Taiwan Weighted Index Opens Lower As Plastics Lead Gains

Taiwan's weighted stock index opened 0.1% lower at 46,901.32, according to ETNet. At 9:04 a.m., the plastics sub-index led gains, rising 3.13%, while the gas and utilities sub-index added 2.62%. The electronic components sub-index was the biggest laggard, down 1.41%. The weighted index was last at 46,746.77, down 0.43%.