Taiwan's gaming, biotech sectors surpass traditional industries in value

Industry shifts are reshaping the Taiwanese stock market, with traditional industries losing ground to sectors like gaming and biotechnology. This has surprised financial analysts. The first half of 2025 saw the Taiwan Stock Exchange decline, with some unexpected changes in market capitalization rankings. Companies like Delta Electronics and Chunghwa Telecom saw gains, while traditional industrial giants like Formosa Plastics fell in the rankings. The article highlights the rise of companies like IGS, a gaming machine manufacturer, and Kangpu, a pre-revenue biotech firm, surpassing established industrial companies in market value, reflecting a changing economic landscape.