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Fitch Ratings Affirms Taiwan's AA Rating with Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings affirmed Taiwan's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at AA with a stable outlook, according to a Tuesday release by the ratings agency.The rating reflects the country's large net external creditor position, responsible fiscal management, and competitive business environment, balanced by strained relations with the Chinese Mainland, and the economy's vulnerability to external shocks among other factors.The rating is driven by the agency's upgrade of its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the self-governing island to 9.4%, a strong external balance sheet, and a moderation in growth to 4.8% in 2027 and 4.5% in 2028.

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Market Chatter: Nvidia Employee Detained by Taiwan in Chip Smuggling Probe

Taiwanese prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of AI chips into China, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Authorities searched the employee's home and desk at Nvidia's Taipei office, according to the report.The investigation marks the first known instance of Taiwanese authorities taking legal action against an Nvidia employee, Bloomberg reported.Nvidia didn't immediately respond to' request for 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's Business Climate Index Signal Remains in Red in June

Taiwan's overall economic monitoring indicator flashed a red signal in June, with the total score coming in at 41 points, according to data released by the National Development Council (NDC) on Tuesday.The latest score increased by 2 points from the 39 points recorded in the previous month.The trend-adjusted leading index rose 0.57% in June to 104.17, marking its fourth consecutive month of growth.The trend-adjusted coincident index edged up 0.94% to 108.17, rising for the 10th straight month.The trend-adjusted lagging index grew 1.34% to 103.72, moving up for the seventh month in a row.

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Taiwan's Consumer Confidence Slips in July

Taiwan's consumer confidence index fell to 64.58 in July from 65.05 in June, according to data released Monday by National Central University's Taiwan Economic Development Research Center.The reading missed the 65-point forecast tracked by Trading Economics.The latest print reflects waning optimism regarding investment in stocks over the next six months, which saw the largest sub-index drop of 1.82 points to 28.08.Other sub-indices, including domestic economic outlook, household economic situation, employment opportunities, purchase of durable goods, and price levels, decreased in July from June.

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Asia Week Ahead: U.S. Interest Rate Decision, Japan's Data Deluge, Industrial Output

Several key data releases are scheduled this week, with a decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday regarding interest rates taking center stage.The economic release calendar will gain momentum as the week progresses.Following business and consumer confidence survey reports, industrial and production data, and import and export prices, the bulk of economic disclosures will be released Friday.Japan is set to announce an interest rate decision at the end of the week. The week ahead also features the usual end-of-month data deluge from Japan that could provide insights into its economic health and potential monetary policy direction.MONDAY, July 27The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) tightened monetary policy for a second straight review, slightly raising the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER) policy band.Meanwhile, the city-state's manufacturing output rose 7.2% year over year in June, slowing from a revised 17.8% increase in May and missing the 9% forecast of Trading Economics.Elsewhere, profits of China's major industrial firms grew 15.1% year over year in June, softer than the 21.1% gain in May.TUESDAY, July 28India is expected to see a year-over-year rise of 5.3% in industrial production in June, according to economists at ING. Manufacturing production is projected to increase 5%, based on a Trading Economics forecast.South Korea will release consumer confidence data.WEDNESDAY, JULY 29Markets will be on the lookout for the U.S. Fed's interest rate decision, with Investing.com and Westpac expecting the regulator to keep the policy unchanged for the fifth straight meeting.Elsewhere, Singapore is set to release domestic supply and manufactured products price index data, as well as export and import price figures.THURSDAY, July 30South Korea will release its business confidence report, while Japan publishes its consumer confidence data.Singapore will report its unemployment statistics for June, with Investing.com projecting a 2.1% rise.FRIDAY, JULY 31Japan is expected to keep its interest rate steady at 1%, according to predictions by ING and Investing.com.Japan's Usual End-of-Month Data DelugeInflation: Tokyo inflation figures will give further insights into Japan's inflation outlook. Tokyo's annual inflation rate is estimated to rise slightly to 1.8% in July, according to market consensus forecast data quoted by ING and Westpac Economics.Retail Performance: June retail sales are expected to increase 2.8% year over year, according to a Trading economics consensus.Activity: Industrial production is estimated to increase 1.8% compared with a 2.1% decline a year prior.Unemployment: Japan's unemployment rate will likely remain unchanged in the month at 2.5%, according to a Trading Economics consensus.Elsewhere, experts at ING forecast a slowdown of China's manufacturing PMI to 50.1 in July from 50.3 the previous month. Non-manufacturing PMI is expected to decelerate to 50 from 50.2 in the previous month.ANZ Research, however, projects manufacturing PMI to fall to 49.9 amid a correction in commodity prices, which dampened business sentiment and corporate profit outlook, the Wall Street Journal reported citing Senior Rates Strategist Jennifer Kusuma.Westpac Economics sees manufacturing activity as broadly stable, alongside a focus on domestic demand for services.Other key indicators due Friday are South Korea's industrial output and retail sales data for June, as well as Singapore's business confidence report for the second quarter.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan's Cabinet OKs High-Speed Rail Extension to Yilan from Taipei

