<p>The Taiwan Stock Exchange index rose for the second consecutive day, up 1.5% to 21,787.26 points. Taiwan Semiconductor contributed the most to the index's increase with a 0.9% rise. Global Textile saw the largest increase, reaching 10.0%. During the midday trading session, out of 1,004 stocks, 766 rose and 179 fell; among the 28 sectors, 22 rose, with semiconductor stocks leading the gains</p>

<p>The Taiwan Stock Exchange index rose for the second consecutive day, up 1.5% to 21,787.26 points. Taiwan Semiconductor contributed the most to the index's gain with a 0.9% increase. Global Textile saw the largest increase, reaching 10.0%. At midday trading, out of 1,004 stocks, 766 rose and 179 fell; among 28 sectors, 22 rose, with semiconductor stocks leading the gains</p>

Taiwan Stock Exchange index rose by 1.5%, led by Taiwan Semiconductor