Taiwan’s current account surplus more than doubled to USD 62.53 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up from USD 29.69 billion in the same period a year earlier. The sharp increase was primarily driven by a shap increase of the goods trade surplus to USD 58.01 billion from USD 27.04 billion, supported by strong demand for emerging technologies and exports. The primary income surplus also widened to USD 9.22 billion from USD 6.86 billion, largely reflecting higher income from residents’ direct investments abroad. In contrast, the services deficit expanded to USD 3.42 billion from USD 3.08 billion, amid increased travel-related spending, while the secondary income deficit widened to USD 1.27 billion from USD 1.14 billion, reflecting an increase in remittances sent abroad by foreign workers.