RISE OF 25.61 PERCENT: The result was mainly driven by computers, electronics, electronic components and optical products, with output increasing 95.62 percentBy Meryl Kao / Staff reporter請繼續往下閱讀...The industrial production index rose 25.61 percent year-on-year to 145.24 last month, as demand for artificial intelligence （AI） and high-performance computing applications continued to boost output in the information technology and electronics sectors, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said yesterday.The manufacturing production index, which accounts for 93.72 percent of overall industrial output, rose 26.89 percent year-on-year to 147.65, the 29th straight month of growth, exceeding the ministry’s forecast growth range of 22 to 25.5 percent.The better-than-expected performance was driven mainly by electronic components, computers, electronics and optical products, which showed greater momentum than anticipated, Department of Statistics Deputy Director-General Chen Yu-fang （陳玉芳） told a news conference in Taipei.Output of computers, electronics and optical products surged 95.62 percent, driven by server demand as major designers of graphics processing units and application-specific integrated circuits launched new platforms this quarter, Chen said.The increased output was also supported by switches, semiconductor inspection equipment and solid-state drives used in cloud and data center applications, she said.That was followed by a 22.72 percent increase in electronic component output amid robust demand for 12-inch wafers, DRAM chips, and IC packaging and testing services, she said.Production of flat-panel displays fell 18.43 percent, marking the third consecutive monthly decline, as recovering demand for small panels used in medical and automotive applications was offset by sluggish purchases of large panels, Chen said.In traditional industries, machinery output rose 19.75 percent, marking a fifth consecutive month of growth, driven by investment in chipmaking, automation and power transmission equipment, as well as recovering machine tool orders, she said.Base metal output rose 13.24 percent, supported by increased demand for metals used in semiconductors, electronic components and power batteries, she said.Chemical materials output fell 5.88 percent amid weak demand, continued oversupply from China and maintenance shutdowns, while auto and auto parts output dropped 5.03 percent as some automakers cut production to reduce inventories, Chen said.Traditional industries, particularly machinery, have shown steady growth since March and could maintain year-on-year gains throughout the year, supported by demand for equipment from fab expansions, she said.Base metal production could also maintain positive growth, supported by demand for semiconductor materials, although a slower recovery in traditional steel demand could continue to weigh on the sector, she said.This month, the manufacturing production index is projected to rise 25.5 to 28.9 percent year-on-year, Chen said.As the second half is traditionally the peak season for the information and communications industry, production of consumer electronics such as AI PCs is expected to pick up and boost manufacturing output, she said.Manufacturing output for the complete year is forecast to maintain double-digit growth, supported by demand for high-performance computing and AI-related products, she added.新聞來源：TAIPEI TIMES
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