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Market Chatter: ADB to Trim ASEAN Growth Forecasts as US-Iran War Drags On

The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) previous "early stabilization" scenario is no longer valid amid continued war in the Middle East, The Star reported Tuesday, citing ADB chief economist Albert Park's address to reporters.This prompts a revision of the earlier outlook, he reportedly said, as the conflict has stretched beyond initial expectations. Under updated projections, regional growth is now seen slowing to 4.7% in 2026 and 4.8% in 2027, while inflation forecasts have also been revised higher to 5.2% this year.Park warned that energy markets remain under pressure, with gas prices up around 30% and diesel rising even more sharply, while fertilizer costs have surged, raising risks for food and industrial supply chains. He also cautioned that prolonged disruption could keep oil prices elevated, with scenarios showing averages near $96 per barrel in 2026 and even higher in worst-case conditions, 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's CPC, Formosa to Keep Domestic Fuel Prices Unchanged

State-owned CPC Corp., Taiwan, and Formosa Petrochemical (TPE:6505) plan to keep domestic fuel prices unchanged this week despite elevated global crude oil prices, after the government gave directives to stabilize consumer prices and ease cost pressures, Taipei Times reported Monday.Prices for 92, 95 and 98-octane gasoline will reportedly remain at NT$32.4, NT$33.9 and NT$35.9 per liter respectively. Premium diesel prices will stay at NT$31.0 per liter at CPC stations and NT$30.8 at Formosa stations.CPC said average global oil prices fell to $102.97 per barrel last week from $110.90 a week earlier. The company added it has absorbed about NT$14.18 billion in losses since late February to help ease fuel cost pressures on consumers and businesses, 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 Exports, Imports Rise in April

Taiwan's exports rose 39% year on year in April to the second-highest monthly level on record at $67.62 billion, while imports increased 29.2% annually to $53.27 billion, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Finance on Friday.Monthly, the exports fell 15.7% from March, while imports declined 9.6%, the data showed.For January to April, cumulative exports totaled $263.4 billion, up 47.8% from the same period last year, while cumulative imports jumped 33.2% annually to $196.1 billion, figures showed.

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Market Chatter: Paraguayan President Urges Taiwan Firms to Expand Investment

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has urged Taiwan's private sector to increase investment in Paraguay, saying the country offers political stability, strong economic growth, and access to wider Latin American markets, Focus Taiwan reported Thursday.He said Paraguay, Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in South America, is outperforming regional peers, with the IMF projecting about 4.2% GDP growth in 2026 and Moody's recently upgrading its credit rating to investment grade, according to the report.Peña also pitched deeper cooperation in AI and high-tech industries, highlighting Paraguay's hydropower capacity and Taiwan's semiconductor strength as a "perfect match" for joint development, 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 Inflation Rises to 1.74% in April

Taiwan's consumer price index rose 1.74% annually in April, higher than a 1.2% rise a month prior, according to data released by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taiwan on Thursday.Core inflation, which excludes selected food and energy items, increased 1.91% annually in April from 1.94% a month earlier.

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Market Chatter: Taiwan to Assess Taoyuan's Longtan Science Park Expansion Plan

Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council will evaluate the expansion proposal for Taoyuan's Longtan Science, Taiwan News reported Thursday, citing a park bureau official.The proposal will be adjusted based on the review before being sent to the Cabinet for approval by July, with construction targeted for late 2029, the report quotedHsinchu Science Park Bureau director Hu Shih-min as saying.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) (TPE:2330) is evaluating the site for a potential advanced fab or next-generation packaging facility, Hu reportedly said.The government also plans upgrades to water, power, and infrastructure at the science park, Hu was quoted as saying.(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: Taiwanese Chip, Tech Firm Plan About NT$1 Trillion Investment in US

Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies are planning around NT$1 trillion ($35 billion) in fresh investment in the United States, Focus Taiwan reported Thursday, citing Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin.He said about 20 firms, including GlobalWafers (TWO:6488) and Foxconn (TPE:2317), have signaled US expansion plans, excluding TSMC, which has already committed NT$5.17 trillion separately.Kung also said progress is being made on a double taxation relief bill, while CPC Corp advanced its energy cooperation through a 25-year LNG deal with US LNG firm, Cheniere, 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 Sees Stable Energy Supply Through September Despite Global Disruptions

Taiwan expects domestic oil and gas supplies to remain steady through September despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Taipei Times reported Thursday, citing Deputy Economic Affairs Minister Lai Chien-hsin.He credited diversified procurement strategies for keeping energy flows stable. State refiner CPC Corp, Taiwan has already started winter procurement planning, with no immediate supply risks seen. The company operates a sourcing database covering over 180 energy products from more than 40 countries, allowing quick shifts in suppliers during disruptions, reportedly.Lai said Taiwan is also pushing a "second energy transition" focused on resilience, including renewables, grid upgrades, and storage expansion. Offshore wind capacity is set to grow by 8 to 10 gigawatts by 2035, while energy-saving efforts in the first quarter alone cut 770 million kilowatt-hour of usage, 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 Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $602.49 Billion at April's End

Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves climbed to $602.49 billion at the end of April, marking an increase of $5.6 billion from the previous month, the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reported Wednesday.The central bank attributed the gain primarily to returns generated from managing and investing its reserve assets, alongside valuation changes driven by movements in major currencies against the U.S. dollar.Authorities also noted that market operations were conducted during the month to stabilize the foreign exchange market and ensure orderly conditions.

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Asian Industry Sustains Expansion in April: PMI Report

Despite headwinds from Persian Gulf turmoils, Asia's business sectors largely expanded in April, led by the automobile industry, reported S&P Global on Wednesday."Output growth was recorded across 16 of the 18 monitored Asian sectors in April. This figure was up from 15 in March, as metals & mining production returned to growth," said S&P Global, citing its surveys of regional economies.Showing strength in April was the automotive industry. "Leading the rankings for the first time in nearly two years was the automobiles & auto parts sector. The pace of output expansion in the sector quickened to the steepest since May 2024 and was rapid overall," explained S&P Global.Among the broader categories, consumer products did generally well in April."Consumer goods outperformed the other six tracked areas, with growth also supported by strong and accelerated expansions in output across the beverages & food and household & personal use products segments," added S&P Global.The tech and industrial sectors followed consumer goods on the upside, while the slowest expanding sectors were basic materials, financials and healthcare.In contrast to the general regional expansion, the forestry & paper products and construction materials sectors experienced softening in April, reported S&P Global.However, Asian business managers also reported rising and accelerating costs of operation in April."On the prices front, the latest data indicated that cost burdens rose in 17 of the 18 monitored sectors in April. Notably, the majority of these saw expenses increase at a stronger pace than in March," said S&P Global.Of the 18 monitored industries, only banks and real estate lowered output charges, said the credit-rating agency.The Asia Sector PMI indices were compiled by S&P Global from surveys received from 6,000 Asian private-sector companies.

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Market Chatter: SEMI Projects Firm Chip Demand Despite Geopolitical Risks

Global industry group SEMI said semiconductor demand is expected to remain strong even as supply chains face pressure from Middle East tensions and wider trade uncertainty, Reuters reported Tuesday.SEMI expects the sector to reach $1 trillion in sales this year, doubling to $2 trillion by 2035, driven largely by rapid expansion in AI-linked data centers, according to the report.CEO Ajit Manocha told Reuters that geopolitical risks are unlikely to derail near-term growth, though shortages of key materials such as helium and bromine could weigh on the longer-term outlook. He also highlighted supply vulnerabilities and urged Southeast Asian economies to expand chip fabrication capacity to strengthen and diversify global production networks, the news outlet reported.(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: PMI Reports; Central Bank Decisions; and Inflation Prints

