Inheritance law changes to stop tax dodging
By Chung Li-hua and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writer The Executive Yuan yesterday approved proposed…
Taiwanese men earned 1.54 times more than women in 2024
The average annual income of Taiwanese men was NT$754,172 (US$23,244) in 2024, 1.54 times that of women, who…
UBS raises forecast for nation’s GDP to expand 11 percent
By Crystal Hsu / Staff reporter UBS Group AG has again raised its GDP growth forecast for Taiwan,…
Legislature axes siblings’ guaranteed inheritance share
The legislature yesterday passed an amendment to the Civil Code removing a provision that mandates a guaranteed minimum…
Youth mental health committee launched
By Lo Kuo-chia and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer A new committee established yesterday aims…
CIER lifts GDP growth to 10.35%
MILESTONE: Taiwan’s exports could surpass US$900 billion this year, setting a record and representing growth of about 50…
GDP to expand 9.4%: Fitch
STEADY AND STABLE: The credit ratings agency listed some of the factors propelling Taiwan’s growth, as well as…
Bill passed easing Starlink entry to Taiwan
An amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act (電信管理法) passed by the Legislative Yuan today is to ease restrictions…
Consumers remain upbeat on economy
MOOD GAUGE: Households stayed confident in AI-led growth and equities despite softer sentiment, price pressures and geopolitical strain,…
Chan wins at WTA Athens
Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching and Japanese partner Miyu Kato defeated Britain’s Maia Lumsden and China’s Tang Qianhui to win…
MOEA responds to Gelsinger’s warning
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has defended the resilience of Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain, dismissing concerns raised…
Convicted spy detained after failing to repay pension
By Lin Chia-tung and Hollie Younger / Staff reporter, with staff writer A former Coast Guard Administration (CGA)…