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Market Chatter: Micron Technology Offers Rewards, Bonus for Taiwan Employees

Taiwan-based direct employees of US-based chip maker Micron Technology will receive total ​​rewards equivalent to 35 to ⁠68 months of ​pay for the fiscal 2026, with minimum ​cash compensation of NT$1.7 million, Reuters reported on Friday quoting the company.Taiwan employees of the company ​who joined before Aug. 29, 2025, will get a cash bonus of NT$1 million for fiscal 2026.Micron's decision follows a major demonstration of support for potential strike action by unions representing a majority of its Taiwanese workforce.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Taiwan Securities Sector Sees Solid Earnings, Growing Structural Gaps, Fitch Says

Taiwanese securities firms should maintain solid earnings until the end of 2026 despite increasing volatility in the past months, Fitch Ratings said in a Wednesday release.The sector's total net profit jumped 325% year over year in the first half, with proprietary trading, brokerage income and underwriting revenue gaining from solid market activity, Fitch said.However, Fitch sees greater structural challenges for smaller independent brokers amid a growing gap with larger securities firms.The divide could widen if a shift in current favorable market conditions occurs, the rating agency said.Larger brokers further boost their market shares through group synergies, digital platforms, and affiliated investment trust companies with expanding ETF products, the rating agency said.Meanwhile, smaller firms face less diversification and dependence on proprietary trading income, leading to a smaller market share.Net adjusted leverage for the 10 biggest brokers grew to 9.6x, still in line with Fitch's "bbb" category capitalization and leverage score and the Taiwanese securities sector's "bbb+" sector risk operating environment.The rating agency sees most firms retaining sufficient capital buffers even with increased leverage, given their retained earnings and ongoing balance sheet management.

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International

Taiwan's Trade Surplus Balloons to $22.30 Billion in August

Taiwan's trade surplus expanded to $22.30 billion in August from $16.83 billion in the same month last year, according to data from the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday.The latest figure was higher than $17.2 billion in July.Exports rose 41% year over year to $82.40 billion, while imports increased 44.3% to $60.10 billion.

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Taiwan's Annual Inflation Eases to 2.04% in August

Taiwan's annual inflation rate eased to 2.04% in August from 2.54% in July, National Statistics said Tuesday.Core inflation, which excludes selected food and energy items, slipped to 2.3% in August from 2.38% in the previous month, the data showed.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan's AIDC Expands Counter-Drone Focus Amid China Threat

Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development (AICD) is expanding into counter-drone systems as Taipei seeks to boost defenses against China's growing unmanned aircraft capabilities, Nikkei Asian Review reported Tuesday, citing AIDC Senior Vice President Alex Tsai.The company is developing radar and electronic-jamming capabilities, while researching low-cost hard-kill options, including cheaper rockets and drone interceptors. AIDC won a NT$1.2 billion contract with Shield AI in July to supply 12 shipborne V-BAT drones to Taiwan's Coast Guard, the Nikkei said.AIDC is also seeking overseas opportunities, including Japan, while demand for Taiwanese drone components such as motors, batteries and flight-control systems is growing in Europe, the news outlet said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia Week Ahead: Inflation Prints; GDP Reports; Producer Price Figures

