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Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔Taiwan News〕Taiwan becomes world's 5th largest stock market TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s stock market capitalization has surpassed India’s, making it the world’s fifth-largest equity market, driven by a strong rally in TSMC amid continued investor enthusiasm over AI-related technology stocks. Taiwan’s stock market capitalization rose to US$4.95 trillion (NT$155.65 trillion) as of

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔Focus Taiwan〕'Taiwan Travelogue' wins 2026 International Booker Prize Taipei, May 20 (CNA) "Taiwan Travelogue" (臺灣漫遊錄), a novel by Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi (楊双子) and translated into English by Lin King (金翎), has won the 2026 International Booker Prize, becoming the first Taiwanese work to win the award. The win, announced Tuesday in London, came after King's translation of the

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔Taiwan News〕Taichung’s Hanshin Intercontinental tops NT$1 billion in first-month sales TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taichung’s Hanshin Intercontinental Shopping Plaza exceeded early sales expectations in its first month after opening on April 10. The development generated more than NT$1 billion (US$31.6 million) in its first month. It also recorded 1.35 million visits, according to UDN Mon

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔Az Big Media〕Halo Vista will create a ‘city within a city’ in TSMC’s backyard Through smart planning, savvy investing and stakeholder alignment, the Valley’s reputation as a nascent industrial powerhouse is spreading. TSMC’s $165 billion campus in North Phoenix is symbolic of the region’s transformation away from the boom-bust cycle that left it vulnerable during the 2008 financial c

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔Focus Taiwan〕Taiwan opens trade and investment center in Phoenix Taipei, May 2 (CNA) The Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center opened Friday in Phoenix, Arizona, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said. Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫) presided over the opening ceremony of the Phoenix center, Taiwan's second such facility in the United States after one in Dallas, acc

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔Yahoo Finance〕Taiwan B2B Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2026: Market Grew by 38.4% to Reach $625 Million in 2025 - Investment Opportunities to 2030 The B2B BNPL market in Taiwan is expanding rapidly as firms seek flexible payment solutions, offering growth in diverse sectors like retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Opportunities lie in leveraging sales channels, segmenting by e

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 IMF raises Taiwan's growth forecast to 5.2% TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised Taiwan’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 5.2%. The IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook report that global growth is expected to reach 3.1% this year, down from its January estimate of 3.3%, per AFP . It also lowered its growth forecast for

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 Taiwan’s TSMC eyes 4th straight record profit TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — TSMC is expected to post a fourth consecutive quarter of record profit amid strong demand for AI chips, Reuters reported Monday. Analysts estimate net profit for January–March at roughly NT$542.6 billion (US$17.1 billion). Any result above NT$505.7 billion would mark a record high and extend its prof

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 Taiwan GDP may still reach 7% if Iran war is short-lived TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s economy is still likely to grow 7% this year if the war in Iran does not last too long, the National Development Council said Thursday. In March, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics raised its forecast for 2026 gross domestic product growth to 7.71% from 3.

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 Japan leads Taiwan tourism recovery accounting for 17% of arrivals TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Visitors from Japan led Taiwan’s tourism recovery in 2025, accounting for 17.3% of arrivals, according to statistics released by the Ministry of the Interior, per CNA . More than 8.57 million international tourists visited Taiwan in 2025, representing a 9.1% increase from the prev

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 Thai influencers spotlight Taiwan’s hidden gems in new tourism push TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Tourism Administration held an event in Bangkok on Friday promoting its “Taiwan 100 Ways” campaign. The event featured videos of four Thai influencers traveling around Taiwan. The influencers visited several cities and counties, exploring destinations and experiences less fam

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 Taiwan dumpling chain Bafang Yunji plans over 20 US outlets Taiwanese restaurant chain Bafang Yunji reported record financial results and outlined plans to expand both domestically and in the US, where it aims to operate more than 20 outlets by the end of 2026. The dumpling and potsticker brand posted NT$8.79 billion (US$275 million) in revenue last year, a 9.51% incre

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 Global Mall’s New Taipei Banqiao store reports nearly NT$3 billion in revenue TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Global Mall, a subsidiary of Kindom Development, reported nearly NT$3 billion (US$100 million) in revenue last year at its Banqiao Station store, mainly driven by dining demand from commuters. The company reported that its Banqiao store has posted double-digit growth fo

Every week, we'll select Taiwan's five business news from the previous week for your review. 〔 Taiwan News 〕 Over 300 'TSMC babies' born in Arizona as US fabs grow TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles said Sunday that more than 300 “TSMC babies” have been born locally, reflecting the growth of Taiwanese communities alongside TSMC’s industrial expansion in Arizona. The Los Angeles office held a Lunar New Year gathering on Sunday, attend