Taiwan's economy grew 12.9% in Q2, fueled by soaring global demand for artificial intelligence technology, highlighting the island's export-driven economic strength.
This is slightly lower than the first quarter's growth of 14.6%
Aug 01, 2026
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What's the storyTaiwan's economy has witnessed an unexpected growth surge in the second quarter, largely driven by the skyrocketing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The island's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 12.9% from April to June, according to data released by Taipei's statistics bureau on Friday.
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