Chen Shu-tzu
Chen Shu-tzu is the Minister of the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) in Taiwan. Recently, she was in the news for announcing a downward revision of Taiwan's GDP growth forecast for the year to 3.14%, citing factors such as budget cuts, global trade uncertainties, and a high comparison base from the previous year.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Chen Shu-tzu, the DGBAS Minister, discussed the impact of AI on Taiwan's economic growth during a news conference.
GDP forecast rises to 9.64 percent after stunning Q1
Taiwan· 2026-05-29DGBAS Minister Chen Shu-tzu said the adjustment reflects a convergence of clearer external trade conditions and powerful technology demand.
GDP growth forecast hits 7.71%Taiwan· 2026-02-13
KMT legislators even questioned Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Minister Chen Shu-tzu about why the general budget has not yet been approved.
KMT policies keep birthrate lowTaiwan· 2026-01-19
DGBAS Minister Chen Shu-tzu told a legislative hearing on the budget fight’s impact on the economy.
DGBAS warns about budget deadlockTaiwan· 2025-12-25
DGBAS Minister Chen Shu-tzu said the upgrade reflects much stronger second-half showings than previously projected.
DGBAS sharply raises GDP growth forecast to 7.37%Taiwan· 2025-11-28Chen Shu-tzu, the DBGAS Minister, reported on Taiwan's economic growth projections.
Property market cooling: central bankTaiwan· 2025-11-14
DGBAS Minister Chen Shu-tzu said last week there was scope for an upward revision toward 5 percent, citing robust export demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom.
Consumers upbeat on growth outlookTaiwan· 2025-10-21DGBAS Minister Chen Shu-tzu told lawmakers at a meeting of the Legislative Yuan’s Finance Committee that the government’s forecast of 4.45 percent growth for this year 'might have been somewhat underestimated.'
Economic growth beating expectations - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-10-16Minister Chen Shu-tzu is invited to report on the special resilience budget.
Next legislative session to open Sept. 19 prioritizing resilience budgetTaiwan· 2025-09-12
Chen Shu-tzu is the Minister of the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics.
EDITORIAL: An economy-focused Cabinet - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-09-02
Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Minister Chen Shu-tzu said at the legislature in Taipei yesterday that the Executive Yuan was at an impasse due to the Legislative Yuan’s large cuts to the central government’s budget.
Hands are tied over local cuts to funding: ministerTaiwan· 2025-06-04
Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Minister Chen Shu-tzu said that the Executive Yuan was at an impasse and had no choice but to cut local government subsidies.
Arguments over local subsidy cut continue during committee reviewTaiwan· 2025-06-04DGBAS Minister Chen Shu-tzu attributed the expected slowdown to attenuated global demand and the impact of US protectionist trade policies under US President Donald Trump.
GDP growth forecast at 3.1%: DGBASTaiwan· 2025-05-29Minister of the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Chen Shu-tzu shared the cautious tone.
NSF stock support to continue: officialsTaiwan· 2025-05-15
Directorate-General of Budgeting, Accounting and Statistics Minister Chen Shu-tzu speaks at a meeting of the Legislative Yuan’s Finance Committee in Taipei today.
Lawmakers seek to normalize tax rebatesTaiwan· 2025-03-24
DGBAS Minister Chen Shu-tzu said that Taiwan’s exports and private investment would remain robust on the back of expanding global investments in artificial intelligence.
DGBAS trims its forecast for GDP growth to 3.14%Taiwan· 2025-02-26