Taiwan shares end at highest in nearly 28 years

Shares in Taiwan hit a new high on Friday, reaching the highest point in almost 28 year as large cap electronics stocks, in particular contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and iPhone assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. made a strong showing, dealers said.

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