Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.71%

Market reports indicate divergent results for Asian-Pacific equities at the close of trade. In Taiwan, stocks finished higher, with the Taiwan Weighted index recording an increase of 0.71%. Conversely, the Australian market experienced a decline, as the S&P/ASX 200 closed lower, dropping by 1.99%. These figures reflect the final trading positions for both regions, showing growth in the Taiwanese sector and a significant contraction within the Australian stock exchange during the session.