsinchu County, Taiwan — A major fire broke out around noon today at a large furniture factory operated by the Hsinchu County Government’s Environmental Protection Bureau…
Ash Emission Observed at Kanlaon Volcano, Negros Island
October 15, 2025 – NEGROS ISLAND — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported ash emissions from Kanlaon Volcano on the morning of Wednesday, October 15. According to…