For the week ahead in Asia, the economic calendar is packed with S&P Global's monthly purchasing managers' index reports, inflation prints, and central bank decisions across the region.Monday brings a slate of S&P Global manufacturing PMI reports for April, alongside Indonesia's inflation and trade figures.On Tuesday, markets will turn to the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision, while Thailand and the Philippines release April inflation data.Wednesday features South Korea's April inflation print and New Zealand's first-quarter labor-market report, along with PMI readings from India, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.On Thursday, Malaysia's central bank decision will be in focus, alongside Taiwan's April inflation data and the Philippines' first-quarter GDP report.On Friday, Taiwan's April trade data and Malaysia's March industrial production figures will be due, before China closes out the week with April trade figures on Saturday.Here's what to watch in the week ahead.MONDAY, May 4The week kicked off with a slate of S&P Global purchasing managers' index reports covering manufacturing activity during April.Most economies in the region saw a rise in output despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has pushed oil prices upwards.Malaysia's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in four years in April, supported by stronger output and a return to growth in new orders.The S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 51.6 in April from 50.7 in March, marking a second straight month of expansion.Output grew at the fastest pace since December 2021, while new orders increased as firms and clients built safety stocks amid uncertainty linked to the Middle East war.Output activity also expanded in South Korea, India, and Taiwan, according to S&P Global.Meanwhile, Vietnam's manufacturing sector also expanded, albeit at a slower pace.The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.5 in April from 51.2 in March, a seven-month low, signalling a tenth straight month of expansion but only marginal growth.In contrast, Indonesia's manufacturing sector slipped into contraction in April as cost pressures intensified due to material shortages and delays linked to the Middle East conflict.The S&P Global Indonesia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.1 in April from 50.1 in March, dropping below the 50 mark for the first time in nine months.Manufacturing activity similarly slipped in the Philippines as new orders fell sharply and cost pressures intensified.Indonesia released inflation figures, noting a 2.4% year on year rise in prices during April -- slower than the 3.5% recorded a month prior.The island state also booked a trade surplus of $5.55 billion in the first quarter, supported by a strong non-oil and gas balance despite higher import growth, according to official data released by Statistics Indonesia.The Melbourne Institute released its monthly inflation gauge, noting another increase in April, mainly driven by higher recreation-related prices. The monthly cost of living also increased in April, especially for employees and self-funded retirees.TUESDAY, May 5An interest rate decision in Australia will capture headlines on Tuesday.The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to rate hikes by 25 basis points to 4.35% as persistent inflation pressures and rising fuel costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions keeps the central bank on a hawkish path even as global peers hold steady.Thailand and the Philippines will release inflation data for April.Economists at ING said they expect the Philippines' headline inflation to rise above 5% as the government passes on the impact of higher global oil prices onto consumers. The Philippines' inflation climbed to 4.1% in March.Thailand is similarly expected to see a rise in consumer prices during April. According to a consensus compiled by Trading Economics, headline inflation could clock in at 1.7% on an annual basis, compared with a 0.08% decline in March.First-quarter gross domestic growth data will be due in Indonesia. DBS said it was forecasting 5.6% growth for the quarter thanks to government spending and festive spending during the period, the Wall Street Journal reported.Hong Kong will similarly release its first-quarter advance GDP growth estimate on Tuesday.Meanwhile, March retail sales figures will be expected in Singapore.On the activity front, S&P Global will release PMI reports manufacturing activity in Thailand and services and composite activity in Australia.WEDNESDAY, May 6Another inflation print, this time in South Korea.Economists at ING said they expect consumer prices to rise at a faster pace in April despite attempts by Seoul to rein in the impact of rising oil costs on consumers. A consensus compiled by Trading Economics indicated headline inflation could clock in at 2.6%.In March, South Korea's annual inflation rose to 2.2%, breaching the central bank's 2% target.First-quarter labor data from New Zealand will also be in the news.CommBank expects headline labor-market figures to remain weak, forecasting just 0.1% quarterly employment growth and a rise in unemployment to 5.5%, compared with Trading Economics consensus estimates of 0.3% employment growth and a 5.4% jobless rate for the first quarter."We do not envisage a labor market recovery until 2027, reflective of adverse impacts from geopolitical ructions," CommBank said in a preview.The Philippines will similarly release labor data for March, as well as industrial production figures.ING said it expects unemployment to edge higher. "On the industry side, weak soft construction activity should continue to weigh on growth," ING said.Additional S&P Global PMI reports covering services and composite activity in India and China, as well as overall activity in Hong Kong and Singapore, will be due.A business confidence report will be due in Thailand, while Hong Kong's March retail sales figures will also be on display.THURSDAY, May 7Malaysia's central bank will meet for its interest rate decision, with no change expected in the 2.75% policy rate.RHB Bank said it expects Bank Negara Malaysia to hold rates as growth remains steady and inflation remains in check, the Wall Street Journal reported.Taiwan's April inflation print will be due, with analysts looking for signs on how the Iran war was weighing in on prices. ING said it expects to see inflationary pressure picking up after limited pass through of energy prices in March.Australia will release March trade figures. The country's trade surplus could fall to A$4.45 billion from the A$5.69 billion recorded in the month prior, according to a consensus compiled by Trading Economics.CommBank said it expects the goods trade balance to decline due to rising fuel imports in the wake of the Iran conflict.The Philippines' first-quarter GDP growth figures will be expected. ING said the Philippines' economy could recover to a growth of 4.3% year on year thanks to favorable base effects and some pick-up in government spending.The Philippines' economy grew by 3% last quarter.Another confidence report covering consumer sentiment will be due in Thailand.FRIDAY, May 8Markets will be on the lookout for Taiwan's trade data for April.ING said it expects the island state's trade surplus to rise to $21.6 billion from $21.3 billion in the month prior. "We're looking for another strong month, with 59.3% YoY export growth and 35.5% import growth," ING said in a preview.In Malaysia, March industrial production figures will be due.S&P Global will release PMI reports covering services and composite activity in Japan.SATURDAY, May 9China will release its April trade data on Saturday.The world's second largest economy could record a surplus of $82.4 billion for the month, rising from $51.13 billion in March, according to a consensus compiled by Trading Economics.Analysts at DBS expect a sharp uptick in surplus, with export growth more than doubling to 8.4% from the 2.5% rise seen in March, the WSJ reported.

