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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 147-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,389 on turnover of 10.8-billion N-T. The market continued to close at yet more record highs on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing extending its streak of record finishes amid optimism over artificial intelligence applications following Nvidia announcement of plans to invest in OpenAI. MOEA announces tech export rules over South Africa office dispute The Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced new export controls on 47 products shipped to South Africa. The products include integrated circuits, chips and memory. The measure is in response to South Africa's repeated downgrading and renaming of Taiwan's representative offices in the country. The government has previously said that move is being driven by political pressure from Beijing intended to reduce Taiwan's standing internationally. According to the economics ministry, it is now amending (修改) regulations covering exports from free trade ports so that 47 designated products bound for South Africa must first obtain approval. Taiwan and UK sign MOU to boost space industry cooperation The Taiwan Space Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK-based Satellite Applications Catapult to expand collaboration (合作) on satellite technologies. The agreement was signed by space agency director-general Wu Zong-xin and and applications catapult director John Abbot during the UK-Taiwan Space Roundtable. Wu is describing the five-year M-O-U as the result of years of trust-building and exchanges between to the two entities and will pave the way for future joint initiatives. While Abbott says it will will open new opportunities for businesses in both markets, particularly in in-orbit services and environmental monitoring. Trump attacks UN in General Assembly speech US President Donald Trump has delivered a scathing (嚴厲的) attack of globalism at the United Nations General Assembly in New York CIty. In a lengthy speech he told global leaders their countries are being ruined by immigration and questioned the UN's purpose. Toni Waterman at the UN in New York says Trump also targeted immigration and climate initiatives. Canada on TikTok Efforts to Keep Underage Children Out Canadian privacy authorities say TikTok's efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information are “inadequate” but the company is taking steps to address concerns. The country's federal privacy commissioner says TikTok must do more to keep underage children off its platform and must better explain its data collection practices, especially to youth. The platform is not for those under the age of 13. The commissioner says TikTok has agreed to enhance underage assurance methods to keep underage users off the platform and to strengthen privacy communications so that users understand how their data is being used. Last year, the Canadian government said it won't block access to the popular video-sharing app but ordered the dissolution (解散) of its Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind it. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 新潤建設機構為北台灣前十大建商，建築與品質嚴格把關，售後服務貼心周到。住戶透過報修App能即時回應，維修快速高效。 社區引進自有品牌 Ruenn Café，打造下樓就能享受美食的便利；同時不定期舉辦互動課程，豐富公設活動。 一起來了解新潤，發現家的更多可能

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 240-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,121 on turnover of 9.8-billion N-T. The market closed at another record high on Monday, rising more than 300 points, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing hit a record high on the back of ample (充足) liquidity. Land warnings for Super Typhoon Ragasa lifted The Central Weather Administration has lifted its land warning for Super Typhoon Ragasa. The weather administration is expected to lift its sea warning this evening at the earliest. Ragasa is continuing to move in a westerly direction into the South China Sea. However, rain advisories remain in effect for much of the island. Extremely torrential rain warnings have been issued for mountainous areas of Hualien and Taitung. Torrential rain alerts are in effect for lowlying areas of Hualien and Taitung as well as for mountainous areas (多山，山區) of Kaohsiung and Pingtung. While extremely heavy rain alerts are in effect for all of Yilan, lowlying areas of Pingtung as well as for mountainous areas of New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung and Nantou. All of those rain advisories are currently expected to be be effect through tonight. Taipei-Shanghai City Forum postponed The Taipei City Government has announced that this week's Taipei-Shanghai City Forum will not take place as scheduled due to "unresolved details." According to the city government, both sides have agreed that the annual forum should be well-prepared rather than rushed. City Hall is still working on two memoranda of understanding with the central government and its Shanghai counterpart. Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua says the city government sent those M-O-Us to the central government about a month ago to comply (遵守) with regulations. One is still awaiting approval from several agencies, while details of the other are still under negotiation. DRC M23 Rebels Clash with Congolese Army Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend leaving a trail of death and destruction. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa… Egypt ProDemocracy Activist Freed by Presidential Pardon Pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released from prison after being granted a presidential pardon. He and five other prisoners had been pardoned Monday after the National Council for Human Rights acted on behalf of their families and urged President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to consider (考慮) the prisoners' situation on humanitarian grounds. His campaign said el-Fattah was released after being imprisoned almost all of the past 12 years and was now in his home in Cairo. He was arrested 2014 for participating in an unauthorized protest and allegedly assaulting a police officer. el-Fattah was one of the most prominent Egyptian activists in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 85-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 25,543 on turnover of 6-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another new high on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing set a closing record after Wall Street finished at all-time highs overnight on the hopes the U-S Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. President Lai witnesses installation of Danjiang Bridge's final span President Lai Ching-te has attended a ceremony marking the installation of the final span (跨距) of the Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei's Tamsui District. Lai was accompanied at the ceremony by Transportat Minister Chen Shih-kai and New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih. All three observed the installation of the final prefabricated (預製的) segment - when the structure officially became the world's longest asymmetric (不對稱的), single-mast bridge nearly seven years after construction began. An official opening ceremony for the 920-meter long bridge has been scheduled for May 9 next year. CDC warning that flu season likely to happen earlier than usual The Centers for Disease Control is warning that this year's flu season is likely to happen earlier than usual. It comes as the health officials say the number of flu-like illnesses are on the rise and a new epidemic period is expected to begin this week. C-D-C spokeswoman Tseng Shu-hui says data shows 100,909 people sought outpatient or emergency care for flu-like illness from September 7 to 13 - marking a 10.4-per cent increase from the previous week. The C-D-C says the current increase may be related to close contact among students due to the start of the new school year. The first phase (階段) of the year's free flu vaccine program begins as usual on October 1. UN Experts Conclude Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza A team of experts commissioned by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel has issued a report that calls on countries to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible for it. Neither the commission nor the 47-member-country council can take action against a country. The findings, however, could be used by prosecutors at the International Criminal Court or the U.N.'s International Court of Justice. Israel has adamantly (堅決地) rejected genocide (種族滅絕) allegations against it. NY judge tosses terrorism charge against Mangione In the US, a New York judge has thrown out terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of (被指控) killing a healthcare executive. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 19-points this morning from Friday's close, at 25,494 on turnover of 4.6-billion N-T. The market closed at a new high on Friday as it notched up a fifth consecutive trading session - with buying fueled by lingering optimism over a the U-S Federal Reserve cut its interest rates later this week. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing contributed about 160 points to the Tai-Ex's rise and help send the electronics index up by 1.12-per cent. Government sends agricultural buying mission to US The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a delegation is making its annual visit the U-S this week to purchase American agricultural products. According to the ministry, this year's mission is taking place under the title "agricultural trade goodwill mission (親善訪問團)." It's being led by Agriculture Minister Chen Jun-ji. The foreign ministry says the mission's first stop is Washington, D.C., before it splits into three groups - a soybean and corn group, a wheat group and a beef group. Those groups will then travel to different parts of the U-S, where they will be meeting with local politicians and farmers' associations. National Military Museum to open in 2027 The Military News Agency say the National Military Museum is now scheduled to open in 2027. The museum is currently under construction in Taipei and is already more than two-thirds complete. According to the museum's preparatory office, the venue will feature various types of retired weapons systems and platforms including an M-5-A-1 tank, an F-5 fighter jet, an M-I-M-23 HAWK missile and an OH-13 helicopter. The museum's preparatory (籌備的) office is also touting the seven-story building's 30-meter-high lobby and a corridor flanked by installations inspired by color guards and marching bands .. .. saying they have been designed to create an "awe-inspiring atmosphere" that reflects the discipline of the nation's armed forces. Qatar slams Israel ahead of major summit Qatar is denouncing (斥責) Israel's attack on Hamas leadership in the country's capital, ahead of a major summit. Donna Warder has more. Spain Cycling Tour Cut Short Due to Protests Spanish authorities said more than 100,000 people took part in the latest pro-Palestinian protests that interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut short the Grand Tour event on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions. The central government's representative for the Madrid region said that authorities estimated more than 100-thousand people were on the streets during Sunday's protests which criticized the presence of the Israel Premier Tech cycling team. Officials say two people were detained by police and 22 people were injured, none of them seriously. The number of protesters could not be independently verified (驗證). Visma-Lease a Bike rider Jonas Vingegaard was confirmed as the overall winner of the three-week cycling race. There was no stage winner and the podium ceremony was called off because of security concerns. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex surged on opening this morning - adding 316-points from yesterday's close to hit 25,509-points on turnover of 14.9-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another all-time high on Wednesday - as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing beat its closing records on the back of continuing investor optimism over artificial intelligence development. Lai talks up four key areas for national security resilience President Lai Ching-te has highlighted what he says are the key areas of Taiwan's national security resilience. Speaking at a forum on national security and economic resilience in Taipei, Lai said the four key areas of resilience (復原力) cover digital communications, supply chain security, the economy and whole-of-society defense. According to Lai, his administration will also continue taking steps to improve Taiwan's key technological capacities, due to the island's critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain. Lai also told the forum that the government will promote multi-layered network construction and protection - and is looking to deploy Taiwan's own satellites to ensure uninterrupted digital communications. Lee Yang promotes daily exercise on first day as sports minister And, Newly appointed Sports Minister, Lee Yang has marked his first day in office by jogging for 30-minutes around the Ministry of Sports building, underscoring (強調) his pledge to make exercise part of everyday life in the country. Taking to Facebook, Lee said "national fitness starts with me" and he posted photographs of of himself signing his first policy initiative, which urges the public to exercise for at least 30-minutes a day. The ministry also shared pictures on its official Threads account of Lee running alone around the building - noting that he covered 5,000 meters in half an hour. The two-time Olympic badminton champion is Taiwan's youngest-ever Cabinet minister at the age of 30. US Investigation into Charlie Kirk Shooting Continues Authorities are actively searching for information related to the killing of conservative activist and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk at a university campus in Utah. He had been hosting an event in front of hundreds of students when a single shot rang out (響起). AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports SKorea Plane Carrying Workers to Leave Georgia Today South Korea said that a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta, Georgia at noon today local time. South Korea's Foreign Ministry made the announcement but gave no further details. Airport officials at Atlanta earlier said the return flight with the workers on board planned for Wednesday had been canceled. A total of 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Koreans, were rounded up in the Sept. 4 raid at the battery factory under construction at Hyundai's sprawling auto plant. U.S. authorities released video showing some being shackled with chains around their hands, ankles and waists (被戴上手銬或腳鐐，被鐵鍊鎖住). South Korea's government later said it reached an agreement with the U.S. for the release of the workers. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ PDF文電通專業版，提供完整的PDF功能：PDF編輯、合併、批次轉檔，不僅功能齊全、操作高效，價格更親民。 立即體驗企業專屬兩個月免費試用： https://sofm.pse.is/85lf9n 文電通官網結帳輸入「RightPDF」（2025/10/31前），全站再享 9 折優惠！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 42-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,113 on turnover of $3.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed lower Monday but bounced off early losses to hold above the 24,000-point mark, as late-session bargain hunting in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing helped the broader market recover. Selling was heavier in AI hardware developers, but financial heavyweights outperformed the broader market, with the sector index up 0.94-percent. Taipei District Court Questions Ko and Others The Taipei District Court is questioning former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-zhe and others connected with the Core Pacific City case today. Ko and former deputy mayor Pong Cheng-sheng (彭振聲) appeared in court today, with Peng questioned as a witness by prosecutors and defense lawyers. Prosecutors have accused Ko and nearly a dozen others of corruption and embezzelement, seeking a 28-and-a-half year sentence for Ko. Ko's lawyers have accused prosecutors of using "improper questioning" against Peng, and of pressuring him to testify against Ko. (NS) New NDC chief highlights AI as key to Taiwan's new economy Newly-appointed National Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien says he will actively work to advance Taiwan's industrial innovation, and highlighted artificial intelligence as key to the country's new economy. Yeh, a research fellow at Academia Sinica's Institute of Economics, officially took over from Liu Chin-ching, who resigned (辭職) for health reasons. The new NDC chief said he will focus on the overall goals of the National Development Plan which prioritizes an innovation-driven economy, balanced development across Taiwan, improved governance, and talent investment. He says the NDC will also continue to promote the government's Five Trusted Industry Sectors, that's semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications. Without elaborating, Yeh said he plans 10 new AI infrastructure initiatives as the latter is central to Taiwan's new economy, and the NDC will continue to promote its NT$10 billion fund to support industrial transformation. US 1.2Million Laborers Gone Under Trump Policy From the US… Preliminary (初步的) data suggests that 1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Donald Trump's presidency. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports NZ Easing Ban on Foreginers Buying Homes New Zealand is to ease a ban on foreigners buying homes to allow wealthy investors access to its housing market and boost the economy. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Monday that some wealthy overseas business investors can now purchase a single high-value home. The move partially reverses a ban imposed by (推行) the previous government in 2018 to cool the housing market. The adjustment applies only to a small number of wealthy foreigners who hold a residency visa reintroduced in April for those investing millions of dollars in local businesses. Critics argue the policy prioritizes (優先考慮) wealthy foreigners over local needs. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 中國信託聯手統一集團推出uniopen聯名信用卡 2025年12月31日前消費享最高11%回饋 完成指定任務加碼每月免費跨行轉帳10次，ATM存領外幣各1次免手續費 了解詳情> https://sofm.pse.is/848yeg 謹慎理財 信用至上 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 51-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,468 on turnover of 6.5-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Wednesday, as artificial intelligence-related stocks were in focus ahead of the release of Nvidia's quarterly earnings report. Analysts says investors are upbeat about A-I development and that resulted in them picking up AI-related stocks, led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Olympic gold medalist pledges to boost Taiwan sports as new minister Two-time Olympic badminton gold medalist Lee Yang says he will do his utmost to "make Taiwanese sports stronger." The statement comes after it was announced that Lee will head the newly-upgraded Ministry of Sports. The ministry is slated to be officially established next month. According to Lee, accepting the new position means a lot and also comes with greater responsibility. Lee announced his retirement from professional badminton in December of last year. The government has said the Ministry of Sports will be responsible for the development of the sports industry and the promotion of competitive and recreational sports (休閒運動). First French Polynesian delegation in 40 years visits Taiwan And, A delegation of French Polynesian politicians (政治人物) is making its first visit to Taiwan in nearly 40 years. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the seven-member delegation is visiting Taiwan until Saturday. The delegation will visit several government agencies, including the Ministry of Education, Council of Indigenous Peoples and Ministry of Agriculture. The group will also visit the Ita Thao tribe at Sun Moon Lake in Nantou and travel to the Ocean Affairs Council in Kaohsiung. Trump to chair meeting on post-war Gaza: Witkoff US President Donald Trump is expected to chair a meeting today focused on a post-war Gaza plan - that's according to special envoy Steve Witkoff. It comes as Israel intensifies a land offensive around Gaza City and images of starving children continue to emerge (出現，露出). Toni Waterman has more. Israel Drone Strikes in Syria Leave 8 Soldiers Wounded Israeli drone strikes on a southern suburb of Damascus have killed eight soldiers and wounded others. Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of international law and a breach of sovereignty. The Israeli military has not commented on the strikes. Since the fall of Bashar Assad, Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Syria. Israel's defense minister says the country's forces will remain indefinitely (無限期) in a security zone to protect settlements. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the strikes hit a point linking Damascus with the southern province of Sweida. Mexico Suspends Postal Service to US Mexico says its postal service is suspending package shipments to the United States, following similar steps taken by countries from the European Union and elsewhere. The announcement on Wednesday comes ahead of the Trump administration's end to an exemption to tariffs on low-value packages this week. Mexico's postal service will temporarily halt deliveries as officials seek clarity on the new rules. The exemption allowed packages worth less than $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. Mexico is in talks with U.S. authorities to resume (恢復) services. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up114-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,740 on turnover of $6.9-billion N-T. The market tumbled on Wednesday - losing more than 700 points as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing came under heavy pressure, which pushed the electronics sector lower following a decline by tech stocks on Wall Street overnight. It was the first time the Tai-Ex had closed below the 24,000 point mark since August 6 and analysts says the steep declines among U-S tech stocks overnight prompted local investors to pocket gains from previous sessions. AI system predicting rogue waves to be deployed in 16 coastal regions The Central Weather Administration say it's developed an artificial intelligence-powered system that predicts the occurrence (發生) of rogue waves. It's been developed in conjunction with the National Cheng Kung University and can predicts rogue waves over the next 24 hours. According to the weather administration, the system will now be implemented (實施) in 16 of Taiwan's coastal municipalities by the end of this year. Administration deputy head Fong Qin-zi says rogue waves are not traceable like the weather but occur as a result of specific environmental conditions, which requires more precise predictions than simply issuing warnings of long waves. The Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center says a total of 430 rogue wave incidents have been recorded over the past 25 years, causing 750 casualties, one-third of which were fatalities. UN Warns IS Exploiting Instability and Remains a Threat U.N. counterterrorism experts warn that Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe. They told a U.N. Security Council meeting on Wednesday that the militant group is now using advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, and social media, which poses a new challenge. The Islamic State group declared a self-styled caliphate in a large swath of Syria and Iraq that it seized in 2014. It was declared defeated in Iraq in 2017 following a three-year battle that left tens of thousands of people dead and cities in ruins. But its sleeper cells remain in both countries and it has affiliates (附屬機構) and supporters in many other countries. Trump Administration slaps sanctions on more ICC judges The Trump administration has imposed fresh sanctions on four ICC judges and prosecutors, including individuals associated with cases involving alleged war crimes linked to Israel and the US. Critics say the sanctions threaten to impede the Court's ability to investigate other cases, including alleged (被指控的) war crimes carried out by Russia in Ukraine. Toni Waterman has more. NZ Announces Military Spending for Planes and Helicopters New Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging planes and helicopters. Officials unveiled the package today, citing growing global tensions and a deteriorating security environment. The purchase of military planes and helicopters is the first procurement in a plan to double defense spending from 1% to 2% of GDP in the next decade. The procurement includes five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus aircraft. New Zealand's defense minister says the government would move quickly to procure (採購) the helicopters through the United States' foreign military sales program. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 中國信託聯手統一集團推出uniopen聯名信用卡 2025年12月31日前消費享最高11%回饋 完成指定任務加碼每月免費跨行轉帳10次，ATM存領外幣各1次免手續費 了解詳情> https://sofm.pse.is/8487b6 謹慎理財 信用至上 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Supercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) stock is booming as ramp up of AI systems like Nvidia Blackwell continues. What happened in Q2, and what's expected the second half of 2025? Chip Stock Investors Nick and Kasey weigh in, and why they are happy to own TSM stock.Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formJoin us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipPrevious work on TSMC and capex spend:https://youtu.be/V2nMOabIc2c********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal. #tsmc #tsm #taiwansemiconductormanufacturing #semiconductors #chips #investing #stocks #finance #financeeducation #silicon #artificialintelligence #ai #financeeducation #chipstocks #finance #stocks #investing #investor #financeeducation #stockmarket #chipstockinvestor #fablesschipdesign #chipmanufacturing #semiconductormanufacturing #semiconductorstocks Timestamps:(00:00) Correction on ASML High NA EUV Pricing(00:56) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC)(02:17) TSMC's Global Expansion and ASML Partnership(03:00) TSMC's Financial Overview(05:24) TSMC's Market Performance and Growth Drivers(07:44) TSMC's Capital Expenditures and Financial Health(08:51) Future Outlook and ConclusionNick and Kasey own shares of TSM

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 38-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,301 on turnover of 5.2-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Monday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into consolidation mode on the back of lingering concerns over U-S tariff policies. US House approves 'Honest Maps' amendment targeting China's depiction of Taiwan The U-S House has passed an amendment banning the Defense Department from creating, buying, or displaying any map that shows Taiwan as part of the People's Republic of China. The "Honest Maps" amendment was proposed by Republican Representative Tom Tiffany and approved as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for the 2026 fiscal year. The amendment prohibits using any funds from the Act to create, buy, or display maps that show Taiwan, Kinmen, Matsu, Penghu, Wuciou, Green Island, or Orchid Island as part of the P-R-C. The Act includes 831.5-billion U-S dollars in discretionary (自行決定的) spending. Officials deny 32% US tariff rumors Economics minister Kuo Jyh-huei is dismissing claims that the U-S has already set a 32-per cent tariff rate for Taiwan. Speaking at a legislative hearing, Kuo said he has no idea where the rumors came from and he remains confident that Taiwan can negotiate a lower tariff rate than the 25-per cent given to Japan and South Korea. Cabinet spokesperson Michelle Lee is also denying the rumors (謠言) about the tariff rate - saying the government has yet to receive any notification from Washington. The statements come after former Broadcasting Corporation of China Chairman Jaw Shaw-kang made the claim about the 32-per cent tariff rate for Taiwan. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun is leading a delegation to the U-S this week for a fourth round of tariff negotiations. HARVARD ARGUES WHITE HOUSE VIOLATED CONSTITUTION OVER FUNDING FREEZE Harvard University lawyers argued in a Boston court on Monday that the Trump administration blatantly violated the U.S. Constitution by freezing federal funding. It follows the White House freezing (停止) around two billion dollars' worth of grants to the elite (精英) private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mitch McCann reports: Milan Mayor Denies Wrongdoing in Real Estate Probe Milan's mayor says he will not step down in the face of a sweeping probe into the city's massive urban development over the last two decades. The city's top urban development official resigned while denying wrongdoing. Milan prosecutors last week announced the investigation into Milan's real estate boom that has seen skyscrapers transform the city's skyline and entire neighborhoods rebuilt. It includes the construction of a new Olympic village for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. The investigation targets more than 70 people for a system of corruption that prosecutors allege made Italy's financial and fashion capital “a commodity to be plundered (被掠奪).' That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7xxgu3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 43-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,961 on turnover of $5.1-billion N-T. The market fell more than 350 points on Thursday as market sentiment was spooked by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and a hint by the U-S Federal Reserve that it's in no hurry to cut interest rates. Sell-offs were seen across the board, led by the bellwether electronics sector, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in focus, which pushed the main board below the 240-day moving average of around 22,280-points by the end of the session. Philippines grants Taiwan visa-free entry starting July Taiwan passport holders will be able to travel to the Philippines visa-free entry starting in July. The announcement was made by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office. According to the office, starting July 1, Taiwan passport holders can enter the Philippines "for tourism purposes without a visa for a non-extendible (不得延長的) and non-convertible period of 14 days." However, the office is stressing that Taiwan passport holders planning to visit the Philippines for more than two weeks or other purposes still need to apply for a visa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it welcomes the decision. The announcement comes after Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on June 13 that Taiwan will be extending its visa-waiver program for Philippine passport holders for another year starting August 1. Trump to Decide on Iran Action in 2 Weeks US President Donald Trump says he will decide on whether to take military action in Iran within the next two weeks. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters the US president believes there is a "substantial (可觀的) chance of negotiations with Iran in the near future. Kate Fisher reports from Washington Canada Bank Rockslide Rescue crews, police and paramedics scrambled to a remote Canadian Rocky Mountain region of Banff National Park amid reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide. Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the initial (最初的) report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and or fatalities. The site is north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway, about 200 kilometers northwest of Calgary. Nigeria Artifacts Returned by Netherlands The Netherlands has returned 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria, including human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia and a bell. The artifacts, known as the Benin Bronzes and mostly housed in a museum in the city of Leiden, were looted in the late 19th century by British soldiers. In recent years, museums across Europe and North America have moved to address ownership disputes over artifacts looted during the colonial era. Nigeria formally requested the return of hundreds of objects from museums around the world in 2022. The Benin Bronzes were stolen in 1897 when British forces sacked (洗劫，劫掠) the Benin kingdom and forced the monarch at the time, into a six-month exile. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 「親家JIA」19-27坪，全新落成，坐擁大安核心門牌。 350公尺達忠孝復興站，直通市府、機場、車站，850公尺接建國高架。 四大百貨、綠廊公園環繞，七分鐘生活圈涵蓋大潤發與市場，便利質感兼具。 城市菁英嚮往的私藏寓所，首選「親家JIA」，即刻入主 02-2772-6188。 