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Market Chatter: Taiwan's Agriculture Ministry Asks China to Restore Farm Imports

Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) urged China to resume imports of Taiwanese agricultural products in line with international trade rules and scientific standards, criticizing Beijing for selectively permitting some imports while maintaining bans on others, Taipei Times reported Monday.The ministry's remarks came after an agreement signed at the Straits Forum in Xiamen over the weekend for China to buy Taiwanese atemoyas, pomelos, tea and groupers from Taitung, Yunlin and Nantou. The MOA said China has unilaterally suspended multiple Taiwanese agricultural and fishery imports since 2022 and ignored requests for sanitary and phytosanitary consultations, according to the report.Taiwan said China's market cannot be considered reliable in the long term due to opaque approval processes and politically driven restrictions. The ministry added it is expanding exports to other markets, noting that the European Union recently opened its market to Taiwanese lychees and dragon fruit, with about 6.5 tonnes of Taiwanese fruit exported to Europe this month.(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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Market Chatter: Taiwan's CPC to Keep Gas, Diesel Prices Unchanged Amid Inflation

Taiwan's state-owned oil supplier CPC, Taiwan will keep domestic gasoline and diesel prices unchanged for an 11th consecutive week, aiming to contain inflationary pressures amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, Focus Taiwan reported Saturday.The company said retail fuel prices from Monday through June 21 will remain at NT$32.4, NT$33.9 and NT$35.9 per liter for 92, 95 and 98-octane petrol, while diesel will stay at NT$31.0 per liter, according to the report.Although global crude prices have eased slightly this week, CPC noted that currency depreciation and earlier oil price spikes have offset the benefit. The company will continue to absorb fuel costs as part of its price-stabilization policy, 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: Central Bank Decisions; Inflation; and Trade

The week ahead in Asia will be packed with a number of central bank decisions and macroeconomic data, with investors set to track the impact of the Middle East conflict on regional economies.The economic calendar starts quietly on Monday with services activity data from Japan, whole inflation figures from India and New Zealand's services PMI.Activity picks up Tuesday as the Reserve Bank of Australia and Bank of Japan announce policy decisions, while China releases a batch of closely watched activity indicators.Wednesday shifts the focus to trade, with Japan and Singapore due to report May figures.Thursday brings a cluster of central bank decisions from Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines, with New Zealand's first-quarter GDP and Thailand's trade data also on deck.Friday rounds out the week with inflation data from Japan and Malaysia, with New Zealand reporting trade numbers.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, June 14The week was off to a relatively light start with a handful of releases from India, New Zealand, and Japan.Japan released its tertiary industry activity index for April, a measure of change in the total value of services provided and consumed by the country's service sector.The index rose a seasonally adjusted 1.3% month on month, reversing from a 0.6% decline in the prior month and recording its first increase in three months.It also beat the Trading Economics forecast of a 0.5% increase.In New Zealand, the BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index fell to 47.5 in May from a downwardly revised 48.7 in April, marking a fourth straight month of contraction in the services sector. Trading Economics said the decline came as the Iran war weighed on business activity.India's annual wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rate rose to 9.68% year over year in May. The reading was higher than the consensus forecast of 9.10% tracked by Investing.com and compared with an 8.26% pace recorded in the prior month.Later Monday, India reports unemployment stats for May.TUESDAY, June 16Macro activity picks up Tuesday with central bank decisions scheduled in Australia and Japan, and a slew of monthly data from China.The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to hold the official cash rate steady at 4.35%, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Economists at National Australia Bank said the latest decision would mark the end of the tightening cycle, with the next move likely down and now expected in the second quarter of 2027.In contrast, the Bank of Japan is forecasted to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1%, according to a Trading Economics consensus estimate.Bloomberg reported earlier June that the central bank was considering raising the policy rate amid high uncertainties over the Middle East conflict. Officials were expected to sift through as much data as possible until the last minute before making a final decision, though the decision to raise rates was unlikely to be unanimous, according to the report.China's industrial production and retail sales stats will also be in the news, alongside monthly unemployment and housing price data.Markets will review the figures to gauge how well the country's economy is faring amid the Middle East conflict. According to the Wall Street Journal, the data is likely to indicate overall improvement and economic resilience despite the macro headwinds.Hong Kong will report unemployment data the same day, while trade stats will be in focus in India and South Korea.In New Zealand, markets will await food inflation data which is expected to show "modest increases," according to CommBank.WEDNESDAY, June 17Focus shifts Wednesday to trade data from Singapore and Japan.Japan is expected to record a trade deficit of 564.6 billion yen in May, reversing from a 301.9 billion yen surplus a month earlier, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Wednesday will also bring the Reuters Tankan Index for June, a key gauge of Japanese business confidence, along with monthly machinery orders data.Meanwhile, Singapore's trade surplus is expected to narrow to $7 billion in May from $13.07 billion in April, according to Trading Economics. The city-state is also due to release monthly non-oil export data.A forward-looking report from Westpac capturing consumer confidence in New Zealand is also scheduled for Wednesday.THURSDAY, June 18Central banks across Taiwan, Indonesia and The Philippines will meet for interest rate decisions Thursday.Bank Indonesia will be in focus after it unexpectedly raised interest rates by 25 basis points earlier this month to support the rupiah.While some economists expect the central bank to deliver another 25 basis point hike, ING expects Bank Indonesia to hold rates steady and instead prioritize alternative measures to attract foreign capital inflows and stabilize the currency.The Philippines' central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, is widely expected to raise its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.75% amid persistent inflationary pressure, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Meanwhile, Taiwan's central bank is expected to hold rates steady at 2%. ING said it will be monitoring the Central Bank of the Republic of China's press conference for clues on a possible rate hike in the third quarter.Elsewhere, New Zealand will report its first quarter gross domestic product growth rate. CommBank said it expects quarterly growth to reach 0.8%, shy of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's 1% forecast.While the economy started 2026 with a decent moment, there will be "pockets of weakness" highlighting that economic recovery was a "bit patchy," CommBank said in a preview.Lastly, Thursday will feature Thailand's trade figures for May.FRIDAY, June 19The week rounds off with closely watched inflation data from Japan.According to ING, May's consumer prices could record a rise of 1.6% year on year, accelerating marginally from 1.4% in April. The subdued increase would reflect government measures, though price pressures are likely to broaden, ING said.Malaysia's headline inflation, also due the same day, is similarly expected to show a marginal rise to 2% year-on-year in May from 1.9% in April due to government fuel subsidies and stable food prices, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing DBS.Malaysia will additionally report monthly trade figures on Friday, while Macao will release monthly inflation data the same day.Trade figures from New Zealand will also feature Friday. According to a Trading Economics consensus, New Zealand's May trade surplus could narrow to NZ$875 million from NZ$1.92 billion a month earlier.South Korea's producer price inflation will also be among the highlights of the day.