Taiwan's Cabinet approved the High Speed Rail northern extension between Taipei and Yilan, Focus Taiwan reported Thursday.The rail project will be 60.6 km long and is estimated to take 11 years to build, with an estimated investment of NT$352.1 billion, the report said, citing Railway Bureau Director-General Young Cheng-chung.(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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Trump Administration Slaps Up to 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns

US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and 58 other trading partners over forced labor concerns.The imposition of tariffs followed Section 301 investigations into whether these economies fail to prohibit or enforce a ban on imports made with forced labor, according to White House statement on Thursday.Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland face a net 12.5% cap, meaning their effective tariffs are reduced by their existing Most-Favored Nation (MFN) duties.Australia and China will face a straight 12.5% tariff on all goods while Taiwan and the European Union will see tariffs capped at a net 10% (the difference between the MFN rate and 10%).Southeast Asian nations received mixed treatment: Malaysia, Indonesia India, and Bangladesh were assigned a 10% tariff with additional textile tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) to encourage U.S. cotton and textile imports, while the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam were lumped into the 12.5% category.There is a proposed 10% tariff on goods from economies that have a forced labor import ban in place but are not yet effectively enforcing it.The six economies falling into this category are Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, Mexico, and Pakistan.

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Taiwan's Industrial Production Rises 22.95% in June

Taiwan's industrial production rose 22.95% year over year in June, according to data released by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on Thursday.This compared with an 11.87% increase the previous month.Manufacturing output rose 24.34%, electricity and gas supply output 1.91%, and water supply output 1.42%.On the other hand, output from mining and quarrying fell 8.54%.

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Taiwan Retail Sales Rise 8% in June

Taiwan's retail sales increased 8% year over year in June, according to data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs on Thursday.This was compared to an upwardly revised 5.2% rise in the previous month.Car sales recovered during the month, while businesses also expanded operations to boost consumption and diversify marketing activities

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CIER Upgrades Taiwan 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 10.35% on AI Demand

The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) has raised its economic growth forecast for Taiwan to 10.35% for 2026, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced semiconductor processes.With the rise in demand, Taiwan's exports and corporate investment continue to grow as manufacturers expand capital expenditures to increase production capacity, the think-tank said in a press release Wednesday.The revised forecast represents a jump from CIER's previous projections of 7.22% issued in April and 4.14% in January.CIER also raised its 2027 GDP growth forecast to 3.71% from 3.4% and lifted its forecast for consumer inflation to 2.02% this year, marginally higher than the central bank's 2% target.

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Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission Extends Review Deadline for Grab-Foodpanda Deal

Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday extended its review of Grab's proposed acquisition of Delivery Hero SE's Foodpanda business in Taiwan by 60 days to Oct. 27, according to an official notification.The regulator said market structure remains a "dual-ownership" situation after the merger of Grab and FPx, with Uber holding 13% of Grab's shares and 3.7% of its voting rights.Therefore, given the "shareholding linkage" between the two companies, it was necessary to further analyze the impact of the merger on market competition in Taiwan, as it may affect the incentive and ability of UberEats and Grab to compete, it said.It may result in a "unilateral or synergistic effect similar to a horizontal merger," the commission added.

