February 2, 2026

Labor Funds Post Record Gains Over NT$1 Trillion in 2025

Taipei: Funds managed by Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Funds posted gains of over NT$1 trillion (US$31.59 billion) in 2025, setting a record for the second consecutive year, according to data released by the bureau on Monday.

According to Focus Taiwan, t…

Taiwanese Startups’ Exports Surge 29.3% in 2025, MOEA Reports

Taipei: Exports from Taiwanese startups grew 29.3 percent to reach NT$147.9 billion (US$4.68 billion) in 2025, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Monday. Southeast Asia posted the fastest growth among overseas markets, with exports surging 1…

Taiwan Manufacturing Activity Strengthens as U.S. Tariff Cuts Loom

Taipei: Taiwan’s manufacturing activity saw its fourth consecutive month of expansion in January, following the United States’ announcement of forthcoming tariff reductions on Taiwanese goods, as reported by the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Rese…

Taiwan Stock Market Index Opens Lower Amidst High Turnover

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index began the trading day on a lower note, dropping 55.29 points to reach 32,008.46. The opening session saw a turnover of NT$10.08 billion, equivalent to approximately US$319.79 million.

According to Focus…