Taiwan's 2025 GDP Topped 8% – Jan. 30, 2026
Taiwan's economy grew more than 8% in 2025, well ahead of other Asian countries, but traditional industries still face economic uncertainty. President Lai Ching-te visits troops stationed in Hualien ahead of the Lunar New Year as the military wraps up its annual Spring drills in the country's south. And British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wraps up a "productive" visit to Beijing as ties with Washington strain. Plus: - Opposition lawmakers push forward with a reduced defense spending bill while blocking President Lai's US$40 billion special defense budget proposal. - The US Treasury department is keeping Taiwan on its currency manipulation watchlist, alongside Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. - Analysis: US chipmaker Micron's Taiwan investments are not comparable to TSMC's US investments.
