Taipei: Taiwan shares ended up 173.27 points, or 0.62 percent, at 28,198.02 Friday on turnover of NT$474.81 billion (US$15.21 billion).

According to Focus Taiwan, the stock market in Taiwan showed an upward trend, closing with a gain of 173.27 points. This increase brought the total index to 28,198.02. The turnover for the day was recorded at NT$474.81 billion, which is equivalent to approximately US$15.21 billion.