May 4, 2026

Taiex Posts Record Daily Point Gain, Surges Above 40,000 Points

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan recorded a historic daily gain of more than 1,700 points on Monday, closing above the 40,000-point threshold for the first time. The rally was driven by large-cap semiconductor stocks amid optimism regarding the ongoing AI boo…

Lai Urges Increased Taiwanese Investment During Visit to Eswatini

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te on Sunday visited several Taiwan-funded projects in Eswatini, urging greater private Taiwanese investment in the African country. The visit, accompanied by senior Eswatini officials, marked the second day of Lai’s trip t…

Taiwan Shares Close Up 4.57%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 1,778.51 points, or 4.57 percent, at 40,705.14 Monday on turnover of NT$1.01 trillion (US$31.51 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the significant rise in Taiwan’s stock market reflects increased investor confidence…

Two Weather Fronts to Bring Rain Across Taiwan This Week

Taipei: Two weather fronts are expected to affect Taiwan this week, bringing showers and thunderstorms across the island, with northern Taiwan likely to see heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).