August 21, 2026

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.65%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 290.55 points, or 0.65 percent, at 45,224.29 Friday on turnover of NT$719.28 billion (US$22.57 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the market showed an upward trend, closing with a notable increase in points. The tota…

Taiwan Shares Climb as Tech Giants Lead Recovery

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed higher Friday as tech heavyweights, including contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), rebounded from earlier weakness on bargain hunting. The Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s benchmark index,…