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Market Chatter: Reuters Poll Sees Taiwan Holding Policy Rates Steady in Upcoming Meeting

Taiwan's central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at this week's policy meeting, with Reuters' economists also forecasting no change through 2027.The benchmark discount rate currently stands at 2%, last adjusted in 2024 when it was raised by 0.125 percentage points amid concerns over rising electricity costs, Reuters reported Monday.A Reuters poll showed nearly all economists expect the rate to remain steady on Thursday, with only a few anticipating a modest increase to 2.125%.Despite strong AI-driven export growth lifting Taiwan's economy, inflation has moved above the central bank's 2% comfort threshold, while energy and geopolitical risks could influence future policy direction, 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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Market Chatter: Taiwan Plans $200 Million Data Center Investment in Paraguay

Taiwan plans to help develop a $200 million data center in Paraguay as the two sides seek to deepen economic ties, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.The project is expected to provide 10 megawatts of computing capacity and could become operational by the end of 2027, according to the report.Taiwan's International Cooperation and Development Fund has sounded out Google, Microsoft, and Amazon about potential involvement in the project, either through investment or by leveraging their future computing capacity, Bloomberg reported.Under the proposal, Taiwan would supply Nvidia chips and related equipment, while Paraguay would contribute land, power, and infrastructure, Information Technology Minister Gustavo Villate told Bloomberg.The countries are also in talks with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation regarding financing, the report 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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US, Iran Reach Peace Agreement, Formal Signing Due Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials have confirmed a peace agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal pact expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday.U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the agreement with Iran was "complete" and authorized the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade.Separately, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that an agreement had been reached to end the conflict, according to multiple media reports.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who mediated the negotiations, said in a post on X that the peace accord would be signed on Friday, June 19.Sharif added that both sides had agreed to an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Central Bank Governor Signals Possible Rate Hike if Inflation Persists

