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EMERGING MARKETS-Taiwan dollar at 7-month high as Asian FX gains on easing US-China trade tensions

* Taiwan dollar rises 1.6% for week * Taiwan central bank to hold rates in 2025 - economist * Bank of Thailand eyed to further ease rates By Rishav Chatterjee May 2 (Reuters) - The Taiwan dollar reached a seven-month peak on Friday after the country lifted its annual growth forecasts, while most Asian currencies rose as hopes of easing U.S.-Sino trade tensions helped risk sentiment across emerging markets. Taiwan's currency rose 2% to its highest since October 1, 2024 and is set to log a weekly gain of 1.6%....