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Taiwan's Donations for Kumamoto earthquake surpass NT$300 million mark
19:03

Donations raised through a dedicated bank account set up by Taiwan's government to help people affected by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture late last month had surpassed NT$300 million (US$9.42 million) as of Monday.
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202608240018
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Taiwan jobless rate up for 2nd straight month in July
19:10

Taiwan's jobless rate rose from a month earlier for the second consecutive month in July as more new graduates entered the local job market, pushing up the number of first-time jobseekers, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said.
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202608240019
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AT-3 trainer completes final missions, replaced by Brave Eagle: Source
19:16

Taiwan's AT-3 trainer aircraft has completed its final flight-training missions and been replaced by the Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer (AJT), a source familiar with the matter said Monday.
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202608240020
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Taipei Tianhou Temple - original caption says location of Taipei City Office. 天后宮（台北辦務署所在）： 位於石坊街東頭的廟宇. From Tony Huang Collection http://www.tonyhuang39.com/index_all.html #taiwanhistory #taiwanphoto #taiwan

With a month to go before U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Washington for a highly anticipated summit, U.S. security ties with Taiwan are thriving — at least according to Taipei. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/24/asia-pacific/us-taiwan-security-cooperation-analysis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #china #taiwan #pla #us #usmilitary #donaldtrump #xijinping #defense #indopacific

" China’s maritime presence around Taiwan is becoming the new normal

Tensions around the island are elevated as China aims to normalize its jurisdiction claims. "

#Taco #News #Politics #Nato #War #ww3 #Military #China #Taiwan #USA #Escalation #Asia #EU #UN #Pentagon #Hegseth #Election #NationalGuard

https://acleddata.com/report/chinas-maritime-presence-around-taiwan-becoming-new-normal

Business group raises concerns over labor shortage in white paper
17:26

The Taiwan-based business group Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) issued its 2026 white paper on Monday, raising concerns over labor shortages among other major issues facing the country's industrial development.
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202608240016
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Taiwan shares end down in reduced turnover
17:34

Shares in Taiwan closed lower Monday, reversing earlier gains as concerns about a possible major pullback following recent strong gains prompted many investors to stay on the sidelines, sending turnover lower, dealers said.
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202608240017
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Six lawmakers face corruption charges this term
17:03

Six legislators from across party lines have been indicted for corruption during the current legislative term, highlighting a broader pattern of legal controversies in the legislature.This morning, the Taipei and Lienchiang County offices of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Chen Hsueh-shen...
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/08/24/2003863051
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Taiwan can become global precision health innovation hub: Scholar
16:49

Taiwan has an opportunity to become a global innovation hub for precision health by leveraging its strengths in biotechnology and information and communications technology (ICT), a scholar said at an annual biotech meeting in Taipei on Monday.
https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202608240014
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Heavy rain triggers flooding across southern, eastern Taiwan
16:54

Heavy rain brought by a low-pressure system and strong southwesterly winds triggered widespread flooding, landslides and road damage across central, southern and eastern Taiwan on Monday, disrupting rail travel, prompting mass evacuations and leaving one person missing.
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202608240015
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Starlux to adjust excess baggage fees from Sept. 1
16:02

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines will adjust its excess baggage fees from Sept. 1, with the highest fee set at US$280 per piece, the airline announced Monday.
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202608240012
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Second exhibition area of the 1935 Taiwan Exposition was Taihoku New Park (now 228 Peace Memorial Park). Memorial Foundation of 228 https://www.228.org.tw/en_index.php #taiwanhistory #taiwanphoto #taiwan

Fewer homes vacant last year across Taiwan
15:03

In the latter half of last year, about 9.4 percent of homes in Taiwan were vacant, down from 10.4 percent in the first half of the year and from 9.8 percent during the same period in 2024, a Ministry of the Interior report showed. The ministry assesses how many homes have low electricity consumption...
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/08/24/2003863048
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KMT Legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng investigated for corruption
14:43

Investigators today searched the Taipei office of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng (陳雪生) over allegations that he lobbied on behalf of a company that funded one of his assistants.The Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office said Chen is suspected of contravening the Anti-Corrup...
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/08/24/2003863046
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Taiwan's 1st sports recovery championship to be held from Aug. 29-30
13:59

The inaugural Taiwan Exercise Recovery Technique Open will be held in Taoyuan this Saturday and Sunday, bringing together 95 practitioners from Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia, organizers said Monday.
https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202608240011
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Taiwan shares close down 1.02%
13:42

Taiwan shares ended down 461.97 points, or 1.02 percent, at 44,762.32 Monday on turnover of NT$629.43 billion (US$19.79 billion).
https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202608240010
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Taiwan's life expectancy up in 2025 as Taipei records highest average
13:34

Taiwan's average life expectancy stood at 81.27 in 2025, up from 80.77 a year earlier, with Taipei recording the longest average of 83.98 last year, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) said Monday.
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202608240009
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14 Taiwan legislators depart for Japan to attend APPU meeting
13:13

Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) on Monday led a cross-party delegation to Japan to attend a regional parliamentary assembly in Tokyo.
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202608240008
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Migrant worker dies in New Taipei factory fire
12:37

A migrant worker was found dead after a fire engulfed a three-story corrugated metal factory in New Taipei's Xinzhuang District late Sunday, according to local authorities.
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202608240006
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Astros' Teng Kai-wei fans 4 in scoreless relief against Athletics
12:54

Houston Astros right-hander Teng Kai-wei (鄧愷威) struck out four over 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the Athletics on Sunday in his first Major League Baseball appearance in nearly a month.
https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202608240007
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Heavy rain to persist as multiple systems affect Taiwan this week: CWA
12:10

Heavy rain is expected to continue across much of Taiwan through Tuesday morning, with torrential rainfall likely in southern and southeastern areas, due to strong southwesterly winds and multiple weather systems in the area, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Monday.
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202608240005
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基隆女學校 National Taiwan University Library Collection https://dl.lib.ntu.edu.tw/s/photo/page/list #taiwanhistory #taiwanphoto #taiwan

Taiwan is smaller than most European countries, yet its population of about 23.2 million is larger than that of most European nations.

Its high population density is especially noticeable in the heavily urbanized west.

#Taiwan #Europe #Population #Maps #DataVisualization

Taiwan Export Orders Surge to Record on AI Demand

Taiwan export orders hit a record USD 97.9 billion in July, soaring 61.9 percent year-on-year as booming AI demand drives 18th straight month of growth

https://pulseofnations.lol/taiwan-export-orders/

#AI #Economy #Export #Semiconductors #Taiwan #Trade

乩童の用ひる鐵釘を植ゑた椅子 National Taiwan University Library Collection https://dl.lib.ntu.edu.tw/s/photo/page/list #taiwanhistory #taiwanphoto #taiwan