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Taiwan's Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.33% in June

Taiwan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.33% in June, according to data from National Statistics, Republic of China (Taiwan), released on Wednesday.The reading compared with the 3.32% rate recorded in the previous month.The total number of unemployed persons increased by 9,000, or 2.26%, month over month to 402,000, while the number of employed persons grew by 3,000, or 0.02%, to over 11.6 million.Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate edged up by 0.06 percentage points to 59.56% compared with the prior month.

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Market Chatter: Fitch Raises Taiwan's Growth Projection for 2026, 2027 on Sustained AI Demand

Fitch Ratings raised its forecast for Taiwan's economic growth this year to 9.4% and increased its 2027 projection to 4.8% from 4%, citing sustained investment and strong demand for AI-related products, Focus Taiwan reported Tuesday.At the media briefing, the rating agency also reaffirmed Taiwan's AA sovereign rating with a stable outlook, reflecting its strong external finances, prudent fiscal management and competitive business environment, the report said.Fitch said Taiwan's advanced manufacturing and semiconductor industry should continue to underpin exports and growth, although its export-driven economy remains exposed to external shocks and cross-strait tensions, according to the report.The agency flagged weaker growth among major trading partners, softer global AI demand and heightened geopolitical risks as key downside risks, while warning that high energy costs could continue to weigh on utilities and energy-intensive industries, 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 Export Orders Grow 59.4% in June

Taiwan's export orders rose 59.4% year over year to $95.3 billion in June, according to data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs released on Tuesday.The reading compared with a 47.2% increase recorded in the previous month.

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Fitch, S&P Assign BBB+ Ratings to Fubon Life Singapore's Proposed US Dollar Bonds

Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings have assigned BBB+ ratings to Fubon Life Singapore's proposed US-dollar tier 2 subordinated dated capital bonds, according to recent releases.Fubon Life Singapore is a wholly owned offshore special purpose vehicle of Taiwan-based Fubon Life Insurance.The proposed bonds serve as the direct, unsecured, and subordinated obligations of the issuer, Fitch said.The parent guarantees full payment of the principal and interest, which is reflected in S&P's rating.Fitch rates the bonds a notch below the parent's A- issuer default rating, stemming from its "below average" recovery prospects for subordinated bonds with an operating company guarantor in case of a default.S&P has an equivalent rating on the subordinated bond to that on Fubon Life's subordinated obligations, considering the subordinated guarantee.

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Taiwan's Banking Sector Remains Strong Amid External Headwinds, Fitch Says

Taiwan's banking sector shows resilience amid the impact of the Iran war and US tariff policy uncertainties, a Fitch Ratings analyst said in a Tuesday release.The rating agency has maintained a neutral outlook for the island's banking sector since January.The sector sees manageable effects from the Iran conflict, balanced by strong global semiconductor and AI-linked demand as well as greater investments, according to Jonathan Cornish, Fitch's head of Asia-Pacific financial institutions.The rating agency expects Taiwan's GDP to expand 9.4% and 4.8% in 2026 and 2027, respectively, Cornish said.Bank loan growth will widen to 10% this year from 6% last year, as strong corporate lending and increasing offshore borrowing demand boost economic growth, the analyst said.Impaired loan ratio could slightly rise to 0.8% from 0.7% last year, although it will remain the lowest in the region, Cornish said.Fitch holds mostly neutral outlooks for other Asia-Pacific banking sectors, including in China and Hong Kong, although Thailand, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka have received deteriorating outlooks.Japan is the sole country with an improving outlook given better profitability prospects due to gradually rising interest rates, Fitch said.

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Taiwan Delivery Unions Urge Fair Trade Commission to Reject Grab-Foodpanda Deal

Three Taiwanese delivery worker groups urged the Fair Trade Commission to reject Grab's proposed acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan business, saying the deal would create a monopoly, weaken delivery workers' bargaining power and pose national security risks.In a joint statement, the Taiwan Food Delivery Industry Rights Promotion Alliance, National Food Delivery Industry Union and Taichung City Food Delivery Platform Service Industry Union said nearly 90% of surveyed couriers opposed the transaction. The groups argued that Grab's ties with Uber Technologies, including Uber's shareholding and past business cooperation, meant the merger would leave Taiwan's food delivery market "two companies in name but one in reality."They also raised concerns over Grab's partnerships with Chinese firms such as Huawei and Alibaba Cloud, warning that consumer and location data could be exposed if the deal proceeds. The unions said the risks were irreversible and urged regulators to reject the acquisition outright rather than approve it with conditions.

