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Taiwan's Industrial Production Rises 28.7% in March

-- Taiwan's industrial production jumped 28.7% year on year in March, driven by a 30.7% increase in manufacturing output, according to official data.

Monthly, the industrial production climbed 26.4%, with manufacturing up 26.8%.

After seasonal adjustments, industrial output increased 1.6% from the previous month, while manufacturing grew 4.1%.

Other sectors showed mixed performance, with mining output falling 10.6% and electricity and gas supply down 1.8%.

For the first quarter, industrial production rose 24.6% year-on-year, supported by a 26.5% rise in manufacturing activity, the data showed.

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