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Taiwan's Manufacturing Activity Expands at Fastest Pace Since December 2021, S&P Global Says

Taiwan's manufacturing sector strengthened in April, with the S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 55.3, the highest level since December 2021.The PMI increased from 53.3 in March, signaling a fifth consecutive month of expansion and a sharper improvement in business conditions.The rise was driven by stronger output and new business, with firms citing higher demand as well as efforts to build inventories ahead of expected supply disruptions and price increases linked to the Middle East conflict."The war contributed to the greatest disruption to supply chains since the COVID-19 pandemic and a substantial rise in input costs at the start of Q2," said Annabel Fiddes, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence.Taiwanese manufacturers reported a sharp increase in new orders, including export demand from the U.S., Europe, mainland China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, with stockpiling activity supporting growth.Purchasing activity rose at one of the fastest rates in nearly four-and-a-half years, although supplier delivery times lengthened at the quickest pace in just over four years, reflecting heightened supply chain strain.Input prices increased at one of the fastest rates since the survey began in 2004, driven by higher raw material and energy costs, while output charges rose at the steepest pace since late 2021 as firms passed on cost pressures."Expenses rose at one of the fastest rates since the survey began 22 years ago amid widespread reports of supplier price hikes, with rising oil prices a key driver of inflation. These higher costs were often passed on to clients, with selling prices also rising at a substantial pace," Fiddes added.Employment declined slightly as firms chose not to replace voluntary leavers, while backlogs of work increased at one of the quickest rates since late 2021.Business confidence remained positive but eased to a three-month low, with firms citing uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict, according to S&P Global.The strength in manufacturing aligns with broader economic momentum, as Taiwan's gross domestic product expanded 13.7% year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by strong external demand tied to artificial intelligence, according to the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics.

