Taipei: Taiwan's latest arms purchase plans and economic achievements have dominated the headlines across major newspapers on Tuesday.According to Focus Taiwan, United Daily News reports that Taiwan is planning to spend NT$480 billion on arms purchases from the United States as a demonstration of its commitment to self-defense. Meanwhile, China Times highlights that this purchase is aimed at showing Taiwan's determination on self-defense to the Trump administration, with a planned expenditure of US$482.8 billion on U.S. weapons.Liberty Times adds that the planned purchase includes 60 F-35 fighter jets, estimated at NT$500 billion, as reported by Financial Times. In economic news, Economic Daily News and Commercial Times both focus on the impressive sales figures achieved by TWSE and OTC-listed companies in October. These companies have reported a new high in combined sales for the month, indicating robust economic performance.Taipei Times also reports on a positive economic indicator, noting that the a verage monthly wage has increased by 3.22%. The news stories collectively highlight Taiwan's strategic defense initiatives and its economic progress, underscoring the country's focus on strengthening both its military and economic standing.