The week ahead in Asia has a number of key figures scheduled for release.The week starts with inflation numbers from Thailand and Taiwan, along with China's trade figures and Q2 GDP growth for Japan and South Korea.Mid-week, the calendar shows China's inflation and producer price numbers set to be published. Japan's Reuters Tankan index and machine tool orders are expected among other data.The week will close with Japan's producer price index numbers, while India's inflation data is expected to come out on Sept. 12.The 18th BRICS summit will take place in New Delhi, India, from Sept. 12 to 13, with members from a number of countries in attendance.MONDAY, Sept. 7Singapore's retail sales rose 1.5% year-over-year to SG$4.4 billion in July, slower than a 4% increase in the prior month.Elsewhere, Thailand's headline consumer price index rose 2.53% in August from a year earlier, accelerating from a 1.95% increase in July.TUESDAY, Sept. 8China is expected to see a trade surplus of $119.1 billion for August, with exports increasing 27.5% according to Citi forecasts, the Wall Street Journal reported.ING experts project the country's trade surplus at $107 billion, with export and import growth coming in at a respective 24.1% and 32.4%.Japan's revised annualized GDP growth for the second quarter is expected to come in at 1.8%, according to a market consensus forecast reported by ING.South Korea will also release Q2 GDP data, with growth projected at 3.7% year over year, according to ING.Taiwan's annual inflation for the month of August is expected to fall between 2.3% and 2.5% based on economists' expectations, according to the WSJ.WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9China will post inflation and producer price data for August.Inflation is expected to rise 0.9% year over year, according to ING economists. The producer price index is projected to rise slightly to 3.6%, Trading Economics said.Japan's Reuters Tankan manufacturing index will likely fall to +15 points in September from +18 points a month prior, according to Trading Economics. The country will also post machine tool order data for the month.South Korea's unemployment rate for August is expected to fall slightly to 2.7%.Elsewhere, Taiwan expects to see a trade surplus of $21.9 billion for August, with export and import growth coming in at 32.7% and 33.5%, respectively, according to forecasts by ING experts. Economists project exports to climb about 30%, the WSJ said.Malaysia is set to release industrial output figures for July.THURSDAY, Sept. 10A speech by Bank of Japan's policy board member Kazuyuki Masu is anticipated to give investors clues about a potential rate hike in September.Indonesia will post retail sales for July, while consumer confidence numbers are expected from Thailand.FRIDAY, Sept. 11Japan's producer price index (PPI) is expected to rise 7.4% year over year in August, up from 7.2% in July, according to market consensus forecast data by ING.Malaysia will publish retail sales and unemployment numbers.SATURDAY, Sept. 12India will post inflation data, with CPI expected to jump 4.7% year over year in August, an ING forecast showed.

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International

Taiwan's Forex Reserves Rise to $601.90 Billion in August

Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves rose by $7.63 billion to $601.90 billion as of the end of August, the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) said in a Friday release.The pace compared with a $2.88 billion decrease recorded at the end of the previous month.The central bank attributed the change to returns from foreign exchange reserves management, exchange rate movements of other reserve currencies against the USD, and measures by the central bank to smooth out volatile capital flows.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Proposes Funding Package to Secure LNG Supplies Amid Middle East Conflict

Taiwan has proposed funding of more than $13 billion for its state-run energy companies to secure LNG supplies and protect electricity users when a price freeze expires at the end of September, Bloomberg reported Thursday.The cabinet has finalized a supplementary budget which includes a NT$234 billion capital injection and additional subsidies of around NT$100 billion, the report said.The package is designed to help offset rising fuel costs due to the war in the Middle East, the report noted.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Taiwan Targets Record NT$8 Trillion Semiconductor Output in 2026

Taiwan's semiconductor industry is aiming for a record production value of over NT$8 trillion in 2026, driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing demand, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industrial Development Administration (IDA) on Wednesday.Speaking at SEMICON Taiwan, IDA Director-General Chiu Chiu-hui said the agency has supported 55 IC design projects and 29 equipment manufacturers.Driven by advanced packaging needs, domestic semiconductor equipment output alone is projected to top NT$270 billion this year.

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Market Chatter: Taiwanese Firms to Pour Additional $20 Billion in US Amid Strong AI Demand, Economy Minister Says

Taiwanese companies are planning an additional $20 billion in investments in the U.S. amid strong demand for AI applications and semiconductor products, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin.Addressing the U.S. pavilion ⁠at the SEMICON trade show in Taipei, Kung said Taiwan's economy ministry had identified companies, excluding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330), d/b/a TSMC. However, the minister did not name companies or provide further details on the planned investments, according to the report.A U.S. Commerce Department official welcomed the plans, saying they would support a secure and resilient semiconductor and electronics supply chain, the news agency said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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International

Taiwan Manufacturing Activity Rises for 11th Consecutive Month, CIER Says

Taiwanese manufacturing activity increased 1 percentage point to 62.5% in August, the 11th straight month of increase, marking the fastest expansion since the same month in 2021, the Chung Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) said Tuesday.The figure was higher than the 61.5% seen in July.Expansion in the AI and high-performance computing sectors, as well as energy infrastructure, helped raise the island's adjusted Purchasing Managers' Index.New orders expanded the fastest since August 2021 to 61.6%, but the manufacturing inventory index slipped 2.9 percentage points to 58.2, the third straight month of deceleration and the slowest since March.The outlook for the next six months stayed above 60% for the eighth straight month, edging up 0.7 percentage points to 65.2%.