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ADB Commits $70 Billion Investment in Asia Through 20235 to Boost Energy, Digital Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank will inject $70 billion through 2035 to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific, with a focus on cross-border electricity trade and broader internet access.In the recent report on Monday, ADB President Masato Kanda said stronger regional connectivity will help lower costs and support growth. The bank plans to mobilize $50 billion under its Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative to link national grids, scale up renewable energy use, and build transmission lines, substations and storage.A further $20 billion will go towards the Asia-Pacific Digital Highway, funding fibre networks, data centres and other digital systems. By 2035, the projects aim to connect 200 million people to power, widen broadband access, and generate jobs across the region, the report said.

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Taiwan's Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in April as Costs Surge, S&P Global Says

Taiwan's manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace in April as firms ramped up production and orders, while cost pressures intensified sharply, according to data released Monday by S&P Global.The S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 55.3 in April from 53.3 in March, marking the strongest improvement in business conditions since December 2021.Output grew at the second-fastest pace since June 2024, while new orders increased at the second-sharpest rate since July 2021, partly driven by stockpiling amid concerns over supply disruptions and rising prices.New export orders also rose strongly, supported by demand from the U.S., Europe, mainland China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.Firms stepped up purchasing activity at one of the fastest rates in nearly four-and-a-half years, while supplier delivery times lengthened at the fastest pace in just over four years.Input costs rose at the steepest pace in nearly five years, prompting firms to lift selling prices at the quickest rate since late 2021.Employment declined slightly, while business confidence eased to a three-month low, though firms remained optimistic about output growth, supported by expectations of stronger demand, particularly in AI-related sectors.

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ADB Pledges $70 Billion For Energy, Digital Networks Across APAC as Middle East Conflict Batters Outlook

The Asian Development Bank is committing $70 billion to support new energy and digital infrastructure initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035.ADB President Masato Kanda announced the pledge on Sunday during the lender's annual meeting in Uzbekistan."Energy and digital access will define the region's future," said Kanda. "These two initiatives build the systems Asia and the Pacific need to grow, compete, and connect. By linking power grids and digital networks across borders, we can lower costs, expand opportunity, and bring reliable power and digital access to hundreds of millions of people."The pledge comes as the ADB sharply downgraded its forecast for the APAC region, citing energy disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict.On Wednesday, the ADB slashed its GDP growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.7% in 2026 from the previous 5.1% forecast.Inflation for 2026 is projected to accelerate to 5.2% in 2026 from 3% in 2025, before easing to 4.1% in 2027."Our revised outlook is a significant downward revision for growth and a sharp increase in inflation following a special update to reflect the deepening crisis," Kanda said at the time.The bank's new outlook assumes that oil prices average around $96 a barrel in 2026, well above the $69 per barrel average in January and February before the Middle East conflict. The bank expects oil prices to ease to around $80 per barrel in 2027."We are confronting systemic, long-lasting disruptions to global energy and trade networks, not just temporary volatility. ADB will remain an agile partner in protecting the region's economy; tracking fast-moving risks, and moving with urgency to scale up our support," Kanda added.Diesel prices across several Southeast Asian countries have increased by more than 100% since late February, the ADB said in its updated outlook report.The ADB also noted in its Wednesday report that the energy shock is also affecting fertilizer prices, which it said could add to food inflation, particularly for economies most dependent on Middle East imports.Against that backdrop, the ADB is committing $70 billion to build new energy and digital infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific by 2035.The largest investment, worth $50 billion, will be allocated towards cross-border power infrastructure to unlock renewable energy at scale, the ADB said.The project will focus on transmission and grid integration, including cross-border lines, substations, storage, and grid digitalization, according to the lender.By 2035, the bank aims to integrate about 20 gigawatts of renewable energy across borders, connect 22,000 circuit-kilometers of transmission lines, and cut regional power sector emissions by 15%, while improving energy access for around 200 million people.The remaining $20 billion will fund the Asia-Pacific Digital Highway, targeting digital corridors, data infrastructure, and AI-ready economies.The project aims to bring first-time broadband access to 200 million people and cut connectivity costs in remote and landlocked areas by about 40%.The South Korean government will back a new Center for AI Innovation and Development in Seoul with a $20 million contribution. The center will aim to train about 3 million people in digital and AI-related skills by 2035.Separately on Sunday, the ADB also unveiled a Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility designed to help the region move beyond mining into higher-value industries such as processing, manufacturing, and recycling.Japan committed $20 million to the grant window, the UK contributed $1.6 million, and the Korea Eximbank and the Korean Trade Insurance Corporation each signed $500 million memorandums as the facility's first partners.

