Economist warns of ‘K-shaped’ growth despite higher GDP
Taipei, Jan. 10 (CNA) Despite Taiwan’s per capita GDP forecast to top US$40,000 in 2026 amid the AI…
KMT vows legal action over pension hikes for retired police, firefighters
Taipei, Jan. 9 (CNA) The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) on Friday promised to provide legal assistance to retired police…
Lithuania, Australia, New Zealand join outpouring of concern over China’s drills
Taipei, Jan. 1 (CNA) Lithuania, Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday joined the many countries around the world…
KMT passes legislation reversing DPP’s 2018 pension reform
Taipei, Dec. 12 (CNA) The main opposition Kuomintang’s (KMT) proposed amendments to raise pensions for retired civil servants…
Asus confirms ransomware attack on mobile phone camera code
Taipei, Dec. 4 (CNA) A major Taiwanese electronics company, Asustek Computer Inc., confirmed late Wednesday that one of…
1st fatal H5N5 human case unlikely to spark pandemic: Experts
Taipei, Nov. 29 (CNA) The world’s first fatal human infection with the H5N5 avian influenza strain, reported in…
Taiwan revises 2025 growth forecast to 7.37%, on rising AI demand
Taipei, Nov. 28 (CNA) Soaring demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is boosting both exports and investment, prompting the…
Taiwan shares plunge almost 1,000 points amid Fed concerns
Taipei, Nov. 21 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan took a hit Friday, falling almost 1,000 points after heavy losses…
DPP says most people oppose ‘unfair’ opposition pension proposals
Taipei, Nov. 5 (CNA) The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus said Wednesday that a recent survey…
Comet Lemmon to reach peak brightness Thursday evening
Taipei, Oct. 29 (CNA) “Comet Lemmon,” believed to be the brightest comet of the year, is expected to…
Fans tailgate, line up early for Blackpink show in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, Oct. 19 (CNA) Over 100 fans lined up outside Kaohsiung National Stadium early Sunday to obtain tickets…
Firms must fund pensions for long-term migrant workers from April: MOL
Taipei, Oct. 16 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) has ruled that employers must begin setting aside pension…