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Market Chatter: Micron Technology Workers Back Strike Over Profit-Sharing Demands

A potential strike by Micron Technology workers in Taiwan could disrupt the US memory-chip maker's largest manufacturing base, as unions push for a bigger share of record profits, Reuters reported Tuesday.Unions in Taoyuan and Taichung said they have nearly 10,000 members and that over 80% of those surveyed supported strike action. They are demanding an additional bonus for fiscal 2026 and a new profit-sharing scheme from fiscal 2027 that will direct 15% of operating profit to employees, according to the report.The unions argue Micron Technology's current incentive plan does not adequately reflect the company's profitability and leaves workers behind their counterparts. The dispute arose after the company posted record fiscal third-quarter revenue of $41.5 billion and net income of $28.2 billion, driven by strong AI-related memory demand, the news agency said.Micron Technology did not immediately respond to' request for a comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Taiwan Ministry OKs NT$9.8 Billion Investment by Lam Research

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs' Investment Commission on Monday approved six major investment cases, including a NT$9.84 billion investment by U.S. semiconductor equipment supplier Lam Research to increase capital in Taiwan Kolin Technology.Lam Research's investment will support research and development and design of key manufacturing equipment required for advanced semiconductor chip manufacturing processes, according to the commission.The commission also approved two overseas and foreign investment cases totaling about NT$12.8 billion, it said.

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Taiwan's Factory Activity Growth Eases in August, S&P Global Says

Taiwan's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in August, with the headline S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 54.7 from 55.1 in July, data released Tuesday showed.The latest reading, which gauges conditions in the manufacturing sector, was the lowest in five months but remained above the 50 mark, signaling a continued expansion in sector activity.A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in sector performance, while a figure below signals a contraction.Despite the moderation, the reading pointed to a further improvement in the overall health of Taiwan's manufacturing industry.The growth was driven by sharp increases in production and new orders, though the expansion rates have slowed since July.

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Asia Week Ahead - PMI Reports; Inflation Prints; Malaysia's Interest Rate Decision