https://sofm.pse.is/7sl88j -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 118-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,238 on turnover of 7-billion N-T. The market closed on higher Wednesday as investor interest in the bellwether electronics and financial sectors resumed .. … and the main board reversed an initial downturn, as investors remained upbeat about the local semiconductor sector and continued to increase their holdings, in particular in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Kinmen pork barred from rest of Taiwan amid African swine fever scare The Ministry of Agriculture has banned shipments of pork and pork products from Kinmen from entering any other parts of Taiwan after a pig carcass found on a beach last week tested positive for African swine fever. The ban currently runs until next Monday. The ministry says it implemented the measures after it identified (識別, 確定) the virus found in the dead pig as matching a strain currently spreading in China. The pig carcass was spotted by the Coast Guard Administration last Saturday in the northwestern part of Kinmen's main island. Local animal disease control personnel took samples from the carcass before it was incinerated and officials say the surrounding area has been disinfected. Scandal-hit Vietnam beauty queen dropped as Taiwan tourism ambassador The Tourism Administration has announced that it terminated its contracts with a Vietnamese beauty pageant queen immediately after she was accused of fraud. Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien won Miss Vietnam in 2018 and Miss Grand International in 2021. She was invited to serve as a tourism ambassador by the administration in 2024 to to help boost interest in Taiwan as a travel destination for Vietnamese people. However, she was accused of promoting a counterfeit (偽造) fiber supplement by Vietnamese authorities in April and was arrested for consumer fraud a month later. Rights Group Reports Israeli Strikes Kill Over 600 in Iran A human rights group says Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 639 people and wounded over 1-thousand-300 others. The Washington-based group Human Rights Activists offered the figures, which covers the entirety of Iran. It said Thursday it identified over 260 civilians and 150 security force personnel among the dead. Iran has not been given regular death tolls during the conflict and has minimized (最小化) casualties in the past. It has not updated its figures since Monday. US Donald Trump says he “may” or “may not” strike Iran Donald Trump says he "may" or "may not" instruct the US military to strike Iran, as the situation also exposes (使曝光) divisions within his party and among his supporters. Jagruti Dave has more from Washington. Peru Mummy Discovered Utility workers excavating trenches to expand the network of natural gas pipelines in Peru's capital have uncovered a pre-Inca mummy approximately 1,000 years old, barely half a meter from the surface. The mummy had gone unnoticed (未被注意到的) despite urban development in a district of Lima where former agricultural and livestock fields have been converted into working-class neighborhoods over the past decades. An archaeologist working on the site says the unearthed mummy was found in a seated position. It was covered by a bundle, and still has dark brown hair. Officials believe the mummy would have belonged to a society of fishermen of the Chancay culture, which flourished between 1,000 and 1,470 AD. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 「親家JIA」19-27坪，全新落成，坐擁大安核心門牌。 350公尺達忠孝復興站，直通市府、機場、車站，850公尺接建國高架。 四大百貨、綠廊公園環繞，七分鐘生活圈涵蓋大潤發與市場，便利質感兼具。 城市菁英嚮往的私藏寓所，首選「親家JIA」，即刻入主 02-2772-6188。 https://sofm.pse.is/7t22l3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 75-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,135 on turnover of 4.3-billion N-T. The market rose on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing led the broader market higher following a rally among tech stocks on Wall Street overnight. Interest in T-S-M-C resumed after the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged by just over 3-per cent overnight and that came after the company's American depositary receipts rose 2.17-per cent. T-S-M-C's gains contributed about 160 points to the Tai-Ex's overall rise and helped the electronics index jump by 1.1-per cent. Taiwan hosts sea drone exhibition Twelve domestic and foreign companies are participating in a sea drone technology exhibition in Yilan. The two-day exhibition is taking place as defense ministry-affiliated institutions are urging the government to include them in national defense procurement (採購) and development programs in order to strengthen the island's deterrence capabilities. The Ministry of National Defense is set to allocate next year's budget for the large-scale procurement of unmanned surface vehicles. According National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology President Li Shi-qiang, the project will require participation from numerous companies - both domestic and foreign. The institute signed a partnership agreement on the sides of the exhibition with the US and German-based company Auterion for drone software battle-tested in Ukraine. Reports say that deal could eventually lead to the technology being used in millions of drones for Taiwan. 2025 Solar Festival on Now The Tourism Administration's Solar Festival is now underway, offering a wide range of summer activities across Taiwan throughout June, July, and August. From the peaks of Yushan to the coast of Dapeng Bay, the festival highlights regional experiences designed for both local and international travelers. To help "visitors" stay cool, enjoy seasonal refreshments (點心和飲料) like iced tea, cold-brew coffee, and traditional shaved ice available at key destinations. Travelers can also take advantage of special transit offers, including Taiwan Sightseeing Bus tours in Pingtung and Hualien. For more details, visit the Tourism Administration website. US Trump Posts Suggest Greater Involvement in IsraelIran Conflict Donald Trump has fired off a series of highly provocative (挑釁的) social media posts which seem to suggest the US is about to get much more involved in the Israel - Iran conflict. The messages came as the President headed into a meeting with his top National Security officials in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday. Toni Waterman has more from Washington. Indonesia Volcano Eruption Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia has erupted, spewing (噴出) towering columns of hot ash. Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to about 8 kilometers from the crater. Indonesia's Geology Agency said it recorded the volcano unleashing about 10,000 meters of thick grey clouds on Tuesday afternoon. There were no casualties reported. Residents were warned to be vigilant (警戒的) about heavy rainfall triggering lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 「親家JIA」19-27坪，全新落成，坐擁大安核心門牌。 350公尺達忠孝復興站，直通市府、機場、車站，850公尺接建國高架。 四大百貨、綠廊公園環繞，七分鐘生活圈涵蓋大潤發與市場，便利質感兼具。 城市菁英嚮往的私藏寓所，首選「親家JIA」，即刻入主 02-2772-6188。 https://sofm.pse.is/7t776k -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 107-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,362 on turnover of 5.1-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Wednesday, as it broke through stiff technical resistance ahead of the 240-day moving average of 22,300 points. That came on the back of extended gains for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and amid investor optimism over US-China trade talks. Ma Ying-jeou to attend Straits Forum in China Former President Ma Ying-jeou is slated to attend the 17th Straits Forum in the Chinese city of Xiamen early next week. According to the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, he will be leading a group of students from the Da Jiu Academy to the event as part of a two-week trip to China. Foundation C-E-O Xiao Xu-cen says after attending (出席) the forum, Ma and the students will travel to Gansu Province for a series of cultural activities and to learn about the Silk Road. Xiao says the visit is aimed at reducing hostility (敵意) across the Taiwan Strait by showing people on both sides the willingness of young people to engage and interact with each other. New tropical depression forms near Philippines The Central Weather Administration says it's monitoring a tropical depression that formed yesterday evening east of the Philippines. It's currently located some 500-kilometers southeast of Eluanbi at the island's southernmost tip and moving in a north-northwesterly direction at 33-kilometers-an-hour. The weather administration says the weather pattern is moving towards Taiwan. It's forecast to bring thunderstorms or heavy rain to much of the island. SAfrica Flooding Leaves Dozens Dead A weather front brings rain, snow, and now deadly flooding to South Africa. The AP's Jennifer King reports. Kosovo US Agreement to Accept Migrants Kosovo says it has agreed to a request from the United States to temporarily accept up to 50 third-country migrants a year. The Balkan country's government said “over the course of a year, up to fifty individuals may be temporarily relocated, with the aim of facilitating (促進) their safe return to their home country." Immediately upon returning to office in January, President Donald Trump started plans for mass deportation to make good on campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration. It was not clear when Washington made the request or whether it made similar (相似的) requests to other countries in the region. Japan Princess Visits Brazil Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, was welcomed by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at a private ceremony. The younger daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko is at the tail end of her 11-day trip to the South American nation. The princess also spoke before lawmakers at Congress, and thanked Brazilians for hosting (當宿主) Japanese immigants for more than a century. Her trip also marks the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 「親家JIA」19-27坪，全新落成，坐擁大安核心門牌。 350公尺達忠孝復興站，直通市府、機場、車站，850公尺接建國高架。 四大百貨、綠廊公園環繞，七分鐘生活圈涵蓋大潤發與市場，便利質感兼具。 城市菁英嚮往的私藏寓所，首選「親家JIA」，即刻入主 02-2772-6188。 https://sofm.pse.is/7qjm4b -- 新鮮事、新奇事、新故事《一銀陪你聊“新”事》 第一銀行打造公股銀行首創ESG Podcast頻道上線啦 由知名主持人阿Ken與多位名人來賓進行對談 邀請您一起落實永續發展 讓永續未來不再只是想像 各大收聽平台搜尋：ㄧ銀陪你聊新事 https://sofmstg.pse.im/7qekew -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 130-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,921 on turnover of 5.6-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Monday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing saw its share price rebound to hit the 1,000 N-T mark for the first time in three months. The overall rise was led by the electronics index - which added 0.75-per cent during the trading day. Market watchers say investor attention was centered on T-S-M-C, while other semiconductor and tech stocks were mixed. MAC says 3,100 spouses renounce China residency The Mainland Affairs Council says more than 3,100 spouses from China have submitted proof of renunciation of their Chinese household registration. The statement comes after the National Immigration Agency issued a notice to spouses to submit proof that they had renounced their Chinese household registration in April. The notice stated that spouses from China had until June 30 to renounce (放棄) their Chinese household registration or their Taiwanese household registration would be revoked. However, people having difficulties obtaining such a document have been granted an extension of the deadline or may submit a written affidavit in lieu of (以…替代) documentation. A total of 2,000 have so far applied for postponements or submitted an affidavit. 23 indicted for exporting garbage disguised as plastic waste The New Taipei District Prosecutors' Office has indicted 23 people for their roles in exporting garbage disguised as plastic waste. The prosecutors' office says evidence suggests the fraud ring netted (獲得) more than 49-million N-T in illicit gains. According to the indictment, environmental waste management firms collected general waste and stored it at sites in New Taipei and Changhua County. The waste was then transported to Kaohsiung, where it was compressed, repackaged and disguised as plastic waste and then shipped to Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam for sale. The suspects have all been charged with violating the Waste Disposal Act. Trump's travel ban takes effect Trump's new travel ban is taking effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement in the US. AP's Julie Walker reports. Carney: Canada to meet NATO military spending goals by next year Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says, Canada will meet NATO's military spending goals by early next year. Carney also said that Canada would diversify defense spending away from the US. The announcement means that Canada will achieve NATO's spending target of 2% of GDP five years earlier than previously planned. Carney says, Canada's military equipment has aged, and only one out of every four submarines is seaworthy (適航的). NATO figures show that Canada is estimated to be spending 1.33% of GDP on military spending in 2023. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 新鮮事、新奇事、新故事《一銀陪你聊“新”事》 第一銀行打造公股銀行首創ESG Podcast頻道上線啦 由知名主持人阿Ken與多位名人來賓進行對談 邀請您一起落實永續發展 讓永續未來不再只是想像 各大收聽平台搜尋：ㄧ銀陪你聊新事 https://sofm.pse.is/7qk75c -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 77-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,603 on turnover of 2.3-billion N-T. The market closed flat on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing saw its early gains eroded due to stiff resistance ahead of the critical 1,000 N-T per share mark - despite the opening of Computex in Taipei. Lai calls Beijing an 'aggressor' that threatens peace President Lai Ching-te has marked the first anniversary of his taking office by holding a press conference during which he accused Beijing of being an "aggressor" by threatening peace across the Taiwan Strait. However, despite branding China as an "aggressor," Lai also reiterated his openness to continuing exchanges and collaborations with China provided that each side treats the other equally and with respect. According to Lai, he remains willing to "engage in dialogue instead of confrontation" and work with China toward peace and prosperity. Lai also told reporters that many countries, including Taiwan, are under the threat of aggressors - but Taiwan is, on the contrary, committed to pursuing (追求) peace. CDC reporting 88% rise in COVID outpatients and emergency visits The Centers for Disease Control is reporting an 88.2-per cent weekly increase in the number of COVID outpatient and emergency visits last week. According to the C-D-C, there were 19,097 outpatient and emergency visits from between May 11 and 17. Although that figure is up from the previous week, it was still lower than same period of last year. C-D-C Deputy Director-General Philip Luo says the current COVID outbreak will peak in mid-to-late June, when weekly outpatient and emergency visits reach between 55,000 and 65,000 and it will continue through the end of July. SA president to meet Trump on Wednesday amid deteriorating relations South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump today. The crunch talks come amid ideological (思想) differences, geopolitical alliances, and domestic policy conflicts. Kate Fisher reports from Washington UN Sounds Warning on Colombia Indigenous Groups The United Nations human rights office in Colombia says that five Indigenous groups in northern Colombia's mountain range face “physical and cultural” extinction. The UN says this threat stems from armed group conflicts over their territory and insufficient (不足的) state protection. Colombia's representative for the UN High Commissioner for Human Right says the risk of physical and cultural extinction of Indigenous People of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is “an ongoing (持續存在的) tragedy that we can and must prevent.” He urged the Colombian government to protect the Indigenous groups, whose combined population is approximately 55-thousand people. In 2022, UNESCO added the ancestral knowledge of these Indigenous groups to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 【台灣虎航 台中獨家直飛名古屋】 開航價$2,399元起，中台灣虎迷每週3班直飛名古屋，說走就走！ 立即訂購：https://sofm.pse.is/7nee2y -- －挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行－ 中國信託銀行APP超越大升級， 眾多好用功能，力挺你的金融需求！ 趕緊註冊行動銀行，就送OPENPOINT100點。 