Taiwan GDP grows nearly 13% in Q2, supercharged by AI and US ties

EconomyLai administration faces challenge of addressing economic imbalancesTaiwan's economy is booming thanks to the global AI buildout, although the administration in Taipei aims to spread the benefits. © ReutersTHOMPSON CHAUJuly 31, 2026 17:21 JSTTAIPEI -- Taiwan's economy grew 12.92% on the year in the second quarter, Taipei's statistics agency said Friday, driven by the AI boom and thriving trade and investment ties with the U.S.