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Taiwan's stock index opened sharply higher, surging more than 570 points to reclaim the 48,000 level. The rally was driven by a strong performance in semiconductor shares, which rose against broader market trends as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rallied. Investors are watching whether the chip-led gains can hold through the trading session amid continued volatility in tech stocks.
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Indonesia is being urged to position itself more strategically in the global semiconductor contest, as countries race to secure chip supply chains amid US-China rivalry. Commentators argue Jakarta could leverage its nickel resources, large labor pool, and geopolitical balancing to attract investment in chip manufacturing and assembly, turning industrial policy into diplomatic capital.