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Limited impact expected as Hualien barrier lake overflows

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Published: July 22, 2026 09:52

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) A barrier lake on the Wanli River in Hualien County overflowed early Wednesday, but the impact is expected to remain limited to the river channel under current weather conditions, the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA)ā€¦

CIER raises Taiwan's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 10.35%

https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607220017

Published: July 22, 2026 09:33

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) on Wednesday raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Taiwan to 10.35 percent, citing stronger-than-expected exports driven by artificial intelligence (AI) demand andā€¦

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607220016

Published: July 22, 2026 08:26

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Wednesday, gaining NT$0.030 to close at NT$32.375.

Shulin selected as location for New Taipei Dome

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Published: July 22, 2026 08:22

New Taipei, July 22 (CNA) New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (ä¾Æ友宜) on Wednesday announced that the Shulin No. 5 institutional-use site in Shulin District has been selected as the location for the proposed New Taipei Dome, a 50,000-seat multipurpose indoor stadium.

FTC extends review of Grab-foodpanda Taiwan deal to Oct. 27

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Published: July 22, 2026 07:49

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday extended its review of Grab's proposed acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan operations to Oct. 27, saying more time was needed to assess the potential impact of Uber's 13 percent stake in Grabā€¦

Fishing boat sinks after fire off Taiwan; all 6 crew rescued

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Published: July 22, 2026 07:02

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) A Taiwan-registered fishing boat caught fire and sank off Pengjia Islet, northeast of Taiwan, late Tuesday. All six crew members were rescued Wednesday after spending nearly 10 hours adrift in a life raft, the Coast Guardā€¦

Taiwan's South China Sea stance reaffirmed amid latest tensions

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Published: July 22, 2026 06:53

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (ęž—ä½³é¾) has reaffirmed Taiwan's sovereignty claims in the South China Sea amid tensions between China and the Philippines in the disputed waters, but he acknowledged that Taipei was not actively assertingā€¦

Woman who poisoned Australian student gets 11 years, 2 months

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Published: July 22, 2026 06:19

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) A Taiwanese woman who repeatedly poisoned an Australian exchange student, leaving him in critical condition in intensive care, was sentenced to 11 years and two months in prison on Wednesday.

Taiwan shares close up 1.34%

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Published: July 22, 2026 06:15

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 592.91 points, or 1.34 percent, at 44,825.78 Wednesday on turnover of NT$982.65 billion (US$30.38 billion).

Potential tropical storm could affect Taiwan by the weekend: CWA

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Published: July 22, 2026 06:04

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) A tropical system on waters east of the Philippines could strengthen into a tropical storm as early as Thursday, which could affect Taiwan's coastal waters by the weekend, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Wednesday.

Taiwan 'epicenter' of advanced electronics manufacturing: Jensen Huang

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Published: July 22, 2026 05:42

Dallas, July 21 (CNA) Taiwan is the world's "most advanced epicenter" of electronics manufacturing, Nvidia Corp. founder and CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) said Tuesday on the sidelines of the opening ceremony for Wistron Corp.'s first U.S. manufacturing facility.

Retired Navy official detained on suspicion of corruption

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Published: July 22, 2026 04:49

Kaohsiung, July 22 (CNA) A retired Navy rear admiral surnamed Shih (ę–½) was ordered detained on Tuesday on suspicion of helping a solar power company secure a NT$50 million (US$1.55 million) government contract while serving as commander of the Navy'sā€¦

China using 'elite capture' in Pacific, Taiwan says, citing PNG

https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202607220006

Published: July 22, 2026 04:24

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) Taiwan's top diplomat has accused China of using "elite capture" in South Pacific nations to advance its interests in the region, citing Papua New Guinea (PNG) as the latest example after it decided to close Taipei's representativeā€¦

Wistron opens first U.S. smart manufacturing facility

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Published: July 22, 2026 03:34

Dallas, July 21 (CNA) Wistron Corp., one of Taiwan's leading AI server manufacturers, has officially opened its D1 AI smart manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, where one of Nvidia's most advanced artificial intelligence systems has entered massā€¦

U.S. dollar down in Taipei trading

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Published: July 22, 2026 02:22

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.290 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.055 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open higher

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Published: July 22, 2026 01:14

Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened up 280.88 points at 44,513.75 Wednesday on turnover of NT$12.70 billion (US$392.76 million).

