Industry

Taiwanese Tofu Pudding Brand Sees Unexpected Success in Seoul

Seoul: Mango tofu pudding, a Taiwanese dessert unfamiliar to many South Koreans, has become an unexpected hit in Seoul. A three-month pop-up store operated by Taiwanese brand Mata Tofu Pudding at the Hyundai Seoul department store has generated NT$2.5…

Taiwan’s Economy Sees Record Growth in First Half of 2026

Taipei: Taiwan’s economy expanded 13.72 percent in the first half of 2026, marking its strongest first-half growth in 50 years, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Friday. The performance was driven by the artific…

Taiwan Manufacturing Sector Shows Steady Growth in June

Taipei: Taiwan’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in June, with the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) saying Friday that its business climate indicator stayed in the “yellow-red” zone for a second consecutive month.

According to Fo…

Taiwan Shares Surge by 7.98%

Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 3,186.45 points, or 7.98 percent, at 43,119.75 Friday on turnover of NT$833.71 billion (US$25.75 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the significant increase in Taiwan shares marks a notable shift in the market. The t…