Taipei: The Taiwan Stock Exchange's main index opened with an increase of 113.45 points, reaching 19,752.59 on Thursday. The opening session witnessed a turnover of NT$7.318 billion, equivalent to approximately US$224.79 million.According to Focus Taiwan, the positive opening reflects investor confidence and a robust trading environment on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The increase in the index points to a favorable market trend and is indicative of active trading activities.The turnover, amounting to NT$7.318 billion, highlights the scale of transactions occurring as investors engage in buying and selling on the platform. The conversion to US dollars places the turnover at approximately US$224.79 million, further emphasizing the significant level of activity within the market.