立即點擊連結看活動詳情～ https://sofm.pse.is/7nlk82 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 57-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,786 on turnover of 4.7-billion N-T. This morning's decline comes after main board closed higher on Friday as rotational buying in the non-tech sector lent support to the broader market. However, many major electronics stocks, excluding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing weakened due to profit-taking. Landslides disrupt rail traffic in Hualien The Taiwan Railway Corporation says normal services on East Coast Line in Hualien will resume at noon today. The statement comes after the Chongde-Renhe section of the line was temporarily (暫時地) closed after after landslides caused by heavy rain swept soil over the tracks. The rail network operator says it sent work crews to the site yesterday evening to carry out repair work. Prmier Cho Jung-tai has taken to Facebook to say he's instructed the railway corporation to put "safety first" as the top priority and restore normal operation as soon as possible. Man suspected of killing Hualien teacher in church dorm arrested Police in Hualien have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a female junior high school teacher. According to police, the suspect was arrested while attempting (企圖) to commit suicide in a wooded along the coast. The killing occured on Saturday - with police saying they received a report about the suspected death of a tenant in a rental room in a dormitory of a local church. The suspect was also a member of the same church. Authorities say they managed to track the man after reviewing surveillance camera footage of the area around the dormitory. Israel Eli Cohen Belongings Retrieved Israel has retrieved thousands of items belonging to the country's most famous spy after a covert operation in Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared some of the 2,500 items from the Syrian archive relating to Eli Cohen, an Israeli spy who infiltrated the political echelon in Syria, with Cohen's widow. Sunday marked 60 years since Cohen was hanged in a square in Damascus. The items recently spirited into Israel include documents, recordings, photos, and items collected by Syrian intelligence after his capture in January 1965, letters in his own handwriting to his family in Israel, photographs of his activity during his operational mission (任務) in Syria and personal objects. Trump Parade Preparations are underway for a military parade to mark U-S leader Donald Trump's birthday in June. The event which will include 150 vehicles, 50 warplanes and the participation (參與) of more than 6,600 soldiers -- is at the center of controversy… Sagar Meghani reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 6-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,777 on turnover of $9.4-billion N-T. The market made solid gains on Wednesday, adding more than 450-points on the back of continuing upwards momentum for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - which neared the 1,000 N-T mark following an overnight rally for tech stocks on Wall Street. Market watchers says local electronic and tech stocks are getting a boost this week ahead of Computex 2025 - which begins next Tuesday - and that has prompted investors to pick up A-I related tech stocks on the hopes of positive leads from the annual tech show in Taipei. Education minister to ban cellphones from classrooms Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao has announced that schools will ban students from bringing phones or other mobile devices in to classrooms beginning in September. According to Cheng, his office will soon released a series of guidelines authorizing teachers to take away such devices from students' for the duration of classes and store them in a centralized (集中) location. Cheng says the education ministry has been working on finallizing the guidelines since March and has held talks with experts, officials, civil society groups and educators as to how best to carry out the policy. The education minister says the move is due to what he's describing as "endemic gadget use on campuses." The new rules will apply to classrooms at elementary schools, junior high schools and high schools. However, the education minister say there will be some exceptions to the rules, especially in situations where the policy cannot be fully implemented. Israeli Strikes Kill 70 in Gaza Hospitals and health officials say Israeli airstrikes have pounded northern and southern Gaza and killed at least 70 people. The strikes came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “no way” he would halt Israel's offensive in the Palestinian territory before Hamas is defeated. There had been widespread hope that U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East could usher in a ceasefire deal or renewal (復興，更新) of humanitarian aid to Gaza. An Israeli blockade of the territory is now in its third month. Putin Not Attending Peace Talks The Kremlin has confirmed that President Putin will not be attending the peace talks due to take place in Istanbul on Thursday. Vladimir Putin proposed May 15 should be the next date for mediation (調解) between Ukraine and Russia - and the Ukrainian president then offered to meet for one-on-one talks, which the Russian president has now decided not to attend. Ross Cullen has more from Istanbul. SAfrica Gecko Rediscovered Researchers who were dropped off by helicopter in a largely inaccessible and remote canyon in South Africa say they have discovered a type of gecko that hadn't been seen in more than 30 years and was thought to be extinct. Some doubted the species ever existed at all. But the Endangered Wildlife Trust says two of its researchers have found and photographed specimens of the Blyde Rondavel flat gecko, which was identified for the first and only time previously in 1991. Mystery had surrounded the little lizard for three decades until the two researchers made their breakthrough (突破) last month. The Endangered Wildlife Trust said the data they collected, including tissue samples, should allow them to confirm it is a distinct species. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 13-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,559 on turnover of 1.8-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher on Wednesday despite market sentiment turning cautious ahead of the outcome of the U-S Federal Reserve's two-day policymaking meeting. Market watchers say many investors preferred (寧可) to stay on the sidelines waiting for the results of the Fed's meeting, but Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing attracted last ditch buying to recoup its earlier losses. Ministry halts plan to open 6 jobs categories to foreign students The Ministry of Labor has paused a plan to revise regulations that would have allowed foreign students who have graduated from Taiwan universities to work in six types of intermediate-skilled jobs. The pause comes after the ministry in March first introduced the plan to tackle (處理) labor shortages. The plan covered amendments to regulation allowing such foreign students to take employment as assistant nurses, intercity and city bus drivers and safety management system personnel, inventory clerks, cargo vehicle drivers and cargo vehicle driving assistants. The amended regulations do not include those provisions. Government says data shows pedestrian traffic accident-related fatalities dropping The Ministry of Transport says Taiwan's roads are becoming significantly safer for pedestrians - as it recorded the lowest traffic fatality rate in over six years between January and February. According to the ministry, there 469 fatalities in the first two months of this year, representing the lowest 30-day death toll since 2019. Of that number, there were 62 pedestrian-related deaths - and that's a record low since the government began tracking that specific category of traffic fatalities (死亡) in 2008. Government data terms of counties and cities, shows that Tainan saw the greatest increase in traffic-related deaths compared with last year, while Yunlin County recorded the highest increase in the number of pedestrian deaths. India-Pakistan on edge as their militaries exchange gunfire Indian army says at least one soldiers has died as gunfire and bombing continue on India Pakistan border. The region remains tense (繃緊的) a day after India fired missiles into Pakistani territory - aimed it says at terrorist infrastructure. Islamabad has now asked its army to carry out corresponding action. Ishan Garg tells us more. Venezuela Acknowledges Opposition Leaving Argentine Diplomatic Compound Venezuela's government has acknowledged for the first time that members of the country's opposition left the Argentine diplomatic compound where they had sheltered for over a year. But it has denied that their arrival to the United States occurred under an international rescue operation as characterized by the political faction and the U.S. State Department. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello on Wednesday said the group's movements were negotiated with the government and further alleged that one of the six people who entered the Argentine ambassador's residence in March left the compound in August, contradicting (（與…）相矛盾) earlier statements from the opposition. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 宏國德霖科技大學，有豐富獎學金就學補助、多元實習機會，讓你畢業即就業，實踐創業夢想人生！ 三大學院：餐旅學院、不動產學院及工程學院，緊密合作旗下凱撒飯店連鎖及宏國建設集團，宏國德霖科技大學是你最佳選擇！ https://sofm.pse.is/7krczj -- ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 51-points this morning from Friday's close, at 20,839 on turnover of 6.8-billion N-T. The market closed up more than 500 points on Friday, led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, after strong earnings from two major U-S tech giants overnight eased concerns about A-I demand despite U-S tariff disruptions. Inspection rules unchanged despite 1st ractopamine pork import: The Food and Drug Administration says it will keep current pork import inspection procedures in place. The statement comes despite the agency detecting ractopamine in imported pork for the first time since the ban on the leanness-enhancer was lifted in 2021. According to the F-D-A, pork imports will continue to undergo between 2 and 10-per cent batch inspections. The F-D-A says a 22.99-metric-ton shipment from Australia on April 29 tested positive for 0.001 parts per million of ractopamine -- well below the legal threshold (界限，水準). MOFA names chief secretary as new envoy to Ireland The secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been named as the Lai administration's new top envoy to Ireland. According to a Cabinet personnel announcement, Daniel Tang will fill the vacancy (空缺) left by his immediate predecessor, Yang Zi-bao - whose resignation has been approved by the Presidential Office. Yang had served as Taiwan's representative to the European country since 2018. Tang has served as the foreign ministry's secretary general since February 2023 and was previously Taiwan's top envoy to South Korea and ambassador to the Marshall Islands. US Trump Iffy on Due Process US President Donald Trump says he doesn't see everyone in the the country getting due process (正當法律程序), as the Constitution states. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports. Nicaragua Withdraws from UNESCO Nicaragua has withdrawn from the U.N. cultural and educational body UNESCO because it awarded a prize celebrating press freedom to a Nicaraguan newspaper, La Prensa. UNESCO's director general announced she had received a letter Sunday morning from the Nicaraguan government announcing its withdrawal because of the attribution (歸屬) of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The 2025 award was attributed Saturday to La Prensa on the recommendation (推薦) of an international jury of media professionals. The prize jury hailed the newspaper's work in the face of “severe repression” and reporting from exile to "keep press freedom alive" in the Central American country. Nicaragua's government, led by President Daniel Ortega and his wife and co-president, Rosario Murillo, has been cracking down on dissent since it violently repressed protests in 2018, claiming they were backed by foreign powers that sought his overthrow. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 《TECHIT, TECHIE》一個分享技術新知與科技應用的平臺，每一集都會送上當周國際間最夯的科技話題，並邀請尖端科技業者，聊聊他們的黑科技及實際應用。 包含AI、5G通訊應用、太空科技、綠色能源及電競Esports等，科技迷千萬不要錯過！ 立即收聽

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 299-points this morning from Wednesday's close, at 20,534 on turnover of $8.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Wednesday, as investors remained concerned by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, especially with a possible tariff on semiconductors expected to be unveiled next week. Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing bucked the downturn in the bellwether electronics index, with the company pledging (諾言;保證) to invest an additional $100 billion US dollars in the United States. And the financial sector attracted buying to lend support to the broader market. Cabinet passed draft of Youth Basic Law The Cabinet has approved a draft bill aimed at establishing a foundation in to facilitate (促進) youth development and encourage greater youth participation in public affairs. The draft of the Youth Basic Law seeks to provide a general legal framework and establish fundamental principles for the public sector at both central and local-levels to take a "youth perspective" into account and "facilitate youth development." The bill mandates central and local governments establish mechanisms for the participation of young people aged 18 to 35 when developing various policies, regulations and programs. And it states that the central government is required to launch a "youth policy white paper" and update it every four years based on national development goals and societal (社會的) needs. Approval of the draft Youth Basic Law comes after the Youth Development Administration announced that it will be releasing its first "youth policy white paper" as early as February of next year. UN Urges Israel to Lift Gaza Blockade The United Nations' emergency relief coordinator is urging Israel to lift its blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip. Tom Fletcher said Thursday that the halting of humanitarian aid amounts to “cruel collective punishment (連坐處罰).” Israel has blocked any humanitarian aid from entering the territory since the end of a ceasefire two months ago. That has thrown Gaza into what is believed to be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war. Israel has said the blockade and its renewed military campaign are intended to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages it still holds and to disarm. Trump-appointed judge bars the White House from using war-time law to deport Venezuelans A Trump- appointed judge has barred the White House from using the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans it claims are members of a violent gang. At least 137 people have been deported using the Act - sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Toni Waterman has more from Texas. Brazil World's Oldest Person Obit Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian woman who was the world's oldest person, has died at age 116. Her nun congregation (教徒) said Canabarro died at home Wednesday of natural causes. The wake will take place on Thursday in Porto Alegre, the capital of southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Canabarro was confirmed in January as the world's oldest person by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians (超百歲老人（指110歲以上的人）). She was born in 1908 and would have turned 117 on May 27. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 27-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,548 on turnover of 5.5-billion N-T. The market closed lower on Friday, as selling was sparked by losses on Wall Street overnight following the launch of a trade war by the Trump administration. Overall losses were capped by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, but market watchers are warning that the local stock market will continue to struggle as long as the impact of tariffs remains. National Human Rights Commission members attend Tibet uprising event Members of the National Human Rights Commission have attended an annual march in Taipei organized by civic groups to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Speaking at the event, commission vice chair Wang Yu-ling said it's the first time members of the agency have attended the annual event since its founding in August 2020. According to Wang, what the Chinese government has done in Tibet since the 1950s could be considered (把…當作) an act of "ethnic cleansing and genocide," "human rights have no borders" and "today's Tibet could be the future of Taiwan." The march was attended by some 100 participants. India largest of 90 buyer countries at Taipei machinery show The External Trade Development Council says of the countries that made deals at the 2025 Taipei International Machine Tool Show, India was the biggest buyer. The show took place last week at the Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei under the main theme "AI and Robotics." The event attracted (吸引了) more than 4,160 buyers from 90 countries who made deals with over 1,000 participating exhibitors (參展商). The five countries that made the most deals during the trade show were India, Japan, China, South Korea and Malaysia. US Palestinian Activist Arrested US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Argentina Flooding Leaves 15 Dead Officials in Argentina say heavy rains that flooded a city on the country's east coast have killed at least 15 people. Rescue teams on Sunday searched for dozens reported missing, after the floodwaters resulting from rains that began pelting (急降，猛落) the city of Bahia Blanca on Friday. Crews have evacuated more than 1,450 people from the city located south of the capital of Buenos Aires. Those evacuated include patients from a local hospital. Some 300 millimeters of rain have fallen in Bahia Blanca in recent days, when the historical monthly average is about 129 millimeters. No rain was forecast for the next 72 hours. Nepal Protests Supporting Former King Thousands of supporters have greeted Nepal's former king in capital Kathmandu and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion. An estimated 10,000 supporters of Gyanendra Shah blocked the main entrance to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport on Sunday as he arrived from a tour of western Nepal. Hundreds of riot police blocked the protesters from entering the airport and there was no violence (暴力行為). Massive street protests in 2006 forced Gyanendra to give up his authoritarian rule but many Nepalis have since grown frustrated with the republic and a struggling economy. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 58-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,930 on turnover of $5.9-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Wednesday following a significant rebound for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - which closed the session with a rise of 2-per cent .. .. and that contributed about 160 points to the Tai-Ex's overall gains and sent the electronics index up by 1.43-per cent. FDA proposes relaxation of rules on Japanese beef imports The Food and Drug Administration has released a draft revision to regulations regarding Japanese bovine imports that, if implemented, would allow the importation (輸入) of beef from cattle of any age. Under current regulations, beef from Japan must meet several conditions, including being derived from cattle under 30 months of age, inspected by a veterinary officer, and produced by an officially-recognized factory. F-D-A Deputy Director-General Lin Jin-fu says the government is seeking to update the "Import regulations for Japanese beef and its products" to remove the age limit for Japanese cattle - similar to regulatory practices in the United States and Canada. However, Lin says each batch of cattle products from Japan will still require official veterinary certificates and be produced by "approved factories" to be allowed to enter Taiwan. US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid The US Supreme Court has rejected (拒絕) an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid. The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed. Ira Spitzer reports. Greece Protests Outside Parliament Protesters have launched gasoline bombs and fireworks in clashes with police outside Greece's parliament. The protest Wednesday in central Athens is part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations calling for politicians to be held accountable for a 2023 rail disaster that claimed 57 lives. Scores of youths set fire to trash bins and police in riot gear (防暴裝備) responded with tear gas and baton charges. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or arrests. The fierce clashes erupted hours after opposition parties challenged Greece's center-right government with a no-confidence motion in parliament. Victims' relatives want politicians to be held accountable for failures that led to the head-on collision in February 2023. Only rail officials have been charged. Canada on Trump Tariffs A senior Canadian government official says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not willing to lift Canada's retaliatory tariffs if Trump leaves any tariffs on Canada. The official was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, only saying Trump and Trudeau spoke by phone around midday. Other Canadian officials publicly echoed (附和) Trudeau's position. Canada's commerce secretary has said there might be carveouts (從整體中獲取一些東西) coming to the 25% tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by President Donald Trump, a softening of the U.S. position after Tuesday's tax hike hurt the stock market, worried consumers and started a trade war. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ Hey小AI，最近股市表現不錯，有建議的投資標的? 2025投資絕不能少了美國！ 美股核心配置，首選「中信NASDAQ 009800」參與市場成長！ 看好美國科技創新實力，鎖定「中信美國創新科技 009801」掌握未來！ 快打開券商APP，輸入009800、009801，單筆或定期定額長期布局都很讚喔！ https://user285523.pse.is/79hh24 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China just went into effect—so what does that mean for your wallet? We'll break down where you can expect to pay more as the effects start hitting. A major curveball in Middle Eastern relations—reports say the U.S. could turn to Russia to help broker a new Iranian nuclear deal. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is committing $100 billion to expand chip production in the U.S. It's a huge investment with major implications for both the economy and national security. And in today's Back of the Brief—as protests flare up again on college campuses nationwide, Donald Trump is threatening to cut federal funding for any school that allows illegal demonstrations. We'll break down what he said and what it could mean. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex rebounded from recent losing sessions this morning - opening up 181-points yesterday's close, at 22,778 on turnover of 8.9-billion N-T. The market closed down by 0.7-per cent on Tuesday, but managed to recoup some of its early losses, as investor sentiment remained cautious in the wake of volatility on Wall Street overnight … .. which was sparked by U-S President Donald Trump confirming that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would go into effect later in the day. Premier touts TSMC's expanded US plan Premier Cho Jung-tai is voicing his support for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's new investment in the United States. According to Cho, government sees T-S-M-C's expanded investment positively, because it will boost Taiwan's competitive edge (競爭力) inthe global market, and "making Taiwan stronger is the common stance of the government and industry." Cho says the government has long been encouraging domestic industries to expand worldwide and is providing necessary assistance for such expansions. The premier also says he hopes T-S-M-C's investments will continue to create mutual benefits and a win-win situation with Taiwan's allies. Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee says the U-S has become the top destination of Taiwanese investors, as local companies seek to extend their global reach and the U-S accounted for 30-per cent of Taiwan's total overseas investment last year. CPBL head reacts to WBC fine Chinese Professional Baseball League President Tsai Chi-chang is vowing to reflect on the reasons the national team was find 20,000 U-S dollars for violating regulations during last month's World Baseball Classic qualifiers at the Taipei Dome. The team was fined by tournament organizes - Major League Baseball - for violating a rule regarding the use of electronic devices. The M-L-B says movers were found to have used their phones in an office where equipment was stored - in violations of (違反) a rule banning players or team staff member from using electronic devices in all areas considered to be part of the competition. Tsai is admitted that mistakes were made, but stressing that he wasn't in the dugout during the qualifying games and that the C-P-B-L will accept the fine in accordance with the rules. US Investors to Buy Panama Canal Ports A consortium of US investors has agreed to buy majority stakes in two ports on the Panama canal from a Hong Kong-based company for nearly 20 billion dollars. The deal comes in the wake of allegations by the Trump administration that Chinese influence (影響) over the waterway poses a security risk to the US. Ira Spitzer reports. China Keeps 5Percent Growth Target Meanwhile… China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds (阻力，逆風). Premier Li Qiang announced the target in a report presented at the opening session of the National People's Congress today. The report says a target of around 5% is well aligned with the country's mid- and long-term development goals. The IMF has projected that China's economy will grow 4.6% this year, down from 5% in 2024, according to Chinese government statistics. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 初開的茉莉 喚醒茶葉香氣 感受清新 茶奶甜香 以詩歌和春光佐茶 飲冰室茶集 觀看更多▶ ▶ https://sofm.pse.is/79tgxc #飲冰室茶集 #以詩歌和春光佐茶 #綠奶茶 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 39-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,526 on turnover of $3.6-billion N-T. Joseph Wu rebuts Trump chip theft claim National Security Council head Joseph Wu is rebutting claims by U-S President Donald Trump that Taiwan stole the semiconductor business from America. Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum in Taipei, Wu stressed that Taiwan "did not steal anything from anybody" .. …. and stressed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing "started from scratch" with "some help from the international community." The statements come after Trump earlier this week announced that America could hit semiconductors with tariffs of around 25-per cent in the coming weeks. Wu told delegates at the forum that the government is continuing to assess the potential impact of such a move and will be prepared to adjust its economic structure if such a need arises. He warned that those bearing the cost of such tariffs will be U-S consumers, and he's sure eventually the Trump administration will reconsider (重新考慮) its decision." Taoyuan Airport MRT preparing for 200-millionth rider The Taoyuan Metro Corporation says it's preparing to celebrate its 200-millionth passenger trip earlier than expected. According to the Airport M-R-T operator, the milestone was originally projected for March, but due increased ridership during the on-going Lantern Festival, it's now expected to meet the number sometime this weekend. The lucky passenger who takes the 200-millionth trip will receive a one-year Greater Taipei commuter (通勤者) pass and a gifts worth 20,000 N-T. The five passengers before and after them will receive two-month commuter passes and special gifts. Israel: Returned Remains Not Missing Mother The Israeli military says the remains of two child hostages have been identified but another body released by Hamas was not the boys' mother. Hamas militants had turned over four bodies Thursday under the tenuous (脆弱的) ceasefire that has paused over 15 months of war. Israeli confirmed one body was that of Oded Lifshitz, who was 83 when he was abducted during the Hamas attack that started the war in 2023. The military said later the remains of Ariel and Kfir Bibas had been identified and the family notified. But the military said the additional body was not that of their mother Shiri Bibas nor any other hostage. It called the failure to return four hostages Thursday a violation of the utmost severity of the ceasefire agreement. UN Alarm on DRC Fighting The United Nations has once again sounded the alarm bells at the devastating impact of the continued fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some 35 thousand people have fled the east of the DRC to Burundi since the beginning of February. Rwanda-backed M-23 fighters continue to advance (前進) across both South and North Kivu. Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations Headquarters in New York… Argentina Drops Some Charges in Payne Death Case A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last October. In its decision, obtained (獲得) by The Associated Press on Thursday, the Argentine federal appeals court ordered the other two defendants in the case to remain in custody. They are facing prosecution on charges they supplied the famed British boyband star with narcotics. The charge of negligent homicide carries a sentence of one to five years in prison in Argentina. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened continued to lose ground this morning from yesterday's decline - opening down 73-points at 23,530 on turnover of 5.1-billion N-T. The market fell on Wednesday after U-S President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25-per cent tariff on chips, cars and pharmaceuticals (藥品). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing was the focus of selling - as its share price shed 0.91-per cent. The stock's losses contributed about 80-points to the Tai-Ex's total decline for the day and sent the electronics index lower by 0.38-per cent, while the semiconductor sub-index was down 0.57-per cent. Lai calls Taiwan 'a chess player, not a chess piece' President Lai Ching-te is describing Taiwan as "a chess player, not a chess piece" in the shifting geopolitical climate. Lai made the statement during a meeting of the D-P-P's Central Standing Committee, as he's seeking to reaffirm his administration's commitment to strengthening the island's defense through increased spending and reforms (改革). D-P-P spokeswoman Han Ying says Lai expressed confidence Taiwan will be able to successfully navigate the rapidly changing international landscape … .. while at the same time, ensuring national security and preserving its leading position in the global semiconductor supply chain. More free flu vaccines to be available from today And, The Centers for Disease Control says 100,000 doses of newly purchased flu vaccines for the free government-funded program are now available to high-risk groups. The vaccines passed inspection last Friday before being distributed (散發、分配) to local health authorities for today's rollout. Distribution of the flu vaccines doses comes as the C-D-C reported just over 148,000 hospital visits for flu-like illness last week. The additional flu-vaccines doses are available to individuals aged 65 and over, infants over the age of 6 months, preschool children and those at higher risk of contracting the flu. UN Warns of Rebel Offensive in Congo Top United Nations officials in Africa have warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council that the offensive of Rwanda-backed rebels in mineral-rich eastern Congo is threatening peace in the wider region. A U.N. special envoy for Congo urged the council on Wednesday to take "urgent (緊迫的) and decisive steps to avert a wider regional war.” The U.N. special envoy for the Africa's Great Lakes region said the recent seizure of major cities in eastern Congo by M23 rebels show that “the risk of a regional conflagration is more real today than ever before.” France's U.N. ambassador called for the council to adopt a resolution urging an end to the M23 offensive. US Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to Vaccinated A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children in West Texas is now spreading to (擴散，蔓延) vaccinated individuals. Health officials say four people who have had their jabs, are among those infected. Toni Waterman has more. Canada Announces HSR Plans The Canadian government says it is moving ahead with a multi-billion dollar plan to build a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto. The planned rail network will be 100% electric, span approximately 1,000 kilometers, and reach speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference the government will commit the equivalent of (等值) $2.74 billion US dollars over six years to iron out specifics before construction can begin. Officials say it's too soon to estimate the final cost of the project or when it will be completed. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 76-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,589 on turnover of 4.8-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Tuesday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing got a boost from last-ditch buying. However, turnover remained limited, as analysts say many investors are still waiting for U-S President Donald Trump's decision regarding semiconductor tariffs on Taiwan. Lai promulgates amended law tightening recall petition rules President Lai Ching-te has signed off on amended legislation that tightens requirements for petitions used to initiate the recall of elected officials. Promulgation of the amendments to the Public Officials Election And Recall Act comes after lawmakers voted to uphold (贊成，維護) the legislation following a re-vote requested by the Cabinet last week. The amendments were proposed by the K-M-T and had the back of the Taiwan People's Party. The D-P-P says it is preparing to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on the constitutionality of the amended law. Banana prices to remain high until May or June The Ministry of Agriculture says the price of bananas is expected to remain high until May or June. The statement comes as banana prices have shot up in recent weeks. According to the Agriculture and Food Agency, the price of bananas at Taipei's First and Second Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Markets on Monday was 107.1 N-T per kilogram. That was an 84.2-per cent from the same date of last year. The agency says the high prices are mainly the result of "several typhoons" that struck Kaohsiung and Pingtung last year. Prices for guavas, jujubes and wax apples have also risen this year due to the impact (影響) of the typhoons. US Agencies Expecitng Mass Layoffs From the US…. Major layoffs are expected at NASA and NOAA this week. New hires are expecting pink slips (解僱通知單), while hundreds of other employees at the space and weather agencies have accepted the Trump Administration's offer to leave. Toni Waterman has more. Australia Mass Whale Stranding More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia's island state of Tasmania. Officials say marine experts including veterinarians are at the scene on Wednesday near Arthur River on Tasmania's northwest coast. Of the 157 beached whales, 136 appeared to still be alive. The inaccessibility (交通不便，難以接近) of the beach, ocean conditions and challenges to getting specialist equipment to the remote area were complicating (使複雜化) a response. Authorities have not yet requested public help to rescue the whales. Brazil Approves Joining OPEC Brazil's government has approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations. Brazil was invited to join the group in 2023. It includes the members of OPEC, the longstanding (長期存在的) group set up to coordinate oil production to stabilize markets, plus several more significant oil-producing nations. Brazil's participation will be limited to discussing industry-related issues, but the South American country will not participate in decisions. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 45-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,550 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T. The market surged past the five-day moving average on Monday, after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing saw a technical rebound, which helped the broader market rebound from the previous session led by tech stocks. Select old economy industries also attracted bargain hunters during the trading day, including shipping stocks - as the transportation industry rose 1.9-per cent - while the financial sector added 0.76-per cent. More free flu vaccines on the way The Centers for Disease Control says it has now distributed some 100,000 additional government-funded flu vaccines and they will be administered (給予、施用) from this Thursday. According to the C-D-C, the vaccines passed inspection last Friday and have been distributed to local health authorities. Distribution of the flu vaccines doses come after the C-D-C last week announced that T-T-Y Biopharm had been awarded the 12.7-million N-T contract to supply the cell culture flu vaccines. The doses will be then administered for individuals aged 65 and over, infants over the age of 6 months, preschool children and those at higher risk of contracting the flu. Taipei street named after badminton's Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin Olympic badminton gold medal winners - Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin - have had a street named after them in Taipei. The plaque for "Lin Yang Way" was unveiled at a ceremony at the Zhongshan Junior High School - where both of them studied in their younger years. According to Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, the city government chose to name the street after Lee and Wang after local residents submitted a petition to his office calling for the two-time Olympic gold medallists to be celebrated. Residents won't have to change their addresses, as the street will also preserve its original (原來的) name of "Lane 361 on Fuxing North Road." Lee and Wang won gold in men's badminton doubles at both the 2020 Tokyo and the 2024 Paris games. US Trump Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Agency Head Firing US President Donald Trump is seeking approval from the Supreme Court to remove the leader of an independent ethics agency. Hampton Dellinger, who oversees the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an agency dedicated to (致力於、專用的) safeguarding government employees who report misconduct, is challenging his dismissal. Mitch McCann reports Toronto Delta Flipped Plane A Delta Airlines plane flipped (翻轉) upon arrival at Toronto's Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 17 people. The airport has confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred Monday with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that all 80 passengers and crew are accounted for. The number of people injured was down from early reports from paramedics that 19 were hurt. V Investigators are looking into what caused the plane to flip. According to the Meteorological Service of Canada, the airport was experiencing blowing snow and winds of 51 kph. It is at least the fourth major aviation mishap in North America in the past month. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 今年夏天就是要來MSC榮耀號 ! 帶著好友們一起IG美照拍不停、派對嗨不停、XD互動影院玩不停。跟著孩子一起玩樂高、滑水道、F1模擬賽車、甲板派對。帶父母一起享受星級美食、看世界級歌舞表演。 2025年6-7月 日韓假期 基隆港出發 早鳥優惠最高每房減6,000元 出發去: https://sofm.pse.is/78ajrz #msccruisestaiwan #Brav榮耀時刻 #MS榮耀號 #MSC地中海郵輪 #基隆港出發 #暑假玩日韓 #早鳥優惠 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened gained 69-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,321 on turnover of 5.4-billion N-T. The market fell sharply on Monday, as investors shied away from the electronics sector due to concerns that U-S President Donald Trump will impose heavy tariffs on chips. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing trended lower throughout the session - losing 1.78-per cent by the end of the trading day. And the stock's losses contributed about 160 points to the Tai-Ex's fall total decline during the trading day. Groups submit recall vote proposals for 12 more opposition lawmakers D-P-P supporters have submitted more recall vote proposals targeting 12 opposition lawmakers to the Central Election Commission. It brings the total number of opposition lawmakers now facing potential (可能的) recall votes to 44. The K-M-T lawmakers targeted by the proposals include Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang, and seven-term lawmaker Yang Chiung-ying from Taichung, as well as K-M-T caucus secretary-general Lin Si-ming. The latest recall vote proposals follow those submitted on February 3 in a bid to recall 19 K-M-T lawmakers. Taipei international book fair draws 570,000 visitors And, Organizers of the just concluded Taipei International Book Exhibition say this year's event drew an estimated 570,000 visitors over six days. The figure surpassed last year's turnout of 550,000. According to Culture Minister Li Yuan, enthusiastic (熱情的) turnout this year despite the cold weather, was an indication of people's passion for reading and shows that the event was a huge success. Thailand has been picked as the guest of honor for next year's Taipei International Book Exhibition. Hamas to Delay Release of Hostages Hamas says it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing (指控) Israel of violating a ceasefire that began three weeks ago. Israel and Hamas are in the midst of a six-week ceasefire during which Hamas has committed to freeing dozens of the hostages captured in its Oct. 7, 2023, attack in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas' said its plan to delay the next hostage release “until further notice” depended on whether Israel “abides by its obligations.” Three more Israeli hostages had been scheduled for release on Saturday, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. US Texas Measles Outbreak Spreading A measles outbreak in Texas is spreading. Health officials say at least 10 children in one county have tested positive in the past two weeks for the highly contagious disease - which can cause fevers, rashes, brain swelling and even death. All of the children are unvaccinated (未接種疫苗的). Toni Waterman has more. Saudi Doctoral Student Freed After Confinement Over Tweets A Saudi doctoral student at Leeds University in Britain has been freed after seeing her 34-year sentence for her activity on Twitter in Saudi Arabia drastically (大幅度地) reduced. Salma al-Shehab, a mother of two, had been sentenced to 34 years in prison back in 2022 over her tweets. Amnesty International and other rights organizations reported al-Shehab's release, point out that she "spent almost 300 days in prolonged solitary confinement, was denied legal representation, and was then repeatedly convicted on terrorism charges"…"All just because she tweeted in support of women's rights and retweeted Saudi women's rights activists.” Al-Shehab was arrested as part of a wider crackdown on dissent in the kingdom as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has taken over as its de facto ruler. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ TW01益生菌由江欣樺營養師研製，經證實可以對抗PM2.5，降低肺部損傷，還能降低大腸癌風險、調整體質 TW01益生菌，三效合一，一次解決！ ⟪康健雜誌⟫重新定義益生菌功效！新創益生菌 TW01 可降低大腸癌、抗PM2.5 https://sofm.pse.is/7553rh --

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally down this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,014 on turnover of 7-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into negative territory and as investors are being cautious ahead of the conclusion of this week's two-day policymaking meeting of the U-S Federal Reserve. New Examination Yuan head confirmed by Legislature Lawmakers have confirmed the appointment of Chou Hung-hsien and Hsu Shu-hsiang as the new president and vice president of the Examination Yuan. The appointments of six members of the Examination Yuan have also been confirmed following a vote in the Legislative Yuan. Chou is the incumbent Examination Yuan vice president, and was confirmed by a vote of 59 to 53. Chou has worked in public office for the past 16 years, serving in various (各種各樣的) positions including in the Examination Yuan and the Executive Yuan. Supreme Prosecutors Office prosecutor Ker Li-ling is the only one of President Lai Ching-te's seven nominees for the Examination Yuan not to have been be confirmed by the Legislature. The president, a vice president, and between seven and nine members of the body responsible for administering (施行) national civil servant exams and appointing, training and protecting the rights of civil service personnel are appointed by the president to four-year terms. CDC reporting decline in enterovirus cases The Centers for Disease Control is reporting a decline (減少) in the number of enterovirus case being reported to health authorities. According to the C-D-C, outpatient and emergency visits from between December 8 and 14 totaled 17,508 a decline of 21.4-per cent from the previous week. However, C-D-C Deputy Director-General Tseng Shu-hui is warning that that the enterovirus epidemic remains at its highest level in a decade for this period despite the decline in the number of weekly cases. Health officials say monitoring over the past four weeks has found that the coxsackie-virus A-16 strain was the most prevalent (流行) circulating here in Taiwan. And that was followed by the A-6, A-2, and enterovirus D-68 strains. US Mangione Faces Murder Charges in NY The suspect accused of (被指控) killing a top healthcare insurance official has been charged with murder in New York Luigi Mangione was indicted on 11 counts on Tuesday, including first-degree murder and murder as an act of terrorism. His lawyer says he plans to plead not guilty to the charges. Sally Patterson has more. Denmark AntiWhaling Activist Freed from Prison Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will not be extradited to Japan after being freed from prison in Denmark, his lawyer said. The Canadian-American citizen is now planning to return home to be reunited with his family during the festive season after spending five months in custody in Greenland. Japan had asked Denmark to extradite Watson, who was arrested earlier this year under a Japanese warrant. The former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose high seas confrontations with whaling vessels have drawn support from celebrities and featured in a reality television series, said he is “quite relieved” (鬆了口氣) to be free. Watson's foundation said he faced a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison in Japan, which does not have an extradition treaty with Denmark. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ UL.OS，來自日本大塚製藥 男人系健膚專家 獨家保濕成分 AMP，全天候滋潤你的肌膚，讓你從 AM 到 PM 都狀態滿分，健康又有型！ 各大藥妝店與網購平台，熱賣中！ https://bit.ly/3DdDJLu

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 91-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,996 on turnover of 5.3-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Friday - jumping more than 300 points as buying was sparked by rally on Wall Street staged by tech stocks overnight. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing continued to serve as an anchor for the upturn, but gains were still capped ahead of technical resistance at the 20-day moving average of around 22,984 points. Taiwan Wins Premier 12 at Tokyo Dome Taiwan has made history after beating Japan 4-0 in the Premier 12 Championship Game at the Tokyo Dome. Taiwan took an early 4-0 lead thanks to two home runs in the top of the fifth inning - a solo by catcher Lin Chia-cheng and a three-run homer by team captain, center fielder Chen Jie-hsien. Taiwan's starter pitcher Lin Yu-min cruised through four scoreless innings - giving up only one hit, three walks and striking out three. While Taiwan's three relievers were able to contain (遏制) the Japanese batters for the rest of the game to seal the historic win. Taiwan was rated second to last by Japanese media before the Premier12 tournament began and was widely considered an underdog. Premier Asks Mew Labor Minister to Revamp Policies Premier Cho Jung-tai says newly appointed Labor Minister Hong Shen-han has been asked to devise a comprehensive labor policy following the suicide of a Ministry of Labor employee. According to the premier, Hong must develop an "inclusive (包容性) labor policy" that protects workers while addressing the demands of various industries, while also creating a supportive and equitable workplace for his colleagues while boosting their morale. Hong was appointed to succeed Ho Pei-shan on Friday. Ho's resignation was accepted by the premier earlier that same day following criticism over her handling of the suicide case. The premier says he chose Hong to lead the labor ministry because he used to be a civil rights activist and is trusted by many workers. WFP says in 2025 hunger will reach alarming highs The World Food Programme says global food hunger is set to increase by ten percent. WFP made the announcement on Friday as it began an appeal close a funding gap of 17 billion dollars that it needs to address the escalating (不斷升級) global hunger crisis. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. Russian Plane Lands Safely in Turkey After Fire Turkey's transportation ministry says the engine of a Russian plane with 95 people on board caught fire after landing at Antalya airport in southern Turkey. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The flight from Sochi was carrying 89 passengers and six crew members Sunday. The pilot made an emergency call after the aircraft landed at 9:34 p.m. local time, and airport rescue and firefighting crews quickly extinguished (熄滅) the fire. Efforts were underway to remove the aircraft from the runway. Arrivals at the airport have been temporarily suspended while departures were taking place from a nearby military-run runway. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838 --