For the week ahead in Asia, the economic calendar is packed with key releases, including PMI data, inflation figures, and an interest rate decision.PMI reports from a number of countries will provide insight into the region's business activity.Retail sales, industrial production, and inflation numbers will also be in focus, with an interest rate decision also scheduled from Malaysia.MONDAY, Aug. 31South Korea published industrial production and retail sales data on Monday.All industry production index remained steady in July from a month earlier, while retail sales fell 0.8% year over year in the month.Elsewhere, Japan's industrial production rose 4.1% year over year in July, with retail sales also expanding 4% to 13.88 trillion yen.On the PMI front, business production and operational activities in China contracted in August, with the official Composite PMI Output Index coming in at 49.5.Factory activity also contracted, with a manufacturing PMI of 49.8. Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector stalled with a PMI of 49.Elsewhere, Hong Kong logged a 4.5% annual growth in total retail sales value in July to HK$31 billion, according to provisional data, while Thailand's retail sales fell 18.3% year over year in June.India will publish its Q2 GDP growth rate later today, with ING expecting a slight decrease to 7.5% from 7.8% previously. ANZ Research also believes the reading will be above 7%, according to the Wall Street Journal.TUESDAY, Sept. 1Tuesday will see the first major influx of PMI reports for the week.The S&P global manufacturing PMI for Japan (final) and South Korea for August is forecast at a respective 55.1 and 53.2, according to Trading Economics.India and Taiwan will also see S&P manufacturing PMI for the month, while Thailand's PMI numbers are also expected.China's RatingGod manufacturing PMI for August is projected at 51.2, while India's HSBC manufacturing PMI will likely come in at 52.9, Trading Economics said.Elsewhere, Indonesia will report inflation for August on Tuesday, with CPI and core CPI expected to come in at 3.1% and 2.8%, respectively, year over year, according to ING.The country is also projected to continue to see a monthly trade deficit in July, the WSJ reported citing Wong Xian Yong, an economist at RHB.Japan will report consumer confidence data.WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2Investors will closely follow a speech by Bank of Japan's policy board member Hajime Takata, whose proposed rate hike to 1.25% in the bank's July meeting was rejected by a majority vote, the WSJ said.South Korea's August inflation rate is expected to expand to 3.1% year over year, according to Trading Economics.Singapore's Manufacturing PMI print is scheduled for release.THURSDAY, Sept. 3An interest rate decision by Malaysia's central bank will take center stage on Thursday.Bank Negara Malaysia is projected to keep its policy rate steady at 2.75%, the Wall Street Journal reported citing CGS International economist Mas Aida Che Mansor.A wave of PMI data is also set to be released during the day.Japan's final S&P, China's RatingDog, and India's HSBC composite and services PMI numbers are expected to complete the picture for August.Japan's composite and services are projected at 53.4 and 52.3, respectively, according to Trading Economics.China's numbers will likely come in at a respective 51 and 50.8, while India's PMI figures are forecast at 54.6 and 54.5, Trading Economics projections showed.Singapore and Hong Kong's S&P global PMI, and India's global services PMI numbers are also anticipated, according to ING.FRIDAY, Sept. 4The Philippines' August headline inflation figure is projected to ease to 6% from 6.2% in July, the WSJ said citing ANZ Research's Kausani Basak.Singapore will release retail sales data for July.

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Taiwan's Business Climate Index Signal Remains in Red in July

Taiwan's overall economic monitoring indicator flashed a red signal in July, with the total score coming in at 41 points, according to data released by the National Development Council (NDC) on Thursday.The latest score was the same as recorded in the previous month.The trend-adjusted leading index rose 0.72% in July to 104.63, marking its 12th consecutive month of growth.The trend-adjusted coincident index edged up 0.36% to 106.80, rising for the 11th straight month.The trend-adjusted lagging index grew 1.37% to 104.79, moving up for the eighth month in a row.

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Taiwan's Consumer Confidence Rises in August

Taiwan's consumer confidence index rose to 65.01 in August from 64.58 in July, according to data released Thursday by National Central University's Taiwan Economic Development Research Center.The reading slightly beat the Trading Economics forecast of 65.The latest reading was driven by gains in four of the six sub-indicators, with future employment opportunities showing the largest increase.Confidence in future price levels, household economic conditions, and domestic economic conditions also improved, while sentiment toward stock investment opportunities and purchases of durable goods declined.

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Taiwan's Retail Sales Rise 7.7% in July

Taiwan's retail sales increased 7.7% year over year in July, according to data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Tuesday.The reading eased from the 8% year-over-year expansion reported in the previous month.Food and beverage service sales jumped 2.5% year over year to NT$88.7 billion. Motor vehicle sales grew 12.6%, while that of information and communications equipment increased 12.5%.

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Taiwan's Industrial Production Rises 25.6% in July

Taiwan's industrial production rose 25.61% year over year in July, accelerating from June's 22.95% increase, according to data released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on Tuesday.Manufacturing output rose 26.89%, mining and quarrying increased 0.83%, electricity and gas supply jumped 5.8%, while water supply slipped 1.3%, the data showed.

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Taiwan Charges Nine People, Including Ex-Nvidia Employee, of Smuggling AI Servers to China

Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted nine people, including a former Nvidia employee, for smuggling high-end AI servers to Chinese customers in defiance of U.S. export controls, the Keelung District Prosecutor's Office said in a Monday press release.The defendants allegedly colluded to pursue "exorbitant" profits and "seriously damaging" Taiwan's international image, the prosecutor's office said.Prosecutors named the ex-Nvidia manager, surnamed Zhang, as the "key figure" in releasing 130 B300 graphics processing units to Chinese customers using false identities through Japan, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.Two of the accused are employees of server manufacturer Super Micro Computer.Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.

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