Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index saw a positive start, opening up by 267.96 points to reach 39,571.46. This development was accompanied by a turnover of NT$16.90 billion, equivalent to US$529.85 million. According to Focus Taiwan, this upward movement in the index reflects a strong market opening, underscoring investor activity and sentiment. The turnover indicates substantial trading volume, which could influence market trends throughout the day.