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Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang, Shen to debate Oct. 31

Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang, Shen to debate Oct. 31

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) of the Kuomintang (KMT) and his challenger, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Puma Shen (沈伯洋), agreed Thursday to hold their first televised debate on Oct. 31.

10/15/2026 08:56 PM

TSMC evaluating Texas production, cooperation with Terafab
C. C. Wei (魏哲家), Chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), said Thursday that the chipmaker is evaluating the possibility of collaborating with Elon Musk's Terafab project in Texas.
10/15/2026 07:51 PM
Labor groups allege contract swaps, low pay for Indonesian workers
Labor groups on Thursday accused a Taiwanese offshore wind equipment manufacturer of exploiting Indonesian technical workers whose monthly salary contracts were allegedly replaced with lower-paying hourly agreements, and urged a review of the system used to bring them to Taiwan.
10/15/2026 08:39 PM
Army to open Chengkungling base to public Oct. 24
The Army will open its Chengkungling base to the public on Oct. 24, showcasing new equipment including M1A2T tanks and HIMARS rocket systems, while offering rides in eight-wheeled armored vehicles and other hands-on military experiences, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Thursday.
10/15/2026 08:52 PM
3 die after being found unconscious in Matsu vessel cabin
Three people died Thursday after being found unconscious inside a cabin of a work vessel at Meng'ao Harbor on Dongju Island in the Matsu archipelago, and rescuers later detected high levels of carbon monoxide at the scene.
10/15/2026 08:16 PM
TSMC raises 2026 sales growth forecast to 44%, leaves capex unchanged
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said Thursday that it has raised its 2026 sales growth forecast to 44 percent in U.S. dollar terms, while leaving its capital expenditure (capex) budget unchanged.
10/15/2026 05:17 PM
Underground railway set to reshape old Tainan, revive historic station
Trains are set to begin running underground in Tainan on Saturday, marking a major step in reshaping the southern Taiwan city's urban landscape and opening up new possibilities for its century-old railway station to serve as a gateway to local history and culture.
10/15/2026 05:54 PM
Group urges candidates to address four women's rights priorities
A women's rights group on Thursday urged candidates running for top local government positions to address four priorities: housing for survivors of domestic violence, action against workplace sexual harassment, childcare and caregiver training.
10/15/2026 06:43 PM
World stamp exhibition in Taipei to celebrate 130 years of Chunghwa Post
The PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition will be held for six days in November in Taipei, marking the 130th anniversary of Chunghwa Post, Taiwan's state-owned postal service, organizers of the event said Thursday.
10/15/2026 07:13 PM

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