Taiwan recorded a robust trade surplus of US$23.6 billion in September, driven by a significant 60.9% year-on-year increase in exports, largely attributed to tech-related machinery and electrical equipment, according to FX Street.
Despite the surge in exports and positive equities and foreign inflows, the Taiwan Dollar remained relatively stable. This stability was supported by outward corporate investments, capital outflows linked to yield differentials, and active foreign exchange interventions by Taiwan’s central bank, FX Street reported.
For Japanese investors monitoring regional markets, Taiwan’s export strength and currency stability provide important signals amid ongoing supply chain shifts and monetary policy adjustments in Asia.