26 September 2025 Emerging Asia Monitor Taiwanese retail sales finally turn expansionary after four months

Taiwan's retail sales growth finally rebounded, to +0.4% in August, after months of constant falls.
This was supported by a milder drop in auto sales, which could recover if a US trade deal is agreed.
All told, still-weak consumption reflects flat wages,a soft property market and slumping tourism.

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