Six major cities back food safety law amendments

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Published: July 21, 2026 13:22

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Taiwan's six special municipalities support the Cabinet's proposed amendments to the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation and back refinements including a tiered monitoring system for food businesses based on their size and riskā€¦

Taiwan's June export orders hit record high on AI demand

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Published: July 21, 2026 11:56

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Taiwan's export orders surged 59.4 percent from a year earlier to a record monthly high of US$95.26 billion in June, driven by robust global demand for artificial intelligence (AI), the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) saidā€¦

Consumer groups launch lawsuits over tainted cooking oil

https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202607210026

Published: July 21, 2026 11:42

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Two Taiwanese consumer groups launched separate legal actions Tuesday over cooking oil found to contain excessive levels of the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), with claims involving schools estimated to reach NT$6 billion (US$188ā€¦

Michelin Guide Taiwan adds 9 one-star, 2 two-star restaurants

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Published: July 21, 2026 11:30

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026 was unveiled Tuesday, with nine restaurants earning their first One Michelin Star, two receiving Two Michelin Stars, while all three restaurants that previously held Three Michelin Stars retained theirā€¦

In apparent 1st, PLA chopper crosses Taiwan Strait median line

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Published: July 21, 2026 11:03

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) A Chinese military helicopter was detected crossing the Taiwan Strait median line on Monday, in what a military expert said appeared to be a first.

Taipei retains 14th place in global student city rankings

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Published: July 21, 2026 10:26

London, July 21 (CNA) Taipei ranked 14th in the U.K.-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities 2027 rankings, matching its highest-ever placement after reaching the same position in the 2026 edition, according to results released Tuesday.

Critics demand FTC veto Grab-foodpanda deal; officials, Grab respond

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Published: July 21, 2026 10:06

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Opposition to Grab Holdings' proposed acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan operations grew Tuesday, as a lawmaker and delivery workers urged the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) to reject the deal, while regulators pledged a competitionā€¦

Taiwan enters new COVID-19 epidemic phase: CDC

https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202607210021

Published: July 21, 2026 09:31

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Taiwan has officially entered a new COVID-19 epidemic phase after 4,766 people sought treatment for the disease during July 12-18, a 66.5 percent increase from the previous week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.

Think tank expects Taiwan's GDP growth to top 10% in 2026

https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607210020

Published: July 21, 2026 09:18

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), one of the leading think tanks in the country, said Tuesday Taiwan's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will top 10 percent in 2026, citing strong export performance during theā€¦

19 Central Union oil batches cleared for sale: Minister

https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202607210019

Published: July 21, 2026 09:07

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Nineteen batches of cooking oil linked to the Central Union Oil Corp. food safety case have been cleared for immediate return to store shelves after passing inspections, while seven batches will be destroyed and one batch remainsā€¦

CAL launches Taichung-Okinawa route, expanding Japan coverage

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Published: July 21, 2026 08:45

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL) on Tuesday launched a new daily service between Taichung and Okinawa, expanding its Japan network and increasing the number of its round-trip flights between Taiwan and Japan to more than 170 per week.

CGA takes delivery of 5th 1,000-tonne patrol cutter

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Published: July 21, 2026 08:36

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Tuesday took delivery of the Penghu, the fifth of six 1,000-tonne-class patrol cutters ordered as part of an initiative to build 141 new coast guard ships by 2028.

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

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Published: July 21, 2026 08:33

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, gaining NT$0.097 to close at NT$32.345.

Taiex posts biggest point gain ever on strong tech stock rebound

https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607210015

Published: July 21, 2026 08:13

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan posted the largest single session gain in Taiex history Tuesday as the bellwether electronics sector staged a strong rebound that was triggered by semiconductor rallies in the United States and South Korea, dealersā€¦

Legislature passes tougher penalties for illegal gravel mining

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Published: July 21, 2026 07:57

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The Legislative Yuan on Tuesday passed amendments to the Sand and Gravel Excavation Act that significantly increase penalties for illegal gravel mining in Taiwan, including life imprisonment for offenders whose profit-drivenā€¦

Taiwan gains role in Ukraine drone supply chain, but still depends on China

https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202607210013

Published: July 21, 2026 07:44

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Taiwanese suppliers are gaining a foothold in Ukraine's drone supply chain, but costs, the scale of production and continued reliance on Chinese inputs remain major obstacles to further expansion, researchers at a Taiwan-based thinkā€¦

What to know about Taiwan's 1st mobile internet disruption drill

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Published: July 21, 2026 07:29

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) For the first time, the nationwide Urban Resilience Exercises and air raid drills on Aug. 10 and 13 will include a simulation of a major slowdown in mobile internet speeds in 14 cities and counties across northern and central Taiwan.

