Taiwan’s stock market reached a record close on January 19, 2026 with the Taiex ending at 31,639.29 points, up 230.6 points or 0.7 percent, amid gains by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).

TSMC shares climbed to an intraday high of NT$1,780 (US$56) before closing 1.2 percent higher at NT$1,760 (US$55).

The market saw mixed performance among large tech stocks, with Hon Hai Precision Industry and Delta Electronics both declining.

Memory stocks, including Nanya Technology, Winbond Electronics, and Phison Electronics, rose significantly after Powerchip Semiconductor announced the sale of its Tongluo plant to Micron Technology for US$1.8 billion.

🔗 Source: Focus Taiwan