EWT UP: AI Search: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced next year's budg… | Ezbrisk
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AI Search: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced next year's budget will include NT$235.7 billion for a universal NT$10,000 cash handout alongside an upgraded 2026 GDP growth forecast of 11.05%.
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced next year's budget will include NT$235.7 billion for a universal NT$10,000 cash handout alongside an upgraded 2026 GDP growth forecast of 11.05%. The stimulus and growth outlook, driven by the AI boom, coincided with a sharp rally in the Taiwan dollar.
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