Bill seen easing way for Starlink's entry passes Legislative Yuan

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Published: July 21, 2026 06:47

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) An amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act passed by the Legislative Yuan on Tuesday will ease restrictions on foreign ownership of certain telecommunications service providers, potentially paving the way for U.S.-basedā€¦

New trade office launched to boost public-private ties: Diplomat

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Published: July 21, 2026 06:22

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has officially launched a new trade promotion office aimed at building public-private cooperation and new opportunities with Taiwan's diplomatic allies, the diplomat in charge of the project saidā€¦

Taiwan shares close up 4.20%

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Published: July 21, 2026 05:59

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 1,783.17 points, or 4.20 percent, at 44,232.87 Tuesday on turnover of NT$835.62 billion (US$25.85 billion).

From TV star to exiled journalist: Gulchehra Hoja tells Uyghur story

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Published: July 21, 2026 05:32

Before Gulchehra Hoja became one of the world's best-known Uyghur journalists, she hosted a popular children's program on Xinjiang Television, making her a trusted personality on Chinese state media.

Allied nation officials in Taipei to promote carbon credit cooperation

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Published: July 21, 2026 03:44

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Officials from 11 of Taiwan's 12 diplomatic allies are taking part in a three-day workshop in Taipei aimed at strengthening cooperation on carbon credits and boosting participation in international carbon markets, the Ministry ofā€¦

President Lai offers congratulations after Burnham sworn in

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Published: July 21, 2026 03:39

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (č³“ęø…å¾·) on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as the United Kingdom's new prime minister.

Heat alerts in place for 7 cities, counties

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Published: July 21, 2026 03:18

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) Scorching weather is expected to continue around Taiwan as a Pacific high-pressure system strengthens, prompting the Central Weather Administration (CWA) to issue heat advisories for seven cities and counties on Tuesday.

U.S. dollar up in Taipei trading

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Published: July 21, 2026 02:34

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$32.296 at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, up NT$0.048 from the previous close.

Taiwan shares open higher

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Published: July 21, 2026 01:08

Taipei, July 21 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened up 117.23 points at 42,566.93 Tuesday on turnover of NT$3.91 billion (US$120.86 million).

Ex-TSMC manager indicted over alleged bid to leak secrets to China

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Published: July 20, 2026 13:26

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) A former executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has been indicted for allegedly attempting to leak TSMC's core technologies to China, prosecutors said Monday.

Wanli River barrier lake alert lowered; bridges to close at night

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Published: July 20, 2026 13:18

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) The Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) on Monday lowered the alert for a barrier lake on Hualien County's Wanli River to a monitoring level, but said that bridges in the surrounding area will remain closed at night as aā€¦

Previously untested Central Union cooking oil passes safety tests: TFDA

https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202607200018

Published: July 20, 2026 13:07

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) The remaining batches of cooking oil made by the company Central Union Oil Corp. between April and June that had yet to undergo safety tests all met safety standards, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Monday.

Taiwan's new delivery worker protection law to take effect Tuesday

https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202607200017

Published: July 20, 2026 12:17

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Taiwan's first dedicated law governing delivery platforms will take effect at midnight Tuesday, introducing measures that strengthen protections for delivery workers such as minimum pay guarantees and greater transparencyā€¦

Six rescued from fire at Taichung heritage landmark

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Published: July 20, 2026 11:27

Taichung, July 20 (CNA) The six residents of a heritage building in Taichung were rescued after the building caught fire on Sunday evening, but works of art by a local legend were destroyed in the blaze, according to the city's Fire Bureau and a cityā€¦

New elevated walkway opens at Minquan Bridge in Taipei

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Published: July 20, 2026 09:00

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) An elevated pedestrian walkway connected to Minquan Bridge in Taipei opened on Monday, with Mayor Chiang Wan-an (č”£č¬å®‰) describing it as an ideal spot for watching aircraft take off and land at nearby Songshan Airport.

Taiwan shares extend losses but TSMC bounces back

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Published: July 20, 2026 08:39

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan extended losses Monday from a session earlier amid fears over further volatility after a recent strong showing, while contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) staged a technical rebound,ā€¦

Labor unions urge FTC to reject Grab acquisition of foodpanda Taiwan

https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607200013

Published: July 20, 2026 08:30

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Labor unions representing Taiwan's food delivery workers urged the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday to reject Grab Holdings' proposed acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan operations, arguing the deal would create a de factoā€¦

U.S. dollar closes lower on Taipei forex market

https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607200012

Published: July 20, 2026 08:12

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) The U.S. dollar fell against the Taiwan dollar Monday, shedding NT$0.040 to close at the day's low of NT$32.248.

