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.

2026-09-23

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.