Taiwan’s stock market reached a record valuation of $5 trillion for the first time as the benchmark TAIEX index climbed 2% to an all-time high near 44,700 points. The rally was driven largely by continued strength in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks amid strong global demand for advanced chip manufacturing.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which represents roughly 42% of the benchmark index, also gained 2% and played a major role in lifting the broader market. Investors continued increasing exposure to semiconductor companies tied to AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and high-performance data center expansion.
Analysts said Taiwan’s equity market remains one of the primary global beneficiaries of accelerating AI investment as semiconductor demand continues supporting strong earnings and elevated technology sector valuations.
