Taiwan Raises 2026 Growth Outlook as AI Boom Helps Exports
Pedestrians at the Shi Lin Night Market in Taipei.
Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/BloombergTaiwan lifted its forecast for economic growth next year as exports continue to surge on AI demand.
Gross domestic product is expected to expand 3.54% in 2026, according to a statement from the statistics bureau in Taipei on Friday. That compares with the previous forecast of 2.81% back in August. Exports were projected to grow 6.32% for the year, versus an earlier call of 2.19%.