<div id="readability-page-1"><div> Taiwan’s GDP per capita could exceed US$40,000 this year and the monthly minimum wage could top NT$30,000 if the economy continues its steady growth trajectory, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said today.Taiwan reported economic growth of 8.63 percent last year, with GDP per capita rising to US$39,477 amid favorable economic conditions, Cho said, adding that the nation’s stock market reached 33,000 points.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) continues to grow domestically and is expanding globally, while global tech leaders such as Nvidia Corp and Micron Technology Inc have also increased investment in Taiwan, he said. Echoing President William Lai’s (賴清德) call for the Legislative Yuan to pass the government’s proposed NT$1.25 trillion (US$39.81 billion) special defense budget, Cho said he sees signs of hope emerging in the legislature.He called on opposition parties not to obstruct the defense bill, urging them to expedite its review and fulfill their responsibilities for the benefit of all citizens. Regarding controversies involving military pay rises, the Executive Yuan would seek a constitutional judgement, Cho said.Between 2016 and last year, the government implemented 27 rounds of pay rises and allowance adjustments for military personnel and civil servants, while it has also upgraded military equipment and renovated military housing, he said. Last year’s budget for military allowances reached NT$13.8 billion, he added.As for arms procurements and the central government budget, the ruling and opposition parties should present a united front to the world, he said.Cho said he hopes that after the Lunar New Year recess, the legislature will conduct reviews of the special defense budget and the general budget to improve the nation’s security. </div></div>

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Taiwan's GDP per capita is projected to exceed US$40,000 this year, with a monthly minimum wage potentially surpassing NT$30,000, according to Premier Cho Jung-tai. The economy grew by 8.63% last year, and TSMC continues to expand. Cho urged the Legislative Yuan to pass a proposed NT$1.25 trillion defense budget and emphasized the need for unity in arms procurements. He also mentioned plans for a constitutional judgment regarding military pay rises and highlighted the government's efforts in military personnel compensation and equipment upgrades.

- Taiwan’s GDP per capita is projected to exceed US$40,000 this year, following an 8.63 percent economic growth last year and a GDP per capita of US$39,477.  
- Premier Cho Jung-tai highlighted that the stock market reached 33,000 points, with significant investments from global tech leaders like Nvidia and Micron in Taiwan.  
- Cho urged the Legislative Yuan to expedite the review of a proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget and highlighted ongoing efforts to improve military pay and equipment.

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GDP per capita likely to top US$40,000 this year, premier says