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South Korea, Taiwan Stocks Hit Record Highs as AI Rally Lifts Asian Markets

By Rebecca Hsu on May 4, 2026 7:12 pm |

Asia Market, Asia News and Science & Technology

Singapore, 4 May 2026 – South Korean and Taiwanese equities climbed to record highs on Monday as investors returned to Asia’s technology trade, with chipmakers leading gains amid renewed optimism over artificial intelligence demand and signs of easing Middle East tensions.

The rally pushed benchmark indexes in South Korea and Taiwan more than 3% higher, helping lift broader Asian equities near record territory. The move reflected a revival of the AI-driven trade after strong US technology earnings and resilient corporate guidance reinforced expectations that demand for advanced chips, memory components and semiconductor supply-chain capacity remains strong.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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