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Manufacturers’ Business Sentiment Improves on AI Boom

Taipei: Business sentiment in the local manufacturing sector improved in July as many export-oriented companies continued to receive a boost from robust global demand for AI applications, the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) said Tuesday. …

Taiex Rises as Semiconductor Stocks Rebound Amid Moderate Trading

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan closed higher Tuesday as major semiconductor stocks recouped earlier losses on a rally in South Korea, while turnover remained moderate with many investors on the sidelines, awaiting new leads, dealers said. The Taiex, the Tai…

AI Demand Drives Industrial Production to Record High in July

Taipei: Taiwan’s industrial production index hit a record high in July on strong demand for AI-related products, with the sub-index for the manufacturing sector also posting its highest level on record, according to data released by the Ministry of Ec…

Business Group Raises Concerns Over Labor Shortage in White Paper

Taipei: The Taiwan-based business group Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) issued its 2026 white paper on Monday, raising concerns over labor shortages among other major issues facing the country’s industrial development.

According to …