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Friday 26 December 2025
Taiwan economy to grow higher than expected in 2025, but weaken in 2026
Taiwan's economy saw outstanding growth in 2025, emerging as an outlier not just in Asia but also worldwide. In its recently released forecast for 2026, the Institute of Economics...
Monday 22 December 2025
Central bank raises Taiwan's 2025 growth forecast to 7.31%
Taiwan's Central Bank has sharply revised its economic growth forecast for 2025 to 7.31% from the 4.55% projected in September, citing the absence of US semiconductor tariffs under...
Monday 15 December 2025
Taiwan set for 2026 outperformance on AI, advanced chip orders

Global growth is poised to lose momentum. IMF forecasts show global GDP easing from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026. China's...

Thursday 11 December 2025
China's steel engine loses steam, rewrites the iron ore trade map

China's slowdown, marked by weak consumption, a deep property slump, deflationary pressure, and softer investment, is weighing on steel...

Wednesday 22 October 2025
AI boosts Taiwan's economy but challenges balanced growth goals
Taiwan's economy is experiencing a dramatic surge fueled by its dominant position in global semiconductor manufacturing and the artificial intelligence boom. The Chung-Hua Institution...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
US economic growth in early 2025 driven largely by AI data centers and IT investments
The US economy's expansion in the first half of 2025 was significantly propelled by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and information technology, according...
Friday 3 October 2025
Taiwan's economy hits new heights on semiconductor, AI, and green infrastructure strengths
Taiwan is set to surpass South Korea in per capita GDP a year ahead of schedule, reaching the US$40,000 target by 2026. This is fueled by record-breaking exports, robust semiconductor...
Thursday 2 October 2025
India's Gujarat state eases labor laws to boost manufacturing amid growth goals
India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a youthful demographic, is positioning itself as a central player in global manufacturing. In response to economic ambitions and...
Sunday 31 August 2025
Unmanned boat demand boosts outlook for Taiwan’s leading shipbuilders
Taiwan's 2026 defense budget is set to approach NT$1 trillion amid increases in military spending and heightened defense policies. This will lead to a major boost in maritime and...
Sunday 10 August 2025
AI infrastructure era arrives: new quarterly capex records across the field
The AI race has evolved into a contest over the pace of AI infrastructure development. Seven leading global tech companies have hit a record high in combined quarterly capex, with...
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Vietnam extends VAT reduction to end of 2026 to boost economy
The Vietnamese National Assembly has approved an extension of the value-added tax (VAT) cut, reducing the rate from 10% to 8% until the end of 2026 to support domestic economic growth...
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Taiwan rises to 6th in global competitiveness rankings, driven by robust AI, chip, and R&D strengths
Taiwan has climbed two places to secure 6th position in the 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, outperforming 63 of the 69 economies surveyed. The country also retained its title...
Friday 13 June 2025
Trump's NATO demands fuel EU defense boom, Taiwan's tech cash in
Europe's military-industrial supply chain is experiencing renewed momentum as US President Donald Trump's hardline stance on NATO defense budgets continues to reshape spending priorities...
Thursday 29 May 2025
Trade war fallout: US delays EU tariffs, China's PMI slips, Taiwan retreats
The US has once again delayed the imposition of a 50% tariff on European imports, following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
China reportedly drafts long-term tech self-reliance plan as 'Made in China 2025' nears completion
As China approaches the end of its "Made in China 2025" initiative, Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that Beijing is drafting a comprehensive plan to guide technological...