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Taiwan's Economy Expands About 14% in Q1 on AI Demand

Taiwan's economy expanded sharply in the first quarter, with real GDP jumping 13.7% year-on-year, according to advance estimates from the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) released on Thursday.On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, the economy expanded 11.86%.Growth was driven largely by strong external demand linked to artificial intelligence and related infrastructure, with exports of goods and services jumping 35.25% year-on-year. Imports also climbed 27.07%, reflecting robust trade activity.Private consumption increased 4.89%, supported by spending on communications, transport, entertainment, and outbound travel, alongside higher financial market activity. Meanwhile, gross capital formation rose 5.20%, led by investment in machinery, intellectual property and transport equipment, the department said.

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Taiwan Assures Stable Asphalt Supply Through July Amid Market Concerns

Taiwan's domestic asphalt supply remains sufficient to meet demand through the end of July, despite ongoing Middle East uncertainties, Ministry of Economic Affairs said Wednesdsay.The ministry said it is working closely with key suppliers to ensure steady availability, with combined inventories at about 61,000 tonnes as of late April.Additional imports of 9,000 tonnes are expected in May, which, alongside current stock, is sufficient based on monthly demand of around 19,000 tonnes, reportedly.Suppliers have pledged to prioritize local needs, while prices have begun to stabilize as market conditions normalize. Authorities warned they will act against price manipulation and continue monitoring supply to maintain stability.

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ADB Cuts Economic Growth Projections for Developing Asia Amid Middle East Crisis

The Asian Development Bank sharply downgraded its economic growth forecasts for developing Asia and the Pacific while raising inflation projections, citing prolonged disruptions from the Middle East conflict that are driving up energy prices and tightening financial conditions.The bank now expects regional growth of 4.7% in 2026 and 4.8% in 2027, down from its earlier forecast of 5.1% for both years. Meanwhile, inflation is projected to accelerate to 5.2% this year before slowing to 4.1% in 2027, according to the latest ADB report.ADB said the revisions reflect sustained pressure on oil and gas prices, with crude expected to average about $96 per barrel in 2026, significantly higher than pre-conflict levels, weighing on fuel-importing economies.Under a more severe scenario, growth could ease further to 4.2% this year and 4% next year, while inflation may spike to 7.4% in 2026, the bank added, urging targeted fiscal support and measured monetary responses.

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CRIF: Taiwan's Exports Expected to Hit About $861 Billion in 2026

Taiwan's exports are projected to surge to as high as $860.6 billion in 2026, driven by strong AI-related demand, according to CRIF estimates released Tuesday.The outlook comes after exports reached a record $195.74 billion in the first quarter, soaring 51.1% from the same period a year earlier, and far exceeding earlier government forecasts.March shipments alone hit an all-time high of $80.18 billion, up 61.8% annually. This marks the first time monthly exports surpassed the $80 billion threshold.Growth was mainly powered by electronics, with semiconductor-related components and ICT products posting exceptional gains, while traditional sectors such as textiles and metals continued to lag.ICT and audiovisual exports more than doubled in the first quarter, while electronic components rose 42.7%, driven by high AI demand.CRIF said that despite global uncertainties, including weaker global trade forecasts, Taiwan's export momentum is expected to remain resilient on continued technology sector strength.

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