Taiwan's central bank could raise interest rates if inflation is expected to remain above 2% over the next six months, Governor Yang Chin-long said, Taipei Times reported Thursday.Yang said a pre-emptive rate increase could help contain inflation expectations and reduce the need for more aggressive tightening later, the report said.The central bank has kept its benchmark discount rate at 2% since March 2024 and is scheduled to hold its quarterly monetary policy meeting next week.(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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Market Chatter: Asia May Face Stagflation Amid Middle East Crisis, ADB President Says

With the war in the Middle East driving up inflation in global economies, Asian economies are at risk of stagflation, Nikkei Asia reported Thursday, citing Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda.As inflation pressures mount, "There is now a risk of stagflation spiral" due to "declines in demand through lower real wages, and increases in debt burdens from higher interest rates," Kanda told the news outlet on the sidelines of Nikkei's annual Future of Asia forum.According to Kanda, higher shipping, energy, and input costs will lead to a further rise in consumer prices in Asia. There was a risk that the supply chain system would "physically stop functioning," he said.Asian countries are especially impacted by the energy crisis arising from the Middle East war, as they are highly dependent on energy imports that come in through the Strait of Hormuz, the report added."In addition to diversification of the destination of oil and gas, accelerated use of renewable energy and safe nuclear power, as well as stronger energy saving, should have been promoted," Kanda 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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Taiwan's Net Tax Revenue Jumps 84% in May to 10-Month High

Total net tax revenue in Taiwan surged 84% year over year in May to NT$577 billion, the largest since July 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Finance on Thursday.The pace of growth accelerated sharply from 23% in April. On a month-over-month basis, the latest figure was also up from NT$189.5 billion.For the first five months of 2026, Taiwan's net tax revenue jumped 39.2% year over year to NT$1.422 trillion.

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Fitch Retains Neutral Outlook on Asia-Pacific Insurance Sector

Fitch Ratings has kept a neutral outlook for the Asia-Pacific insurance sector, according to a recent release.Solid capital buffers, controlled underwriting, and improved asset-liability management mitigate market headwinds, modestly increasing claim inflation, and new regulatory solvency regimes, according to Fitch.Moderately higher claim costs, along with supply chain disruption from geopolitical tensions, have reduced nonlife underwriting margins in the region, Fitch said.Increasing health and motor losses pressure profitability in Korea and Indonesia, while home and motor repair costs show stickiness in Australia, the rating agency said.Rising interest rates, a better reinsurance environment, and prior-period pricing actions offset claim inflation, but late-cycle market and credit risk linger, Fitch said.Japanese insurers face higher capital requirements through a new economic value-based solvency regulation, while Indonesian counterparts are undergoing the first phase of higher minimum equity requirements, according to Fitch.Meanwhile, lingering structural issues led to a deteriorating outlook in China and Taiwan, the rating agency said.

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Taiwan's Machinery Exports Rise 26% in May

Taiwan's machinery exports rose 26.2% year over year to $3.50 billion in May, according to data from the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) released on Wednesday.The growth pace was faster than the 23.6% increase recorded in the previous month.Exports of electronic equipment, driven by semiconductor and AI demand, amounted to $719 million, while machine tool exports rose 2.4% annually to $194 million.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Considers Criminalizing AI Chip Diversion as US Trade Talks Advance

Taiwan is weighing stricter export controls on artificial intelligence chip shipments to China, in a move aimed at closer alignment with US restrictions and concerns over suspected diversion of advanced Nvidia systems, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.Citing sources familiar with the development, the news outlet said the proposal targets diversion risks involving high-end AI servers powered by Nvidia chips. At present, unauthorized AI chip exports are not treated as a standalone criminal offence in Taiwan.Officials are now considering widening restrictions beyond entities like Huawei Technologies, and Semiconductor Manufacturing International (HKG:0981), potentially banning all China-bound AI chip sales. Discussions remain ongoing with Washington on thresholds for regulated computing power, mirroring US-style controls, the report 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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Market Chatter: Taiwan Weighs Stricter AI Hardware Export Curbs

Taiwanese officials are exploring tougher export regulations on advanced artificial intelligence technology destined for China to mirror American trade restrictions, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.This initiative aims to combat semiconductor smuggling, a move that could potentially provoke a diplomatic backlash from Beijing, the newswire said.The updated framework would grant local regulators stronger legal mechanisms to intercept the illicit rerouting of high-end Nvidia servers, the publication said.Currently, local prosecutors are limited by narrow legal boundaries, making it difficult to pursue cases beyond straightforward document forgery charges, the report said.Under the proposed trade-talk updates, restrictions would expand broadly to all mainland buyers rather than just blacklisted entities like Huawei, the news agency said.Consequently, this policy shift would allow Taiwan to criminally prosecute unauthorized AI chip diversions for the very first time, it added.(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's Trade Surplus Grows in May
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Taiwan's Trade Surplus Grows in May

