TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s exports surged by 18.1% in January compared to the same month last year, underlining a recovery for the country’s economy, the government said Wednesday (Feb. 7).The total for the month reached US$37.19 billion (NT$1.16 trillion), according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The January figures marked the strongest increase in 21 months, and the third consecutive rise, per CNA.Information and communication products recorded their strongest-ever performance, with exports doubling in January. Electronic parts registered an increase of 7.5% following a decline in December.Imports ended 14 consecutive months of decline, growing by 19% from January 2023 to reach US$34.7 billion. As a result, Taiwan’s trade surplus stood at US$2.49 billion for the first month of this year.By Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer2024/02/07 20:41 (ICE TAIPEI)

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