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Asia Week Ahead: Bank Indonesia Decision, Japan Inflation, Korea GDP

Several key economic releases are due across Asia this week, including central bank decisions, inflation data, gross domestic product figures and flash purchasing managers' index reports.The week begins with China's benchmark lending rates on Monday, followed by Taiwan's June export orders on Tuesday.Indonesia's central bank will announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday. On Thursday, South Korea will report second-quarter gross domestic product, and Singapore will publish June inflation figures.The week wraps up with July flash PMI data from India and Japan on Friday. Japan will also release inflation numbers.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, July 20The People's Bank of China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 14th consecutive month, matching the consensus forecast tracked by Investing.com.The one-year loan prime rate, which serves as the benchmark for most corporate and household loans, was held at 3%. Meanwhile, the five-year LPR, the reference rate for residential mortgages, was maintained at 3.5%.Elsewhere, Malaysia's trade surplus narrowed to 14.9 billion ringgit in June from 39.9 billion ringgit in May.Total exports grew 45.4% year over year to 177.9 billion ringgit, while imports rose 43.9% to a record 163 billion ringgit.India's infrastructure output for June is also expected later today.TUESDAY, July 21Taiwan will report June export orders, with ING economists forecasting a 43.9% increase, slower than the 47.2% rise in May.WEDNESDAY, July 22Bank Indonesia is expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to 6%, according to a forecast by ING, adding that the increase underscores the central bank's commitment to foreign exchange stability by attracting foreign inflows and stabilizing the local currency.The hike is anticipated to be the last of the cycle, according to DBS economists.South Korea's producer prices are forecast to have risen 8.2% year over year in June, slowing from 8.5% in the previous month, according to Trading Economics.Elsewhere, Japan may see a trade deficit of 120 billion yen in June, narrowing from the 378.7 billion yen recorded in May, according to consensus estimates.Exports and imports are expected to climb 18.6% and 21% year over year, respectively.THURSDAY, July 23South Korea will release its Q2 GDP. ING said the economy likely grew 4.2% year over year in the April to June period, up from 3.8% in the first quarter, driven by positive net exports.Singapore will publish inflation data for June, with ING economists forecasting core inflation at 1.7%, and Trading Economics at 1.6%. This compares to 1.4% in May.FRIDAY, July 24Japan will release inflation figures for June. Trading Economics expects the nation's core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, to be 1.5%, slightly higher than May's 1.4%.Flash PMI reports for Japan and India are also due on Friday.Lastly, Singapore will post industrial production numbers, with Trading Economics forecasting a 9% year-over-year boost in June, slowing from May's 13% growth.

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Taiwan's CPC Keeps Domestic Gas, Diesel Prices Steady Despite Global Price Hike

Taiwan's state-owned CPC will keep domestic gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from July 20 to July 26, despite higher international oil prices, to help ease inflationary pressure and support livelihoods, according to a Saturday press release.Retail prices will remain at NT$29.8, NT$31.3 and NT$33.3 per liter for 92-, 95- and 98-octane unleaded gasoline, respectively, while premium diesel will stay at NT$28.8 per liter.CPC said the government expanded commodity tax reductions and the company absorbed additional costs to keep fuel prices steady, with cumulative subsidies and cost absorption totaling about NT$15.56 billion since Feb. 28.

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Taiwan Outbound Investment Soars 58% in 2021-2025 on Supply Chain Shift

Taiwan's approved outbound investment jumped 57.8% over the past five years as companies accelerated efforts to diversify production and supply chains beyond China amid geopolitical tensions and rising global demand for electronics, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Tuesday.Approved overseas investment totaled $148.6 billion during 2021-2025, up from $94.1 billion in 2016-2020, the ministry said.The British Caribbean territories accounted for the largest share of outbound investment at 22.8%, mainly through financial and insurance holding companies, followed by the United States at 20.5%, and ASEAN at 20%. However, China's share fell to 12.9% during the five-year period and declined further to 0.9% in the first five months of 2026.The ministry said electronic components manufacturing was the biggest driver of investment growth in both the United States and ASEAN, reflecting overseas expansion by semiconductor companies.

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