January 20, 2026

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.38% Amid Active Trading

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 120.70 points, or 0.38 percent, at 31,759.99 Tuesday on turnover of NT$777.11 billion (US$24.55 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the local market experienced a day of gains, with investors actively trading, leading …

Starlux to Launch New Direct Route from Taichung to Kumamoto

Taipei: Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines has announced the launch of a new Taichung-Kumamoto route set to begin on March 31. The airline will operate three round-trip flights per week to Japan’s Kyushu region, providing the only direct service connecting…

TSMC Rebound Drives Taiex to Record High Amid Investor Optimism

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan reached a new record high on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) rebounded from early losses, buoyed by optimism regarding its fundamentals, dealers reported. The Taiex, Taiwan Stock Exchange’s benchmark i…

Taiwan’s Export Orders Reach Record High in 2025 Due to AI Surge

Taipei: Taiwan’s export orders achieved unprecedented levels in 2025, surging by 26.0 percent compared to the previous year, driven by the flourishing artificial intelligence sector, as reported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on Tuesday.