Taiwan Stocks Surge Over 1,100 Points, Break 43,000 Barrier to Hit Record High
Driven by the AI frenzy surrounding NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's visit to Taiwan, the stock market surged today. The weighted index rose over 1,100 points, hitting a record high of 43,438. Electronics and semiconductor stocks led the rally.
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- 📰 Published: May 25, 2026 at 10:25
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The visit of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Taiwan has sparked an AI frenzy, causing the Taiwan stock market to open high today. The market surged over 1,100 points in early trading, hitting a record high of 43,438. Electronics, semiconductors, and the TPEx index all rose by more than 2%. Key electronic stock TSMC reached a high of NT$2,305, up NT$50 or 2.2%. MediaTek hit its daily limit of NT$4,245, setting a new record high. Delta Electronics surged over 8%, reaching a high of NT$2,280.
FAQ
Why is the Taiwan stock market so sensitive to AI?
Because Taiwan hosts world-class semiconductor manufacturing, led by TSMC, and a concentrated AI server supply chain.