Think tank raises 2025 growth forecast to 7.25%, urges caution for 2026Staff writer, with CNATaiwan’s economic growth for this year was forecast at 7.25 percent yesterday by the Taiwan Research Institute (TRI), a sharp upward revision from its June estimate of 2.9 percent, though it also urged cautioned over next year’s economic conditions. Meanwhile, the demand boom for artificial intelligence (AI) technology repeatedly drove exports for AI servers and information and communications technology products to record highs. This growth model is expected to continue into next year, the think tank said, forecasting a 3.46 percent growth in the nation’s economy. While global demand for AI and high-performance computing will still be high, growth will be limited due to this year’s high base, the TRI said. The institution forecast growth of 2.23 percent, an improvement from this year.

Source: Taipei Times December 23, 2025 16:46 UTC