Taiwan's trade surplus grew 41.8% year on year in May.The trade surplus expanded to $17.9 billion, higher than $14.4 billion in April, according to Tuesday's data from the Ministry of Finance.The figures exceeded Investing.com's forecast of $15.2 billion and ING's prediction of $15.5 billion.Exports rose 51.7% year over year to $78.5 billion, while imports increased 54.9% to $60.6 billion. The consensus forecast was 37.9% and 37.4% rise, respectively, according to Investing.com. ING predicted exports to have climbed 33.5% and imports to have risen 37.4%.When it comes to outbound shipments, information and communication products posted the biggest growth, jumping 75.2% in the prior year. This indicates the continuing rise in the popularity of technology supporting artificial intelligence, especially semiconductors.However, the growing demand for chips could bring tighter supply among major chipmakers, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330). In a news conference, C.C. Wei, TSMC's chairman and chief executive officer, said the company is facing a shortage of manufacturing equipment for advanced chips due to component shortages from suppliers, according to a June 5 report from the Taipei Times.Meanwhile, exports of electronic parts climbed 56%, and exports of electrical machinery products rose 33.4%.ASEAN is Taiwan's biggest export partner, jumping 90.8% year on year. The U.S. remains a major export partner despite the tariffs, as American exports rose 47.8% from the previous year.The imports of information and communication products surged 118% year on year, while mineral products grew 70.2% from a year earlier, with petroleum jumping 76.4%.ASEAN is also the largest import partner, surging 123.6% in import value, and South Korea comes next with its import value jumping 73.3% from a year earlier. Imports from China were in third place, rising 48.4% from the prior year.Meanwhile, the U.S. is not among the top three importers in Taiwan, rising only 13.6% year on year. This is despite the U.S. planning to remove some tariffs on Taiwanese imports, such as aluminum, steel, copper and aircraft parts, as announced by the Federal Register at the end of May.

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Taiwan's Trade Surplus Balloons to $17.9 Billion in May

Taiwan's trade surplus expanded to $17.9 billion in May from $12.6 billion in the same month last year, according to data from the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday.The latest figure was higher than the $14.4 billion recorded in April, and beat the consensus forecast of a $15.2 billion surplus, according to Investing.com.Exports rose 51.7% year over year to $78.5 billion, beating the consensus forecast for 37.9% growth.Imports increased 54.9% to $60.6 billion. The consensus forecast was for a 37.4% rise.

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Asia Week Ahead: Inflation Prints; GDP Estimates; and Trade Balance

