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President Lai says Taiwan power supply secure through 2032
President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan’s electricity supply will remain secure through 2032, addressing power concerns raised by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
2026/06/02 14:44
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TVBS Poll: Stock market surge masks governance shortcomings
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval rose from 32% to 38% on economic growth, but governance satisfaction stayed at 31%. Here is what to know.
2026/05/18 19:21
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Taiwan stocks fall 376 points amid market overheating fears
Taiwan’s stock index fell 376 points on April 30, breaking below 39,000 after a 922-point swing. TSMC dropped 2% in a late ’short attack’ despite strong fundamentals.
2026/04/30 16:02
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Taiwan Surpasses the UK: The Real Story Behind Its Rise
Yesterday, Taiwan surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world’s seventh-largest stock market by total capitalization. At roughly US$4.14 trillion, it edged past the UK’s US$4.09 trillion. The TAIEX has surged nearly 26% year-to-date, compared with just 6% for the FTSE 100. In April alone, foreign investors poured more than US$10 billion into Taipei. The reaction in some quarters was predictably dismissive: It’s just TSMC. It’s an AI bubble. Taiwan simply got lucky.
2026/04/17 14:10
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Central Bank chief urges caution as Taiwan stocks tumble
Taiwan’s economy shows stability as February’s business indicators rise, despite stock market turbulence due to the Middle East conflict. Central Bank monitors CPI and foreign capital.
2026/03/30 16:57
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Taiwan stock market falls 4.43% amid Iran conflict fears
Taiwan’s stock market fell sharply on March 9, with the index dropping 1,489.12 points amid global tensions. TSMC, MediaTek, and Foxconn shares also declined.
2026/03/09 17:45
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Taiwan stocks dip amid oil market turmoil
U.S. and Israel’s Operation Epic Fury against Iran has spiked oil prices, impacting global markets. Taiwan’s stock market fell, with TSMC and Foxconn declining.
2026/03/06 15:05
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Taiwan stocks rebound, TSMC leads market surge
The Taiwan Stock Exchange rebounded by 844.06 points on March 5, closing at 33,672.94, after a slump due to Middle East tensions. Major stocks like TSMC and MediaTek saw gains.
2026/03/05 15:57
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Taiwan stocks close sharply lower on semiconductor slide
Taiwan’s stock market fell 1.51% on Feb. 5, closing at 31,801.27 points. Electronics and semiconductors weakened, while financial and tourism stocks rose.
2026/02/05 15:20
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Taiwan stocks recover after early plunge, close up 0.29%
Taipei stock market rose 94.45 points to 32,289.81 on Feb. 4, despite early losses. TSMC fell, while Foxconn and MediaTek gained. High-priced stocks showed strong momentum.
2026/02/04 17:39
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TSMC and MediaTek lead Taiwan’s 571-point stock surge
The Taiwan Stock Exchange surged 571.33 points on Feb. 3, closing at 32,195.36, with TSMC and MediaTek leading gains. Memory stocks struggled, impacting the sector.
2026/02/03 15:46
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Bank of Taiwan to exchange new bills for Lunar New Year
Bank of Taiwan will open 160 branches next week for Lunar New Year bill demand. General Manager Wu Chia-hsiao reports record profits and a positive 2026 outlook.
2026/02/03 08:00
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Taiwan stock index drops 439 points amid heavyweight losses
Taiwan’s stock market fell sharply on Feb. 2, closing 439.72 points lower. Major stocks like TSMC and MediaTek dropped amid external market influences.
2026/02/02 15:33
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TSMC, Foxconn lead Taiwan stock market decline on Friday
The Taipei stock market fell 472.52 points on Jan. 30, closing at 32,063.75. Textile stocks led declines, while memory stocks saw gains. TSMC and Foxconn dropped.
2026/01/30 16:41
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Taiwan stocks close at record 32,803 points on chip rally
The Taipei stock market hit a record high on Jan. 28, driven by semiconductor gains. TSMC and Macronix led the surge, while pandemic-related stocks soared.
2026/01/28 16:25
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Taiwan index surges to record as investors eye Fed decision
Taiwan’s stock market hit a record high on Jan. 27, led by TSMC’s surge. Investors eye global financial events and U.S. market trends.
2026/01/27 16:10
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Taiwan stock market gains 0.32% on strong trading volume
Taipei stock market closed up 103.01 points at 32,064.52 on Jan. 26, with a transaction value of NT$724.614 billion. TSMC saw a decline, while MediaTek rose.
2026/01/26 16:00
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Taiwan official touts benefits of new U.S. trade agreement
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-lung announced that the new U.S.-Taiwan tariff trade agreement will boost industrial competitiveness and reduce revenue uncertainty.
2026/01/26 12:00
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TAIEX jumps 500 points as Wall Street rebound lifts markets
Taiwan’s stock market surged as TAIEX rose 1.6% amid easing U.S.-Europe tensions. Key gains in electronics and semiconductors drove the index to a historic high.
2026/01/22 16:00
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Taiwan’s year-end bonuses reveal stark economic disparity
Taiwan’s stock market hits record 31,408 points, but 60% of listed companies underperform. TSMC dominates while hospitality workers get one-month bonuses versus tech, travel industry’s 10 months.
2026/01/16 17:18
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Taiwan Stock Exchange posts fourth straight weekly gain
Taiwan’s stock market surged, gaining 598.12 points to close at 31,408.70. TSMC led the rise, while SpaceX IPO anticipation boosted satellite stocks. Trading volume hit NT$823.361 billion.
2026/01/16 16:00
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Foxconn leads Taiwan stock rally amid tariff speculation
Taipei’s stock market surged on Jan. 14, closing up 234.56 points at 30,941.78. Electronics and OTC indexes rose, along with strong performances in plastics and textiles.
2026/01/14 16:00
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Taiwan stocks close at record high amid broad sector gains
Taipei’s stock market surged on Jan. 12, closing up 278.33 points at 30,567.29. TSMC hit a peak, boosting the index. Traditional industries and electronics rose.
2026/01/12 16:00
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Memory chip stocks surge in Taiwan amid supply shortage
Taipei stock market closed lower on Jan. 8, with the index down 0.25% to 30,360.55. TSMC aided a brief rebound. Plastics led gains, while electronics fell.
2026/01/08 15:23
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Taiwan opposition drafts bill to combat declining births
The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party propose the "Taiwan Future Account" bill to address Taiwan’s declining birth rate. The bill offers financial support for children, investing in their future education and career training.
2026/01/06 19:00