May 20, 2026

‘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…

‘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…

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 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…

U.S. Dollar Rises in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.675 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, representing an increase of NT$0.025 from the previous close.

According to Focus Taiwan, this increment reflects the ongoing fluctuations in currenc…

U.S. Dollar Rises in Taipei Trading

Taipei: The U.S. dollar was traded at NT$31.675 at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, representing an increase of NT$0.025 from the previous close.

According to Focus Taiwan, this increment reflects the ongoing fluctuations in currenc…

Khon Kaen Zoo Opens Voting for Pygmy Hippo Baby Names

Khon kaen: Khon Kaen Zoo has announced the opening of public voting for selecting one of the five proposed names for their newest addition, a baby pygmy hippo. This initiative offers zoo visitors and the general public an opportunity to participate in…