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Taiwan Shares Open Higher

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened with an increase, up 28.6 points, reaching 40,204.16. The opening turnover for the day was NT$9.11 billion, equivalent to US$284.98 million.

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market’s performa…

‘Taiwan Travelogue’ Wins 2026 International Booker Prize

London: “Taiwan Travelogue,” a novel by Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi and translated into English by Lin King, has won the 2026 International Booker Prize, becoming the first Taiwanese work to win the award.

According to Focus Taiwan, the win, ann…

Escalating Middle East Conflict Strains Thai Export Sector

Bangkok: Fighting in the Middle East is igniting flames, severely impacting Thai exports. Thai manufacturers and exporters are complaining that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is worsening the already struggling economy, driving up producti…

Ekniti Advocates for Digital Approach to Combat Corruption

Bangkok: Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has voiced his support for a “digital fight against corruption” strategy during a special lecture at the Advanced Executive Program in Anti-Corruption Strategy. He emphasiz…

Fuel Shortage Concerns Prompt Rush to Gas Stations Across Regions

Loei: People rushed to fill up their tanks, but many gas stations put up signs saying they were out of stock or had quantity limits. Retailers explained that this was a stock management measure to prevent shortages and urged the public not to panic or…

Egg Prices Surge Due to Hot Weather and Rising Feed Costs

Bangkok: Hot weather and soaring feed costs are pushing up egg prices after a long period of low farm-gate prices. The network of egg-laying chicken farmer cooperatives has adjusted its recommended farm-gate price for mixed chicken eggs upwards from 3…

ERC Adjusts LNG Procurement Plan Amid Middle East Tensions

Bangkok: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has revised its plan to procure additional spot LNG shipments by three more trips, and is accelerating efforts to find alternative pricing options for the May-August period. The adjustment comes as elect…