Taiwan's Economic Growth Surpasses Forecasts, Reaching a 39-Year High
Taiwan's economy grew by 13.7% in the first quarter of 2026, the fastest since 1987, driven by strong exports, investment, and private consumption. This outperformed economists' expectations and was attributed to continued demand for tech products supporting AI computing. The growth has eased concerns about the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.
Topics: AI economic growth exports GDP Taiwan tech industry