Taiwan dollar soars over 2% in Year of the Ox

The Taiwan dollar soared more than 2 percent against the U.S. dollar in the Year of the Ox due to the country's strong export performance, and the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday could further boost demand, as the amount of the local currency issued hits a new high, according to the central bank.

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