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…
Lai government to seek constitutional ruling on pension reform bill
Taipei, Dec. 26 (CNA) The government will seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of…
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…
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…
Central bank denies Economist’s allegation of an undervalued Taiwan dollar
Taipei, Nov. 15 (CNA) The central bank on Friday rejected an allegation by The Economist that it has…
Taiwan October CPI up 1.48%; pork sees biggest rise in 20 months
Taipei, Nov. 6 (CNA) Taiwan’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.48 percent year-on-year in October, with pork prices…
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…