Confidence in local economy weakens on geopolitical concerns: Poll

https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202607200011

Published: July 20, 2026 07:13

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Confidence in the local economy weakened in July amid lingering concerns over political tensions in the Middle East, according to a survey released by Cathay Financial Holding Co. on Monday.

Japan group begins search for WWII remains in Pingtung

https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202607200010

Published: July 20, 2026 07:01

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) A Japanese group on Monday began excavating near Pingtung County's decommissioned No. 3 Nuclear Power Plant in search of the remains of Japanese soldiers who died during World War II.

Taiwan shares close down 0.52%

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Published: July 20, 2026 05:46

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 221.57 points, or 0.52 percent, at 42,449.7 Monday on turnover of NT$983.86 billion (US$30.37 billion).

MOEA says Taiwan supply chain resilient amid Gelsinger warning

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Published: July 20, 2026 04:58

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has defended the resilience of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, dismissing concerns raised by former Intel Corp. CEO Pat Gelsinger that a disruption to Taiwan's energy supply could devastateā€¦

Teng throws 2 1/3 scoreless innings in return from injured list

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Published: July 20, 2026 04:11

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Houston Astros right-hander Teng Kai-wei (鄧ꄷå؁), the only Taiwanese pitcher currently on a Major League Baseball (MLB) active roster, threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen Sunday in his first appearance since returning fromā€¦

Taiwan-Japan pair win women's doubles title at WTA Athens Open

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Published: July 20, 2026 03:22

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) Taiwan's Chan Hao-ching (č©¹ēš“ꙓ) and Japanese partner Miyu Kato defeated Britain's Maia Lumsden and China's Tang Qianhui (ę¹Æåƒę…§) to win the women's doubles title at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Athens Open in Greece on Sunday.

U.S. dollar soars in Taipei trading amid large fund outflow

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Published: July 20, 2026 03:05

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) The U.S. dollar surged against the Taiwan dollar Monday morning as foreign institutional investors continued moving funds out of Taiwan following a record-high net sell on Friday, when the local main board recorded its steepest-everā€¦

Taiwan shares open higher

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Published: July 20, 2026 01:07

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened up 121.88 points at 42,793.15 Monday on turnover of NT$15.60 billion (US$481.50 million).

Taipei fans embrace World Cup final despite early kickoff

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Published: July 20, 2026 00:58

Taipei, July 20 (CNA) More than 100 football fans packed a Taipei bar early Monday, many dressed in national team jerseys, to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, in which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0.

Rainfall to peak Monday under southwestern winds: CWA

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Published: July 19, 2026 12:22

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Rainfall is expected to peak on Monday, with heavy rain and localized torrential downpours possible in northern and northeastern Taiwan and central mountainous areas due to the influence of southwestern winds, the Central Weatherā€¦

TFDA to release Central Union oil test results Monday

https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202607190013

Published: July 19, 2026 11:15

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Sunday it will release test results Monday for raw cooking oil and downstream products linked to the Central Union Oil Corp. contamination scandal, as the number of affected businessesā€¦

4 injured after bus crashes into Taichung bus stop following collision

https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202607190012

Published: July 19, 2026 11:07

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Four people were injured Sunday after a city bus crashed into a bus stop in Taichung after being hit by a car that had collided with another vehicle.

26 disabled paddlers take on Keelung canoe challenge

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Published: July 19, 2026 09:45

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Twenty-six people with disabilities on Sunday embarked on a canoe challenge from Heping Island to Keelung Islet, a distance of more than 3 kilometers, marking the first time the challenge has been attempted by people withā€¦

Taiwan medical alliance expands Vietnam ties with cancer conference

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Published: July 19, 2026 09:30

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Taiwan's leading medical institutions joined Vietnamese partners in Hanoi on Saturday to expand bilateral cooperation in cancer care, smart healthcare and medical technology, as part of Taiwan's health diplomacy efforts in Southeastā€¦

Taiwan's students shine at international Biology, Chemistry Olympiads

https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202607190009

Published: July 19, 2026 08:11

Taipei/Vilnius, July 19 (CNA) Taiwanese students won four gold medals at the International Biology Olympiad and three golds and one silver at the International Chemistry Olympiad, ranking first and third, respectively, in gold medal tallies, the Ministryā€¦

Air Force considers buying upgraded domestically made combat drone

https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202607190008

Published: July 19, 2026 07:55

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Taiwan's Air Force is considering purchasing the latest version of the domestically developed Teng Yun 2 (éذ雲) uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) after significant upgrades improved its performance, a source familiar with the matterā€¦

Taiwan's student population drops 6.7% in 5 years amid low birth rate

https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202607190007

Published: July 19, 2026 07:22

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Taiwan's student population fell by about 283,000, or 6.7 percent, over the past five school years, dropping from about 4.212 million in 2020 to 3.929 million in 2025, according to a Ministry of Education (MOE) report releasedā€¦

President Lai honors F-16V pilot who died in January training accident

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Published: July 19, 2026 06:32

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (č³“ęø…å¾·) on Sunday presented a posthumous presidential citation honoring Air Force pilot Hsin Po-yi (č¾›ęŸęƅ), who died after his F-16V fighter jet crashed during a nighttime training mission off eastern Taiwan inā€¦

7 Taiwan counties, cities on alert for temperatures above 36Ā°C

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Published: July 19, 2026 06:27

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Sunday issued heat alerts for seven cities and counties in Taiwan with temperatures forecast to exceed 36 degrees Celsius, while an independent meteorologist warned of unstable weather andā€¦

Duckworth warns China may opt for economic blockade of Taiwan in 2028

https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202607190004

Published: July 19, 2026 06:19

Washington, July 18 (CNA) U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth has warned that China may be more likely to impose an economic blockade on Taiwan than launch a full-scale military invasion in 2028, arguing such a move could be carried out under the guise ofā€¦

Cross-regional military drills validate Taiwan's wartime plans: Experts

https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202607190001

Published: July 19, 2026 04:23

Taipei, July 19 (CNA) Taiwan's military conducted several cross-regional reinforcement drills over the past week that defense experts said focused on locations most vulnerable to a Chinese attack and critical for testing Taiwan's wartime operational plans.

Cabinet to introduce food safety law amendments amid oil scandal

https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202607180012

Published: July 18, 2026 10:16

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) The Executive Yuan is planning to pass draft amendments to the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation on July 23 in response to the recent Central Union Oil scandal, according to a Cabinet official on Saturday.

Taiwan reviewing gas imports after Papua New Guinea orders office closure

https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202607180011

Published: July 18, 2026 09:57

New Taipei, July 18 (CNA) Taiwan is reassessing its economic ties with Papua New Guinea (PNG) after the Pacific nation's decision to close Taipei's representative office in the country, including natural gas purchases, Foreign Minister Lin Chiaā€‘lung (ęž—ä½³é¾)ā€¦

14 cities, counties to simulate mobile internet outage during air raid drills

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Published: July 18, 2026 09:44

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) Fourteen cities and counties across northern and central Taiwan will simulate mobile internet disruptions as part of next month's nationwide air raid drills, with mobile users limited to voice calls and text messages for 30 minutes,ā€¦

Lee Hao-yu delivers go-ahead double in Tigers comeback win over Angels

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Published: July 18, 2026 08:16

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) Taiwanese infielder Lee Hao-yu (Ꝏēå®‡) drove in two runs with a go-ahead double in the ninth inning Friday, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

E-commerce site shuts down without prior notice: Taipei government

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Published: July 18, 2026 07:54

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) A local e-commerce furniture site apparently shut down without prior notice, according to Taipei City Government's Department of Legal Affairs, which warned of possible consumer rights violations and disputes.

CPC to leave domestic gasoline, diesel prices unchanged next week

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Published: July 18, 2026 07:53

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) Despite a spike in international crude oil prices, state-owned oil supplier CPC Corp., Taiwan, announced on Saturday that it will leave domestic gasoline and diesel prices unchanged next week to ease local inflationary pressure.

Wanli River barrier lake overflow delayed until early Monday: Agency

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Published: July 18, 2026 07:38

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) said Saturday that the expected overflow of a barrier lake on Hualien County's Wanli River has been delayed until the early hours of Monday due to increased seepage.

One dead in Hsinchu County fire early Saturday

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Published: July 18, 2026 07:19

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) A fire that broke out in an apartment building in Hsinchu County early Saturday claimed the life of one resident, according to the county's fire bureau.

U.S. expresses concern over PNG order to close Taiwan office

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Published: July 18, 2026 07:15

Washington, July 17 (CNA) The U.S. State Department on Friday expressed concern over reports that Papua New Guinea (PNG) has ordered the closure of Taiwan's representative office, saying the move is another example of Beijing's efforts to intimidateā€¦

Powertech plans joint venture with Broadcom in Singapore

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Published: July 18, 2026 07:14

Taipei, July 18 (CNA) Taiwan-based IC packaging and testing services provider Powertech Technology Inc. plans to set up a joint venture in Singapore with American fabless semiconductor firm Broadcom Inc. for advanced panel level IC assembly technologyā€¦

Taiwan drops Cambodia from visa facilitation programs, extends others

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Published: July 17, 2026 12:49

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) Taiwan will remove Cambodia from two visa facilitation programs on Aug. 1, while extending eased entry arrangements for Thailand, India and several other Southeast and South Asian countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saidā€¦

TPBL top pick Adam Hinton ready to cook in Taiwan

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Published: July 17, 2026 12:22

When Adam Hinton and his younger brother Robert returned to Taiwan to play in their first William Jones Cup in 2023, they said in unison that they did not want to leave their "second home."

New Taipei speech therapist indicted over alleged sexual abuse of 29 children

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Published: July 17, 2026 12:22

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) A speech therapist in New Taipei has been indicted for sexually abusing 29 minors with speech and cognitive impairments, with prosecutors seeking a 20-year prison sentence, according to an indictment released Friday.

Court orders Central Union Oil executive detained in tainted oil case

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Published: July 17, 2026 11:48

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) The Taichung District Court on Friday ordered Central Union Oil Corp. General Manager Yu Ling-chung (余凌冲) detained and held incommunicado after a higher court overturned an earlier ruling granting him bail in a tainted edible oilā€¦

Chang Gung builds Taiwan's first life-course gut microbiome database

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Published: July 17, 2026 10:30

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) Chang Gung Memorial Hospital has built Taiwan's first gut microbiome database covering people from newborns to 93 years old, mapping how intestinal bacteria change throughout life and laying the groundwork for microbiome-basedā€¦

Taiwan's Army conducts cross-region reinforcement drills

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Published: July 17, 2026 10:13

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) The Army Lanyang Regional Command based in Yilan County has completed rapid deployment and cross-region reinforcement drills as part of Taiwan's Joint Defense Exercises, which concluded Friday, the military said the same day.

Taiex suffers biggest single-day point drop in history

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Published: July 17, 2026 09:48

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) Taiwan's benchmark stock index plunged 2,953.71 points Friday, its biggest single-day drop on record, as a sell-off in artificial intelligence-related shares dragged U.S. markets lower and weighed on global equities.

KMT to rally in Taipei on July 25 over tainted cooking oil scandal

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Published: July 17, 2026 09:25

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun (鄭éŗ—ę–‡) said Friday that the party will hold a rally in Taipei on July 25 to urge the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government to address the Central Union Oil scandal and strengthen foodā€¦

U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

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Published: July 17, 2026 08:27

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Friday, gaining NT$0.039 to close at NT$32.288.

Tainan child dies while in care of unlicensed nanny

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Published: July 17, 2026 08:22

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) The death of a one-year-old boy in Tainan while being taken care of by an unlicensed babysitter is under investigation.

2-in-1 screening could cut gastric cancer deaths, yield benefits: NTUH

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Published: July 17, 2026 07:44

Taipei, July 15 (CNA) Adding a one-time test for a common stomach bacterium to Taiwan's existing colorectal cancer screening program could generate societal benefits worth five times the cost while cutting gastric cancer deaths, a study led by Nationalā€¦

O'Pay first e-payment platform approved for overseas remittances

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Published: July 17, 2026 07:26

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) O'Pay has become Taiwan's first electronic payment platform approved to provide overseas small-value remittance services, including transfers for migrant workers, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) said Thursday.

Taiwan shares close down 6.47%

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Published: July 17, 2026 05:57

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended down 2,953 points, or 6.47 percent, at 42,671.27 Friday on turnover of NT$1.21 trillion (US$37.61 billion).

KMT Taipei councilor indicted over alleged assistant subsidy fraud

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Published: July 17, 2026 05:46

Taipei, July 17 (CNA) Taipei prosecutors on Friday indicted Kuomintang (KMT) Taipei City Councilor Lee Fu Chung-wu (ęŽå‚…äø­ę­¦) and six others on corruption and document forgery charges over an alleged NT$9.77 million (US$306,000) assistant subsidy fraud scheme.

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