Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index saw a positive start, opening up 449.17 points at 43,809.83 on Wednesday. The turnover for the session was recorded at NT$25.52 billion, equivalent to approximately US$788.75 million.

According to Focus Taiwan, the upward movement indicates a strong market activity, reflecting investor confidence and a robust trading environment in Taiwan's stock market. The significant turnover highlights the active participation of investors, contributing to the higher opening of the index.