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 253-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,277 on turnover of 10.7-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed slightly lower Monday despite a late rally in which Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recovered most of its early losses due to its sound fundamentals. The Taiex had strong technical support as it tested the five-day moving average, and bounced back well above that level by the end of the trading session. Deputy speaker departs for U.S., France Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang from the opposition KMT departed Taiwan late on Sunday for a trip to the United States and France where he will conduct exchanges with American and French lawmakers. Chiang's office says he is scheduled to attend a round of meetings which will be held by the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While in the U.S., the deputy speaker will also meet with American congresspersons to discuss the result of the U.S. presidential election and how Taiwan could be impacted. After a two-day stay in the U.S., Chiang will head to France and join a cross-party delegation consisting of (由…組成) ruling Democratic Progressive Party and opposition Taiwan People's Party lawmakers visiting the French Senate. His office says the trip to the French Senate will focus on Taiwan's participation in international organizations and combating disinformation. Protesters Demand Justice After Station Roof Collapse Anti-government protesters in Serbia are demanding arrests and the resignations of top officials over the deadly collapse of a concrete roof at a railway station that killed 14 people in a northern city this month. The rally in Belgrade blamed the collapse on rampant (猖獗的，泛濫的) corruption and sloppy renovation work on the station building in Novi Sad. The work was part of a wider deal with Chinese state companies involved in a number of infrastructure projects in the Balkan country. Authorities have opened an investigation and Serbia's construction minister submitted his resignation last week, but no one has been charged or detained. Scientists Predict 2024 Hottest Year on Record Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement on Monday, reinforcing (加固) predictions made earlier in the year. It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference. Sally Patterson reports. Emperor Penguin Found in Australia An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert. A government statement says the adult male was found earlier this month on a popular tourist beach in southwest Australia — about 3,500 kilometers north of the icy waters off the Antarctic coast. Researchers say the largest penguin species has never been reported in Australia before. And they have no idea why the penguin traveled to the Australian town. Experts are focusing their efforts on rehabilitating (使康復) the bird, but say "options are still being worked through" on if the penguin could potentially be returned to Antarctica. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 38-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,180 on turnover of $7.3-billion N-T. The market closed moderately higher on Wednesday as investors waited for the outcome of the U-S presidential election. The bellwether electronics sector once again acted a driver for the broader market, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in focus. Conscripts Test Domestically Made Portable Launchers A group of conscripts drafted following this year's lengthening of mandatory military service has fired domestically made portable (便於攜帶的) rocket launchers during a media event. The live-fire exercises took place at that Southern Taiwan Military Training Center in Tainan. Conscripts who spent several weeks training with man-portable shoulder-launched Kestrel and fired several rounds from the domestically built weapon system. Defense officials say most of the rockets hit targets some 200-meters away, however, one of the conscripts' launchers failed to fire due to a malfunction. The deputy commander of the training center says the launcher that failed to fire has been handed over the the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology for further examination. The conscripts were part of the first group that began their compulsory service earlier this year after the government extended military service for men to one year from the previous four months. US Trump Presidency for Supreme Court Looking ahead after the US election, Donald Trump's presidency could assure (保證) a conservative Supreme Court majority for decades AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports… Canada Orders TikTok Dissolution The Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it won't block access (使用或看見某物的權利或機會). Canada's industry minister says it is meant to address risks related to ByteDance Ltd.'s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc. TikTok is wildly popular with young people, but its Chinese ownership has raised fears that Beijing could use it to collect data on Western users or push pro-China narratives and misinformation. Amazon Deforestation Drops Amazon rainforest loss in Brazil dropped by one-third compared to the previous year, according to official monitoring. The statistics were announced Wednesday in Brazil's presidential palace, That is the lowest level of destruction in nine years. Moreover, deforestation in Brazil's vast savannah (稀樹草原) also decreased by 25.7%, the first decline in five years. The area destroyed reached 8,174 square kilometers. The results sharply contrast with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's predecessor, far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, who prioritized agribusiness expansion and weakened environmental agencies. Deforestation hit a 15-year high under his term. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 59-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,839 on turnover of 5.4-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower on Friday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recouped most of its early heavy losses following a plunge by I-C stocks on Wall Street at the end of last week. Work to Restore Power and Access to Typhoon-Hit Villages Continues The Central Emergency Operation Center says efforts to repair the damage caused by Typhoon Kong-Rey are ongoing. The statement comes as more than 8,000 households remain without power and access to several rural communities remains blocked following last week's storm. According to the center, 8,164 households across Taiwan are still without power and work to restore electricity expected to wrap-up later today. A total of 965,342 households experienced power outages as the typhoon battered Taiwan and several locations remain cut off due to damage to access roads, which continues to hinder progress in restoring (恢復) power. Water supplies have been restored to all 63,016 households affected by the storm. 2nd Taiwanese Volunteer Soldier Killed in Ukraine The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a second Taiwan national in Ukraine. Deputy spokesman Hsiao Guang-wei says his office was able to confirm the death through the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine. According to Hsiao, the foreign ministry has contacted the man's family and will offer assistance (協助) to them should they need any in dealings with matters related to his death. D-P-P lawmaker Puma Shen has named the volunteer soldier as Wu Chong-da. Shen says the 44-year-old Kaohsiung native was a veteran of Taiwan's Army Special Forces Command and was killed fighting on the frontline in Ukraine. Israel Military Seizes Syrian Citizen The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel announced its troops operated in Syrian territory. Syria did not immediately confirm the Sunday announcement. The Israeli military said the seizure was part of a special operation “that took place in recent months,” though it did not say exactly when it occurred (發生). It says the man seized had been under military surveillance for many months and was involved in Iranian initiatives targeting areas of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. US Trump and Harris on Campaign Sprint White House hopefuls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are tearing through (匆忙行動) a number of swing states in the last days of the US election campaign - whose undecided voters could ultimately decide the result of this race. Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. Congo MPOX Shows Signs of Stabilizing Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.” It's a possible sign that the epidemic for which the World Health Organization made a global emergency declaration in August might be on the decline. WHO says Congo has reported about 200 to 300 lab-confirmed mpox cases every week recently, which is down from nearly 400 cases a week in July. But the U.N. health agency acknowledges (承認) that only 40% to 50% of suspected infections in Congo were being tested. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838 -- 史上最大最划算的雙11他真的來了! 淘寶限時全站¥99免運，宅配超取都可以 即日起到11/11，跨店每滿¥300減¥50! 偷偷告訴你哦 現在淘寶新用戶，首購淘寶付! 首購直接送約NT$270紅包 只有你想不到，沒有淘寶淘不到~ 這次雙11盡情買爆吧!

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 133-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,402 on turnover of 6.8-billion N-T. The market closed marginally lower on Tuesday after rebounding from a heavy early downturn as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing trimmed (修整, 減少) its losses in the late in the session. The main board continued to see interest in artificial intelligence related stocks such as Hon Hai, while a strong rebound by the financial sector also lent some support to the broader market. Premier Claims to Make Concessions to Break Budget Delay Premier Cho Jung-tai is seeking to break a deadlock in the Legislative Yuan over the government's general budget for next year. Speaking during a legislative hearing, Cho said the Cabinet will increase funding for compensation to Indigenous peoples for a logging ban, as requested by opposition lawmakers, in a bid to break the standoff. However, he stressed the "concession" will be a one-off (一次性的) "exception" and if lawmakers fail to pass the 2025 general budget soon, the Cabinet could bring the issue to the Constitutional Court. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu has said a next round of cross-party caucus talks will take place tomorrow. Taiwan Railway Corporation to Raise Salaries And, The Taiwan Railway Corporation has announced plans to increase employee salaries. According to the rail operator, the pay rises will range from 1,800 to 3,140 N-T. The company says the move will see the basic monthly salary for entry-level employee rising to 36,140 N-T. Back pay and overtime compensation will also be adjusted (調整) from the employee's start date. The railway corporation says it will also seek to review and increase hazard pay, salaries for night shift employees and regional allowances. US Georgial Rejects GOP Bid to Change Election Rules From the US…. Georgia's Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a bid by Republicans to reinstate a slew (很多，大量) of new, controversial election rules - two weeks before election day. A lower court last week had called the rules "illegal, unconstitutional and void." Toni Waterman has the story Mexico President Announces New Agriculture Plan Mexico's new president has announced an agriculture plan that could change the country's food production and distribution. President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged Tuesday to revive (復原) government stores and continue efforts to achieve “food sovereignty” to make Mexico capable of producing all the food it eats. The pledges run counter to what Mexican food sales look like today when consumption of most of the old basics has fallen. Sheinbaum says her policy is mainly focused on increasing bean and corn production. The government will also focus on supporting coffee production, but mainly for instant coffee, which it claims is used by 84% of Mexican households. The plan will also seek to support cocoa production, but mainly for powdered baking and hot chocolate, not fine chocolate bars. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 2024年必喝！熱銷千萬瓶，茶裏王邀您一起品好茶！ ⭐茶裏王四季春茶 100%台灣茶葉沖泡，無糖無香料，回甘更清爽！ ⭐茶裏王伯爵紅茶 經典柑橘清香，不加糖，也能不苦澀！ 100%茶葉沖泡的好茶，釋放甘甜茶香~ 忙碌中喝口茶裏王，讓自己回甘放鬆一下！ → https://bit.ly/3Ywbu2O -- 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 114-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,428 on turnover of 8.5-billion N-T. The market managed to close slightly higher on Monday - that, despite initial gains being limited as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into consolidation mode after rallying at the end of last week. Market watchers say many investors opted to shift to the sell side, locking in profits built for T-S-M-C, as the main board moved closer to the nearest technical resistance ahead of the 23,700 point level. General Budget Talks Break Down in LY Again Lawmakers remain deadlocked over the government's general budget for next year after another another round of cross-party caucus negotiations broke down with no agreements being made. Legislative review of the 3.13-trillion N-T general budget proposal presented by the Cabinet has now been in limbo for weeks. The main issue is the opposition caucuses' rejection of the Cabinet's compensation plan for the logging ban, on grounds that there were deficiencies in the proposal. The Cabinet has budgeted 40,000 N-T per hectare for landowners or users affected by the ban. However, that figure is below the 60,000 N-T required under the amendments to the Logging Ban Compensation for Lands Reserved for Indigenous Peoples Act. Former Vice Premier Lin Hsin-i to Attend November's APEC Summit The Presidential Office says businessman and senior presidential advisor Lin Hsin-i will attend November's APEC summit in Peru as President Lai Ching-te's official envoy. According to the Presidential Office, Lai asked Lin to attend the meeting in the hope he will use his "professional and abundant experience to fully expound the meaning of the government's policies" and "effectively increase Taiwan's visibility (能見度) and importance" in Lima. The office also says the trip will be aimed at promoting cooperation on "green digital transformations, digital innovation, digital health, small and medium-sized enterprise growth, women's economic empowerment, inclusive growth, and food security." Lin previously attended three APEC meetings in Brunei in 2000, in China in 2001, and in South Korea in 2005. SKorea Summons Russian Ambassador Over NKorean Troops South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in Russia. South Korea's spy agency said last week it had confirmed that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia earlier this month to support Russia's war against Ukraine. During a meeting with Russia's ambassador, the south's vice foreign minister "condemned in the strongest terms” North Korea's troop dispatch that he said poses “grave security threat” to South Korea and the international community. The minister says South Korea in collaboration (合作) with the international community will mobilize all available means to deal with an act that threatens its vital national security interests. The Russian Embassy quoted its ambassador as saying that the Russian-North Korean cooperation is not aimed against the security interests of South Korea. US Infant Deaths Rise After Abortion Access Overturned New research shows that hundreds of more infants have died in the United States than expected since the Supreme Court overturned abortion access in the Dobbs decision of 2022. Since then, more than 20 states have implemented (實施) bans or restrictions on the medical procedure. Toni Waterman has more. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 25-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,637 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday, despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing helping the main board recoup some of its early losses. While investors remained upbeat about T-S-M-C's outlook in expectation of an investor conference scheduled for next week, old economy stocks took a hit after investors took cues (提示) from decline on Wall Street overnight. FM Thanks US for Bipartisan Support Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is thanking the United Statss for its bipartisan support of Taiwan's defense. Lin made the statement during a legislative hearing after U-S Vice President Kamala Harris told 60 Minutes that Washington must support Taiwan's ability to defend itself. Speaking during the interview with host Bill Whitaker, the Democratic party's presidential candidate said while the U-S needs to maintain a one China policy, that includes supporting Taiwan's ability to defend itself and ensuring (確保) the freedom of the Taiwan Strait. According to the foreign minister, regardless of the ruling party - Taiwan has seen a strengthening in its relations with the U-S in recent years. Taiwan Ranks World's 14th Richest Country And, Taiwan has been listed in 14th place among the world's wealthiest countries in terms of G-D-P per capita in the latest World's 100 Richest Countries 2024 rankings released by Forbes magazine. Taiwan's G-D-P per capita stands at 76,860 U-S dollars, which puts it one spot above Hong Kong with 75,130 U-S dollars. The magazine's list of the richest countries in the world is compiled based on G-D-P per capita data, as estimated by the International Monetary Fund. However, the magazine also considers purchasing power parity when compiling (編輯,編製) its rankings. Luxembourg topped the 2024 Forbes list with a G-D-P per capita of 143,740 U-S dollars. UK MI5 Warning on Sharp Rise in Plots Against Order The head of MI5 says Britain is facing a staggering rise in attempts at assassination, sabotage and other crimes backed by Russia and Iran. Ken McCallum says hostile states are increasingly recruiting criminals to carry out plots. The head of the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency said in a rare public speech on Tuesday that MI5 and police have tackled 20 Tehran-backed plots since 2022. He says the number of state-threat investigations undertaken by MI5 has risen by 48% in the past year, with Iran, Russia and China the main perpetrators. He warned that Iran could expand its targets in the United Kingdom if Britain's ally Israel attacks in response to Iran's recent missile barrage. McCallum said Russia is trying to use arson and sabotage (破壞) to create disorder on the streets of Britain and other European countries. Brazil Lifts X Ban After Musk Backs Down Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled that X can resume operations in the country, ending a five-week suspension over concerns about the content on the social media platform. X's owner Elon Musk agreed to several concessions (讓步) in order to have the ban lifted. Ira Spitzer reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ MITSUI OUTLET PARK 林口 超日本週年慶 10/4(五)-10/27(日)

