EZ News 01/15/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 40-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,757 on turnover of $3.9-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan staged a technical rebound, rising about 300 points Tuesday, following a slump the previous session, as the bellwether electronics sector led the gains ahead of an investor conference by contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.. The momentum continued as TSMC saw buying accelerate, in particular in the late trading session, helping the Taiex return to the 120-day moving average of 22,565 points at the end of the session. Taichung Police Destroy Drugs Worth Over NT$100 Million Taichung police have incinerated illegal drugs and paraphernalia (用具) worth over 100 million NT at the Houli Refuse Incineration Plant. The haul included 140 kilograms of Category 3 and 4 substances like ketamine and mephedrone, along with drug-use equipment. Officers said the destruction follows strict inventory checks and demonstrates their commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics. Taiwan to Launch First Satellite for Air Pollution Monitoring Taiwan plans to launch its first satellite to monitor (監測) air pollution and greenhouse gases within three years. The Ministry of Environment is working with the National Space Organization on the project, which has a 61-billion NT budget. The satellite will track cross-border pollution from China and Southeast Asia, monitor fine particulate matter like PM2.5, and measure greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane. Equipped with advanced sensors, it will improve the accuracy of environmental monitoring. Officials say the project includes four satellites to provide multi-timeframe data. The first satellite is expected to launch by 2027. This effort builds on recent experiments, such as a 3D air quality study in southern Taiwan, and aims to strengthen pollution control strategies using cutting-edge technology. California Threat of New Wildfires Looms Officials in California are concerned about the growing threat of new wildfires, with strong winds expected to worsen conditions across the state. The fires have already claimed at least 24 lives and displaced (流離失所的) more than 100,000 people. Mitch McCann reports: Congo Chinese Citizens Sentenced for Exploiting Mineral Resources Three Chinese citizens have been sentenced to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines for illegally exploiting mineral resources in Congo, according to court filings. The ruling marks the first time foreign mineral brokers have been convicted for unauthorized mineral exploitation in the DRC without authorization from Congolese authorities. The defendants were also found guilty of fraud, money laundering and looting (搶劫), after being arrested earlier this month with 10 gold bars and $400-thosuand in cash. It is unclear if they will remain in the eastern city of Bukavu, where they are held, or if they will be transferred elsewhere. Lawyers for the defendants say they intend to appeal, claiming the judgment is unjustified. UK Princess of Wales Reveals Cancer in Remission Britain's Princess of Wales says that her cancer is in remission ((疾病的）緩解期) following a visit to the hospital where she received treatment. In a statement on social media, the princess offered her heartfelt thanks to those who helped her and her husband Prince William. Tuesday’s announcement marked the first official update on her condition since September, when Kate said she had completed chemotherapy. The princess still hasn’t revealed what type of cancer she was treated for. 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－－－－ 美股開外掛，股價屢屢創新高，好想跟一波，還來得及嗎？ 馬上搜尋009800、中信NASDAQ，美國那斯達克經典濃縮款，產業龍頭All in One！009801、中信美國創新科技，重壓美國科技巨擘，可望駕馭美股多頭！ 哇，太棒了！想讓投資再次偉大，千萬不能錯過！ 10元起步，投資美國頂尖企業，1/13~1/17速洽全台各大證券商。 https://bit.ly/4gMfIti -- Hosting provided by SoundOn