Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index began the trading day with a notable increase, opening up 438.17 points at 43,587.63. This rise was observed on a turnover of NT$22.67 billion, equivalent to US$711.92 million.According to Focus Taiwan, the early trading session on Friday showed a strong performance on the stock exchange, reflecting investor confidence and market activity. The significant rise in points indicates a positive start for the trading day, contributing to the overall momentum in the market. This upward trend may influence investor sentiment and market strategies going forward.