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally (略微地) down this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,691 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market rebounded from Friday's downturn on Monday - gaining almost 400 points on the back of a rally by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Analysts say market sentiment improved as investors reacted to gains on Wall Street at the end of last week - where better-than-expected nonfarm payroll data for September indicated that the U-S economy remains resilient. Environmental Groups Pan Recommended Carbon Fee Environmental groups are criticizing the basic carbon fee and preferential rates proposed by the government - calling them "passive" and too low to affect the behavior of big carbon emitters. The criticisim comes after a review committee recommended setting a basic carbon fee rate of 300 N-T per metric ton of carbon emissions. The groups says the basic carbon fees are too low to effectively reduce carbon emissions and companies could see them as an affordable (付得起的) operating expense or pass them on to consumers rather than invest resources to reduce emissions and the fees. Ariel Lin Wins best Leading Actress at Asian Film Award Actress Ariel Lin has won the award for Best Lead Female Actor at the 2024 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards in South Korea. Lin won the award for her performance in the Taiwanese television drama "Imperfect Us." She received the award in-person at the ceremony in Busan - where she gave a teary (熱淚盈眶) speech in Korean, saying that the award was "a great motivation for both me and the work." The Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards is now in its sixth year. It's organized jointly by the Busan International Film Festival and South Korea's National I-T Industry Promotion Agency. NKorea Kim Issues Warning for Nuclear Weapons North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has warned again that he could use nuclear weapons in potential conflicts with South Korea and the United States. State media today said Kim made such a warning in his speech at a university. Kim said North Korea's nuclear response posture must be fully enhanced because South Korea and the United States are pushing to beef up their military alliance based on joint nuclear and strategic planning, a move that he said would increase (增加) the danger of breaking the balance of power on the Korean Peninsula. Kim has issued similar threats to use nuclear weapons preemptively numerous times, but his latest warning came as outside experts say North Korea could ramp up animosities ahead of next month's U.S. presidential election. US Scientists Win Nobel for microMRNA Discovery American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have won this year's Nobel Prize in physiology (生理)or medicine for the discovery of microRNA, a tiny molecule that governs how cells in the body function. It has been connected to heart disease, cancers and viral diseases. Kate fisher reports That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 176-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,479 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market closed lower Friday. However, those losses were limited () after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing received a boost from buying towards the end of the session that allowed it to recoup its earlier losses. MOFA Touts National Day Guests Foreign dignitaries and delegations are scheduled to arrive in the coming days to take part in this year's Double Ten National Day celebrations. Among the VIPs expected this year are the deputy prime ministers of Belize and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the first lady of Guatemala, and the speakers of Saint Lucia's upper and lower houses. Along with attending a series of celebratory events in the lead-up to National Day, guests are scheduled to meet with President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and other senior government officials. They are also expected to visit multiple government agencies to discuss (討論) semiconductors, public health and medicine, social welfare. Disaster Response Center Disbands The mechanisms set up by the Central Disaster Response Center o deal with Typhoon Krathon's effects have now been disbanded. Howevr, recovery is work continuing in parts of the island. According to the center, Typhoon Krathon killed four and injured 719 people in Taiwan since forming in late September. A total of 9,499 disaster-related incidents were reported, while one person remains (仍然是) missing. Clean-up work is still underway in Keelung, New Taipei, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Kinmen. The Ministry of Economic Affairs says 435,634 households experienced temporary power outages, while 608,073 households reported water supply problems due to the typhoon. While agricultural losses currently total nearly 390-million N-T. NZ Navy Vessel Oil Spill "Highly Probably" Samoan officials say an oil spill from a grounded New Zealand navy ship which sank and caught fire off the coast of Samoa is “highly probable”. Officials in the Pacific island nation are conducting an environmental impact assessment (評估) in the area where the ship sank on Sunday morning. All 75 people on board the "H-M-N-Z-S Mana-wanui" were taken to safety on life rafts. New Zealand will hold a court of inquiry into the loss of the ship, which was one of nine in its navy. The cause of the disaster is not known. US Gulf Coast Faces Another Hurricane Another hurricane is barreling (飛馳) towards the already storm-ravaged US gulf-coast. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida while the state is still clearing up from the effects of hurricane Helene. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports UK PM Staff Reshuffle British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit, citing concerns that growing news reports about her role “risked becoming a distraction to the government.” Sue Gray's resignation came after recent reports about tensions between her and Starmer's chief adviser Morgan McSweeney, and that she was earning more than the prime minister. The BBC has reported that Gray's annual salary was about, $223-thousand US dollars. That's nearly $4-thousand dollars higher than Starmer's pay. Gray said she accepted a new role as Starmer's envoy (使者) for the regions and nations. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 【2024世界音樂節＠臺灣】 從臺灣到世界，一場成癮於音樂的心流體驗！ 從雷擎、异境樂團 X 乱彈阿翔限定共演組合、還有剛果、義大利等多個國家音樂人，高達 28 場多元演出。 時間｜2024/10/11（五） – 10/13（日） 地點｜臺北流行音樂中心產業園區內（戶外表演空間、 LivehouseD、LegacyTERA） ➤ 購票｜ https://bit.ly/4epwn5g

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 176-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,479 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market closed lower Friday. However, those losses were limited () after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing received a boost from buying towards the end of the session that allowed it to recoup its earlier losses. MOFA Touts National Day Guests Foreign dignitaries and delegations are scheduled to arrive in the coming days to take part in this year's Double Ten National Day celebrations. Among the VIPs expected this year are the deputy prime ministers of Belize and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the first lady of Guatemala, and the speakers of Saint Lucia's upper and lower houses. Along with attending a series of celebratory events in the lead-up to National Day, guests are scheduled to meet with President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and other senior government officials. They are also expected to visit multiple government agencies to discuss (討論) semiconductors, public health and medicine, social welfare. Disaster Response Center Disbands The mechanisms set up by the Central Disaster Response Center o deal with Typhoon Krathon's effects have now been disbanded. Howevr, recovery is work continuing in parts of the island. According to the center, Typhoon Krathon killed four and injured 719 people in Taiwan since forming in late September. A total of 9,499 disaster-related incidents were reported, while one person remains (仍然是) missing. Clean-up work is still underway in Keelung, New Taipei, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Kinmen. The Ministry of Economic Affairs says 435,634 households experienced temporary power outages, while 608,073 households reported water supply problems due to the typhoon. While agricultural losses currently total nearly 390-million N-T. NZ Navy Vessel Oil Spill "Highly Probably" Samoan officials say an oil spill from a grounded New Zealand navy ship which sank and caught fire off the coast of Samoa is “highly probable”. Officials in the Pacific island nation are conducting an environmental impact assessment (評估) in the area where the ship sank on Sunday morning. All 75 people on board the "H-M-N-Z-S Mana-wanui" were taken to safety on life rafts. New Zealand will hold a court of inquiry into the loss of the ship, which was one of nine in its navy. The cause of the disaster is not known. US Gulf Coast Faces Another Hurricane Another hurricane is barreling (飛馳) towards the already storm-ravaged US gulf-coast. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida while the state is still clearing up from the effects of hurricane Helene. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports UK PM Staff Reshuffle British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff has quit, citing concerns that growing news reports about her role “risked becoming a distraction to the government.” Sue Gray's resignation came after recent reports about tensions between her and Starmer's chief adviser Morgan McSweeney, and that she was earning more than the prime minister. The BBC has reported that Gray's annual salary was about, $223-thousand US dollars. That's nearly $4-thousand dollars higher than Starmer's pay. Gray said she accepted a new role as Starmer's envoy (使者) for the regions and nations. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 【2024世界音樂節＠臺灣】 從臺灣到世界，一場成癮於音樂的心流體驗！ 從雷擎、异境樂團 X 乱彈阿翔限定共演組合、還有剛果、義大利等多個國家音樂人，高達 28 場多元演出。 時間｜2024/10/11（五） – 10/13（日） 地點｜臺北流行音樂中心產業園區內（戶外表演空間、 LivehouseD、LegacyTERA） ➤ 購票｜ https://bit.ly/4epwn5g

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 105-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,329 on turnover of 4.2 -billion N-T. The market tumbled nearly 600-points on Monday on the back of steep declines in the share price of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and other tech heavyweights. Analysts says Monday's downturn came as investors moved their money from tech stocks into non-tech stocks. Tai Power to Hike Electricity Rates for Industrial Users The Ministry of Economic Affairs says Tai-Power will be raising electricity rates for industrial users from October 16. The statement follows a meeting of the ministry's electricity price review committee. The hike in price means that industrial users will see their electricity rates increase by an average of 12.5-per cent. Tai-Power had been seeking an increase of 14-per cent, but the committee says it opted for a lower figure in order to ensure (確保) that Taiwan businesses remain competitive. It's the second electricity rate hike this year and was proposed as part of government efforts to shore-up Tai-Power's finances. National Day Gala Tickets Snapped Up in 15 Minutes The Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism says all 5,400 tickets for the 2024 National Day Gala were snapped-up within 15 minutes of release on Monday. The event will be taking place this coming Saturday at the Taipei Dome and it will be the venue's first large-scale non-sporting event. Organizers made the 5,400 tickets available through the "udn fun life" online ticketing platform at noon. Four-hundred of those tickets were reserved for (保留給) senior citizens. Personal information was required by those lucky enough to have booked their seats and tickets cannot be transferred. The National Day Gala will feature performance by singers Jody Chiang and Huang Fei. US Man Pleads Not Guilty to Trump Assassination Attempt The man accused of plotting to kill former president Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has pleaded not guilty to five counts including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate. Prosecutors allege Ryan Routh stalked (跟蹤) Donald Trump before setting up what they called a "sniper's nest" at the edge of his golf course in west Palm Beach, Florida. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports Japan PM Resigns Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office. Ishiba was chosen as the governing Liberal Democratic Party's leader on Friday to replace Kishida, who announced in August his resignation at the end of his three-year term. Ishiba is assured to be prime minister later today in a vote by parliament because it is dominated by his party's ruling coalition (執政聯盟). Ishiba will then announce his new Cabinet later in the day. On Monday, Ishiba said he planned to call a parliamentary election to be held on Oct. 27 after he is formally chosen as prime minister. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 國立臺灣科學教育館Podcast節目《科科出來講》 有各種新奇有趣的科學小知識，破解生活中的科學小迷思 想聽知識含量最豐富的科學節目，就在《科科出來講》！ 以上廣告由國立臺灣科學教育館提供。 《科科出來講》https://bit.ly/3JXYZVr -- 高雄美術特區2-4房全新落成，《惟美術》輕軌C22站散步即到家，近鄰青海商圈，卡位明星學區，徜徉萬坪綠海。 住近美術館，擁抱優雅日常，盡現驕傲風範！美術東四路X青海路 07-553-3838

ASML and semiconductor R&D center imec recently announced some exciting news on the EXE 5000 high-NA EUV lithography machine. More shrinking of features, and thus more advanced chips, is on the way for the semiconductor industry. Learn how leading chipmakers like Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are adopting these cutting-edge technologies, and what this means for investors! This video is sponsored by https://www.public.com A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at https://public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Asianometry vid: https://youtu.be/43c5EeERuKs?si=8u9Mn38arM1MiLGm

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Now that we are finally past Y Combinator's demo day — though our Friday show is worth listening if you haven't had a chance yet — we can dive into the latest news. So, this morning on Equity Monday we got into the chance that the United States might pass a real data privacy law. There's movement to report, but we're still very, very far from anything becoming law.Elsewhere, the U.S. and TSMC have a new deal, there's gaming news to consider (and a venture tie-in), and Spotify's latest AI plans, which I am sure will delight some and annoy others.Lastly, on the crypto front, trading volume of digital tokens seems to have partially arrested its free fall, which should help some exchanges breath a bit more easily.Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast and posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and you can subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts.You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.For the full interview transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, read on, or check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is hosted by TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm and Mary Ann Azevedo. We are produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.