-- Taiwan's industrial production jumped 28.7% year on year in March, driven by a 30.7% increase in manufacturing output, according to official data.
Monthly, the industrial production climbed 26.4%, with manufacturing up 26.8%.
After seasonal adjustments, industrial output increased 1.6% from the previous month, while manufacturing grew 4.1%.
Other sectors showed mixed performance, with mining output falling 10.6% and electricity and gas supply down 1.8%.
For the first quarter, industrial production rose 24.6% year-on-year, supported by a 26.5% rise in manufacturing activity, the data showed.