2026/01/08

Frank Hsieh selected as Taiwan-Japan Relations Association chairman

Taipei, Jan. 6 (CNA) Frank Hsieh (謝長廷), Taiwan's former representative to Japan, assumed the chairmanship of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association (TJRA) on Tuesday, succeeding Su Jia-chyuan (蘇嘉全) in leading the body responsible for representing Taipe...

2026/01/08

BADMINTON/Chou Tien-chen sweeps Lin Chun-yi in BWF Malaysia Open opener

Taipei, Jan. 6 (CNA) Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen (周天成) advanced to the last 16 of the men's singles draw at badminton's Malaysia Open after a 2-0 victory over compatriot Lin Chun-yi (林俊易) on Tuesday. Chou, ranked sixth in the world, swept the wo...

2026/01/08

Taiwan's forex reserves hit 2nd highest at end-2025, cements No. 4 status

Taipei, Jan. 6 (CNA) Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves hit US$602.55 billion at the end of December, the second highest ever, cementing the nation's status as the No. 4 forex reserves holder globally, the local central bank said Tuesday. Data c...