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Taiwan Tech Firms Raise Record US$14.5 Billion as AI Boom Fuels Expansion Race

Taipei, 28 May 2026 – Taiwan’s technology companies are borrowing at a record pace as the global artificial intelligence boom pushes suppliers to expand capacity across semiconductors, AI servers, printed circuit boards, advanced packaging, power systems and data-centre infrastructure.

According to Bloomberg-compiled data, Taiwanese technology firms have raised about US$14.5 billion through loans and bond markets so far this year, marking the sector’s highest year-to-date borrowing level on record. The surge reflects how the AI cycle is moving beyond equity-market enthusiasm into real corporate financing needs, as companies fund new factories, equipment upgrades, working capital and overseas expansion.

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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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