For the week ahead in Asia, inflation, trade and growth data will be in focus as investors assess the region's economic momentum.The week opens with Japan's revised first-quarter GDP figures, followed by trade data from China and Taiwan on Tuesday.Mid-week, China's consumer and producer inflation reports will dominate headlines, while Japan will release producer price data.Thursday will be led by unemployment figures from South Korea and Malaysia, before Friday brings India's inflation report.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, June 8The week was off to a relatively light, but notable start with Japan's first-quarter GDP growth rate.Japan's economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the first quarter, according to final data released by the Cabinet Office. The reading was revised down from the preliminary estimate of 2.1% growth, but exceeded the market consensus forecast for a 1.3% increase, according to Trading Economics.The data comes as attention turns to the Bank of Japan's June 15-16 policy meeting, where policymakers are expected to consider another interest-rate increase. The growth figures are unlikely to derail expectations for further policy tightening.TUESDAY, June 9Data readouts will pick up Tuesday, starting with China's trade figures for May.Economists at ING said they expect China's exports to rise 19.5% year-on year and imports to gain 36.4% for a trade surplus of $86.5 billion. The surplus would be an increase from the $84.8 billion recorded in April, thanks in part to higher tech prices, which are boosting both export and import prices, ING said.Taiwan will similarly report trade figures, with ING expecting the island nation's trade surplus to rise to $15.5 billion from $14.4 billion in April. "Strong export orders from previous months suggest external demand remains robust amid the AI boom," ING said in a preview.Markets will be watching for any revisions to South Korea's first-quarter GDP growth rate when the Bank of Korea releases its final estimate on Tuesday.The central bank's advance estimate indicated that South Korea's real GDP increased 3.6% annually and 1.7% on a quarterly basis.In Australia, a pair of reports will capture business and consumer sentiment, while in the Philippines, unemployment stats will be due.Other key data scheduled for the day include Japan's machine tool orders.WEDNESDAY, June 10China's consumer and producer price inflation will dominate headlines Wednesday.Consumer prices are expected to show an uptick of 1.3% year on year in May from 1.2% a month prior, reflecting higher manufacturers' input and output prices due to the Middle East conflict, the Wall Street Journal reported.Japan will similarly report its May producer prices, with analysts expecting the PPI to accelerate to 5.5% year on year from 4.9% in April, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Indonesia will release its May consumer confidence report on the same day.THURSDAY, June 11Unemployment data from South Korea and Malaysia will be the highlight of the day.According to Trading Economics, South Korea's unemployment rate could remain unchanged at 2.80% in May. The platform similarly forecasted that Malaysia's unemployment would remain steady at 2.90%, a level it has held since November 2025.A forward-looking report on consumer inflation expectations will be due in Australia. According to Trading Economics, consumer inflation expectations could rise to 6.5% for June from the 5.6% estimated in May.Meanwhile, Indonesia will report its retail sales stats for April.FRIDAY, June 12India's May inflation data will be in the news Friday.Economists at ING said they expect consumer prices to pick up to 3.9% year on year from the 3.48% recorded in the month prior due to a rise in gasoline prices. Still, the figure would be below the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target."The key risk to the outlook lies in potential second-round effects on food inflation. Fertiliser shortages, alongside the rising probability of an El Niño event, could exert upward pressure on food prices in the coming months and warrant close monitoring," ING said in a preview.Friday will also feature industrial production reports from Japan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, with Malaysia additionally reporting its retail sales stats for April.In Thailand, the consumer confidence report for May will be due.On the activity front, the Business NZ manufacturing purchasing managers' index report will be due in New Zealand. CommBank said it expects manufacturing activity in May to stabilize, or even lift somewhat, given a decline in fuel prices over late April and May.The Business NZ PMI previously dropped to 50.5 in April from 52.8 in March.

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Taiwan Central Bank Flags Risk of AI Boom Deepening K-Shaped Economy

Taiwan's central bank has warned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could intensify economic divergence, raising concerns about a growing K-shaped economy, according to a Facebook post on Friday.The K-shaped economy describes a split recovery, where higher-income households, often benefiting from financial markets and asset gains, move ahead while lower income groups come under rising financial pressure. US data shows that since 2023, both consumption and wealth gains have become increasingly concentrated among richer households.For policymakers, including Taiwan's central bank, the concern is that AI-led growth and uneven wealth effects could weaken the transmission of interest rates and complicate monetary policy, making targeted measures more relevant alongside traditional tools, the central bank said.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan Aims to Become Asia's Nasdaq, President Says

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said he aims to develop Taiwan's capital market into an Asian equivalent of Nasdaq and position it as a fundraising hub for global startups, Focus Taiwan reported Monday, citing a televised interview.Lai said regulatory reforms, covering odd-lot trading and day trading rules, will bring Taiwan closer to international fundraising standards and improve investor accessibility.He added that Taiwan's deep AI ecosystem and status as a major global tech market, combined with strong liquidity, give it an edge over regional peers in attracting foreign technology firms and capital, according to the report.The president said the strategy would create stronger linkages between global startups and Taiwan's supply chains, boosting domestic SMEs and reinforcing the economy's so-called "silicon shield" through broader industrial integration, 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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Market Chatter: Taiwan, Czech Republic Vow to Deepen Economic, Technology Cooperation

Taiwan and the Czech Republic agreed to expand economic and technology cooperation during a meeting between Taiwanese ministers and Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil, CNA reported Thursday.Taiwan reportedly said it has a $200 million investment fund and a $1 billion financing fund for Central and Eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic receiving the largest share of investments.Officials also announced an additional 50 million euros to support a program aimed at boosting bilateral investment and business activity between the two sides. The funds will be used to support Taiwanese companies entering the Czech market and Czech firms investing in Taiwan, CNA said.Both sides highlighted growing cooperation in semiconductors, AI servers, drones, aviation, and logistics. They also noted that bilateral trade reached about $2.14 billion in 2025, reflecting deepening economic ties, 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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Taiwan's Forex Reserves Rise to $605 Billion in May

Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves totaled $605.07 billion at the end of May, up by $2.59 billion over April, the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) said in a Friday release.The pace was slower than the $5.6 billion increase recorded at the end of the previous month.The central bank attributed the change to investment income from foreign exchange reserves and exchange rate fluctuations of major currencies against the U.S. dollar.

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