EZ News 03/24/25

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 139-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,348 on turnover of 3.4-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Friday, following a lackluster session on Wall Street overnight, as investors remain uneasy over uncertainty over U-S President Donald Trump policies. Investors also opted to shun (避開，躲避) tech shares following recent fluctuations. Labor rights groups to stage hunger strike in push for more days off A coalition of labor rights groups has announced plans to launch a hunger strike next month to demand the reinstatement of the seven days off scrapped (取消) in 2016. The announcement comes as lawmakers are slated to review bills on "anniversaries and national holidays enforcement." According to the "Work with Dignity" alliance, its calling on people to join its 200-hour April 11 to 19 hunger strike, which will take place outside the Legislative Yuan. The alliance is also urging employers to pay more into employee pension pots and for the establishment of a similar system for foreign workers. Related bills are set to be reviewed in the coming week. The 1st World Bird Fair--News Taiwan's rich avian diversity attracts bird enthusiasts from around the globe, positioning Taiwan as a key birdwatching hub. Sponsored by the World Birdfairs Council, Taiwan's 1st World Bird Fair will be co-hosted by the Taiwan Tourism Administration and National Park Service from September 19th to 23rd 2025. There'll be an exhibition open to the public for free on the 20th and 21st. Organizers say they've also invited experts, tour operators and conservation groups from home and abroad (國外) to join two forums focusing on the World Bird Ecotourism Experience. The event aims to promote bird conservation and birdwatching ecotourism. The fair will take place at Taichung City's Civic Plaza, attracting birders from around the world. SKorea Overturns PM Impeachment South Korea’s Constitutional Court overturned parliament’s impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president. Han, South Korea’s No. 2 official, had become acting leader after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the opposition-controlled National Assembly over his Dec. 3 imposition (實施) of martial law that triggered a massive political crisis. But Han was impeached by the assembly as well in late December following political strife with opposition lawmakers. The Constitutional Court says today it has decided to overturn Han’s impeachment. The court has yet to issue a ruling on Yoon’s impeachment. Yoon has been separately arrested and charged with rebellion in connection with his martial law decree. If convicted of that charge, he would face the death penalty or a life sentence. And if the court rules against him, South Korea must hold a national election to find a new president. Pope Returns to Vatican from Hospital The Pope has arrived home at Vatican after 5-week hospital stay to beat life-threatening bout of pneumonia (肺炎). AP correspondent Trisha Thomas reports That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn