Taiwan shuts down as Krathon approaches

Taiwan shut down schools and closed its financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon pounded its south and east with torrential rains and winds ahead of its expected landfall. Krathon, packing ...

Taiwan premier’s power bill scrutinized

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Premier Chou Jung-tai (卓榮泰) has been questioned by opposition legislators after it was revealed his electricity consumption cost the taxpayer around NT$15,750 (US$517) ...

PMI decreases amid weakness overseas

The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) shed 4.4 points to 49.2, dropping back into contraction territory, as companies turned from cautious to conservative regarding their ...