Taiwan's stock market opened up on Friday, a mildly positive start for investors after a run of strong economic signals.

• The main Taipei index opened higher, adding to gains near record territory around the 46,000 level.
• Early trading turnover was light, so the move is a modest start rather than a big rush of buying.
• Taiwan's economy is still running hot — the government's economic health gauge stayed at its top "red" reading for the eighth month in a row.
• Lawmakers also approved a large drone purchase program, adding defense spending to the mix as tensions with China stay in the background.

Outlook: With the economy still booming, Taiwan stocks look set to hold near their highs unless global markets turn.