(Adds regulator comment on stock market) TAIPEI, May 16 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s economic prospects are bright and growth this year will come in as expected so long as the COVID-19 situation can be quickly brought under control, the government said on Sunday, pointing to limited impact from a recent spike in cases. Export-dependent Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level in the capital, Taipei, and the surrounding city on Saturday, imposing two weeks of restrictions that will shut many venues and limit gatherings after a rise in community transmissions. In a statement after Premier Su Tseng-chang held a meeting with top economic officials, such as central bank governor Yang Chin-long and Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua, Taiwan’s Cabinet said they all agreed the outlook was good. The profits of listed companies have increased significantly over last year, and export orders are also performing well, it added. The current pandemic situation is having a short-term impact on consumers, but as long as infections can be controlled soon, added to a proposed T$210 billion ($7.51 billion) in government spending support, expectations for 2021 economic growth can be maintained, it said. The Cabinet proposed the new spending on Thursday, though it still needs parliamentary approval. The sudden rise in domestic cases last week spooked Taiwan’s stock market. Su urged all departments to keep a close watch on market developments and “take necessary steps for the normal operation of financial institutions and order and stability of the stock and foreign exchange markets”, the Cabinet added. Regulator the Financial Supervisory Commission said it would step in to ensure stability if there were “irrational falls” on the stock market, but gave no details. Taiwan’s economy grew at its fastest pace in more than a decade in the first three months of 2021 as the “work from home” boom sparked strong global demand for the island’s hi-tech exports. In March, the central bank raised its 2021 estimate for gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.53% from 3.68% forecast in December and has said further upward revisions are likely. Taiwan’s manufacturers, such as the world’s largest contract chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd , are a key part of the global supply chain for technology giants such as Apple Inc. ($1=27.9580 Taiwan dollars) (Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Additional reporting by Emily Chan; Editing by Clarence Fernandez) Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.