Taiwan Lifts 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Strong Tech Export Surge

2025-05-01 02:54 By Farida Husna 1 min. read

Taiwan on Wednesday unexpectedly raised its 2025 economic growth forecast to 3.6%, up from 3.14%, following a strong first-quarter performance driven by a surge in exports, particularly in tech, ahead of potential U.S.

import tariffs.

The economy expanded 5.37% yoy during the first three months of the year, the fastest since Q1 2024.

Strong production, exports, and investment, fueled by AI-driven demand, contributed to the growth.

"First-half expectations are revised up, but there are more uncertainties for the second half," said Wang Tsui-hua of the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting, and Statistics.

Quarter-on-quarter, the economy grew at a seasonally adjusted 9.67%.

This boost comes after U.S.

President Trump paused plans for sweeping tariffs, allowing for ongoing negotiations.

Taiwan's tech firms reported strong demand, particularly driven by AI applications.



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