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Think Tank Revises Taiwan’s 2026 GDP Growth Projection to 7.56%

Taipei: The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) announced an upward revision of its forecast for Taiwan’s GDP growth in 2026 to 7.56 percent, attributing this adjustment primarily to strong global demand for artificial intelligence, which is …

Taiwan Shares Surge Over 3% as TSMC Reaches New Heights

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan surged more than 3 percent as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. closed at a new high after the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) raised the investment ceiling for the stock by active exchange-trade…

Plastic Bag Supply Stabilizes After Initial Price Hike: Official

Taipei: The supply of plastic bags is now stable nationwide after the war in the Middle East briefly caused prices to spike and the government asked petrochemical companies to increase production of key materials, an official said Thursday.

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Experts Highlight Potential of Taiwan-Ukraine Drone Cooperation

Taipei: There is significant potential for Taiwan and Ukraine to deepen cooperation in drone technology as wartime demand accelerates innovation and exposes supply chain vulnerabilities, analysts at a Taipei-based think tank said Thursday.

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Taiex Swings 1,757 Points on Record Turnover, Ends Lower

Taipei: Shares in Taiwan fluctuated sharply Thursday, with the benchmark index swinging more than 1,700 points before closing lower, as profit-taking set in after the market hit a fresh intraday high. The Taiex, the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s (TWSE) main…