Stock market news: Taiwan’s highest volume stocks see mixed movement, Asia Optical rises 2.56%

Taiwan’s stock market saw varied movements in high-volume stocks on Thursday, with some companies posting gains while others traded lower as of 11:55 am TST. Among the most actively traded stocks, Asia Optical Co. Inc. led the gains, rising 2.56% to 180.5 …

'She has arrived home safely': Barbie Hsu's mum, sister husband bring her ashes home to Taiwan

The ashes of late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu have been brought home by her mother, sister, and husband. The family flew to Taiwan to retrieve an urn containing Hsu's remains on Feb. 5, reported Taiwanese media Liberty Times. Her husband, Koo Jun Yup, …

Taiwan’s APT forecasts 30% growth driven by AI demand

SPEAK UP: K-pop 2NE1, J-pop Yoasobi to rock Taiwan (2/2) 韓日天團2NE1、Yoasobi慶新春（下）

A: Apart from 2NE1, Rain and Maroon 5, Japanese band Yoasobi is set to hold two shows in Taipei this weekend. B: Yoasobi? A: Yoasobi is a J-pop duo formed by Ayase and Ikura in 2019, and it’s loved by young people. Haven’t you heard? Photo: Liberty Times …

South Korea is the latest government to block China’s DeepSeek on official devices, following Australia and Taiwan

From Italy To Taiwan, Countries That Have Banned The Use Of China's DeepSeek

DeepSeek's rapid rise to fame has led to widespread scrutiny over its security and safety. Regulators worldwide are taking a closer look at the Chinese AI app, just days after it skyrocketed to fame. Several countries, including Italy and Australia, …

Foreign, Taiwan island media hype on alleged Chinese mainland construction of landing barges exposes anxiety over ...

An infantry fighting vehicle of a combined arms brigade affiliated with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) 80th Group Army disembarks from a civilian roll-on roll-off passenger ship in a cross-sea transport exercise in waters between the Yellow …

Chinese embassy strongly condemns UK politician's visit to China's Taiwan island

Photo: screenshot from the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom Chinese Embassy in the UK strongly condemned British Conservative lawmaker Tom Tugendhat’s visit to China’s Taiwan island. Tugendhat has been scheming to suppress the Chinese community in the …

Barbie Hsu's death: Ashes of late Taiwanese singer-actress back in Taiwan

The ashes of late Taiwanese singer-actress Barbie Hsu, also known as 'Big S', have been sent to Taiwan from Japan on Wednesday (Feb 5). A statement released by the star's family read: "Thank you to all media friends for waiting for Shi- …

'Meteor Garden' star Barbie Hsu’s remains brought home to Taiwan from Japan

February 6, 2025 | 1:35pm MANILA, Philippines — The ashes of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu is now back in Taiwan after being cremated in Japan.  Barbie’s family confirmed in a statement that her remains have arrived in her native country yesterday. Taiwan …