Taiwan's TAIEX closed up 0.75% at 48,157.29, a record high. Semiconductor and
wafer makers led gains: TSMC +1.6%, Foxconn +1.2%, MediaTek +0.1% — MediaTek
closed at a record. Nasdaq's new high on sustained AI and tech optimism
supported the move. Barclays says Taiwan will continue to benefit from strong
semiconductor shipments and tech hardware exports.