Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index saw an increase as it opened higher on Thursday, gaining 87.21 points to reach 45,936.11. This opening was marked by a turnover of NT$7.60 billion, equivalent to US$238.81 million.According to Focus Taiwan, this positive start indicates strong market activity as investors engage in trading. The increase in the index reflects investor confidence and a robust trading environment on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.