Dan Nystedt(@dnystedt):Taiwan raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 11.05%, the highest annual rate in 39-years, boosted by strong AI-related demand, media report, adding the government is readying plans to pay NT$10,000 (US$315) to all residents as long as the budget is balanced with zero-net borrowing. The payout could come as early as the Lunar New Year holiday (Feb. 4-10, 2027).

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Dan Nystedt@dnystedt

2026.08.18 01:20

Taiwan raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 11.05%, the highest annual rate in 39-years, boosted by strong AI-related demand, media report, adding the government is readying plans to pay NT$10,000 (US$315) to all residents as long as the budget is balanced with zero-net borrowing. The payout could come as early as the Lunar New Year holiday (Feb. 4-10, 2027).