EZ News 05/29/23

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 105-points this morning from Friday's close, at 16,610 on turnover of 8.5-billion N-T. The market jumped by over 200 points on Friday to hit its highest level since June of last year. The rise was led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - which attracted renewed investor interest after Nvidia - one of T-S-M-C's top clients - reported improved second-quarter guidance. **New Zealand Parliamentarians to Visit Taiwan ** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says two New Zealand parliamentarians will visit Taiwan this week to meet with senior government officials. According to the ministry, Brooke van Velden, the deputy head of ACT New Zealand, and James McDowall, ACT spokesperson for Immigration, Defense, Tourism, Internal Affairs and Economic Development will discussing issues of mutual concern. They're slated to (預定) hold talks with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and other senior officials during their four-day visit. The foreign ministry says the trip comes as Taiwan and New Zealand are marking the 10th anniversary of the signing of an economic cooperation agreement. **Computex to Begin with Nvidia CEO Speech ** And, Computex 2023 will be taking place at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei - and the event will be getting a pre-opening keynote speech later today by Nvidia C-E-O Jensen Huang. According to the External Trade Development Council, demand for tickets for Huang's keynote address has surpassed 5,000. The council orginally (起初) opened the event to 1,000 ticket holders, but was forced to reopened registration this past weekend due to huge demand for tickets to the event. Huang will be delivering his keynote speech at Nangang Exhibition Center 2 today focusing on the future of artificial intelligence and smart technology. **Japan: NKorea Notification of Satellite Launch Plans ** Japan’s coast guard said North Korea has notified it that it plans to launch a satellite in coming days, which may be an attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. Japan’s coast guard said North Korean waterway authorities gave a launch window (發射時限) from May 31 and June 11th. They also indicated that the launch may affect waters in the Yellow Sea, East China Sea and east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island. Japan’s coast guard issued a safety warning for ships in the area during those days. Pyongyang said this month its first military spy satellite was ready for launch. **Subject: E*Turkey Erdogan Reelected ** Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, extending his rule into a third decade. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports. **Oman Sultan Arrives in Iran for Talks ** Iranian state media says Oman’s ruler has arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran for talks with President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials. State media said Sultan Haitham was welcomed Sunday by Iran’s senior vice president at the airport. This is the sultan's first visit to Iran since he ascended the throne. Oman also recently hosted rounds of talks between Iran and its rival Saudi Arabia, facilitating an agreement to resume diplomatic relations after a seven-year rift (裂痕). That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn