Between early May and mid-June 2025, the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) experienced an unusually sharp appreciation against the U.S. dollar. In the first two trading days of May, TWD jumped roughly 6–8% versus the USD – its steepest two-day rise since 1988. A one-day rise of over 4–5% and a nearly 10% appreciation in a month are virtually unprecedented for major currencies, especially given that Taiwan's exchange rate is typically stable due to central bank management. The sudden surge sent the USD/TWD exchange rate down to approximately 30.14 TWD per USD, the strongest level for the TWD in over two years. Trading volume exploded to 15-year highs amid a flurry of speculative activity.

A new wave of COVID-19 infections is spreading across several parts of Asia, challenging earlier assumptions about the virus's seasonal behavior and prompting health authorities to advise heightened vigilance. Densely populated financial centers like Hong Kong and Singapore, alongside mainland China, Thailand, and Taiwan, are experiencing significant rises in cases, raising particular concern for vulnerable populations.

In early 2025, the Trump administration launched a transformative trade policy that is reshaping how the United States engages with the global economy. On April 2, dubbed “Liberation Day”, President Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff plan, introducing a 10% tax on nearly all imports and additional targeted tariffs on countries accused of unfair trade practices. This move, one of the most significant trade policy shifts in decades, aims to protect American jobs, boost domestic industries, and challenge global trade dynamics.

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ISH Frankfurt is the world’s leading trade fair for the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and water systems industries. Held every two years at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, the event showcases cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions from global industry leaders. The 2025 edition took place from March 17 to 21, 2025, under the theme “Solutions for a Sustainable Future.”