Business

Taiwan Shares Close Up 0.62% on Monday

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 266.66 points, or 0.62 percent, at 43,386.41 Monday on turnover of NT$844.53 billion (US$26.16 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market in Taiwan showed a positive trend today with a notable rise in points…

Taiwan Brokerage Accounts Reach Record 14.6 Million in July

Taipei: The number of people with brokerage accounts in Taiwan rose by nearly 119,000 in July to a record 14.61 million, with investors aged 19 and under accounting for the largest increase.

According to Focus Taiwan, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE…

Taiwan Shares Open Lower with Significant Decline

Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index experienced a notable drop as it opened down by 339.33 points at 42,780.42 on Monday. The initial turnover was recorded at NT$15.99 billion, equivalent to US$495.38 million.

According to Focus Taiwan, t…

Around 70% of Taiwanese Use AI Agents on Weekly Basis: Survey

Taipei: Nearly 70 percent of people in Taiwan use artificial intelligence (AI) agents at least once a week, according to a survey released Monday by Mastercard Taiwan. The “2026 Survey on Consumer AI Usage Habits in Taiwan” identified ChatGPT and Gemi…

U.S. Dollar Surges Past NT$32.4 Due to Fund Outflows

Taipei: The U.S. dollar experienced a significant rise against the Taiwan dollar on Monday, surpassing the NT$32.4 mark, driven by substantial fund outflows, according to dealers.

According to Focus Taiwan, the greenback rose NT$0.146 against the Ta…