AI Demand Drives Taiwan's Business Signal to 5th Consecutive 'Red'

Central News Agency reporter Pan Tzu-yu, Taipei, May 28. The National Development Council (NDC) announced today that the business signal for April remained in the 'red' zone, marking the fifth consecutive month of such status. The comprehensive judgment score remained unchanged from March at 39 points. The NDC stated that strong AI demand and the fading impact of geopolitical risks in the Middle East have kept domestic economic growth momentum steady. Business Signal Encyclopedia: According to the NDC, the interpretation of each signal light is as follows. Despite the steady economic situation, the NDC warned that the situation in the Middle East is increasing supply chain risks and global inflationary pressures. Coupled with uncertainties such as U.S. tariffs, the impact on the domestic economy must be closely monitored.