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TWSE 2025 Year in Review: New Heights, New Products, New Horizons

Amid global headwinds, 2025 stood out as a landmark year for Taiwan’s capital market. The TWSE has continuously driven progress through market innovation, product diversification, and international engagement—propelling the market beyond expectations to new heights in resilience and growth.

 

2025 Market Performances

The TAIEX notched a record high close of 28,963.6. Total annual trading value reached NT$101 trillion, with a record daily average of NT$416 billion. The total market cap of listed companies exceeded NT$94 trillion. Fueled by a vibrant market environment, corporate fundraising surged with IPO proceeds hitting a record high of NT$85 billion from 34 new listings. Investors with trading accounts reached 13.77 million, covering around 60% of the population.

 

2025 Highlights

Strategic Milestones for Asian Asset Management Center（AAMC）

∙    Established the AAMC Promotion Office and dedicated website.

∙    Under the guidance of the FSC, held “Taiwan Weeks,” to reinforce the AAMC vision and manifest policy achievements.

∙    Collaborated with COMPUTEX to further expand the TWSE’s global outreach.

Innovation Ecosystem Accelerated

∙    Launched the Asia Innovation Capital, focusing on 14 pioneering industries.

∙    Eased listing regulations for foreign companies and the Taiwan Innovation Board.

∙    Fostered strategic partnerships with CVCs, VCs, and industry associations.

Product Diversity

∙    New types of ETFs: 15 actively managed ETFs and 2 passive multi-asset ETFs, with combined AUM nearing NT$170 billion.

∙    The first-ever Taiwan–Japan cross-border ETF collaboration: Japan-linked ETF growing nearly 90% and two Taiwan-linked ETFs achieving multi-fold increases.

Sustainability & Digital Resilience

∙    Launched the first “Taiwan Nature-Based Carbon Sink Co-Prosperity Initiative.”

∙    Implemented e-filing systems for corporate submissions.

∙    Leveraged AI in news sentiment analysis, report reviews, and fraud detection.

 

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