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EZ News

ICRT News Teamwww.icrt.com.tw
ICRT 主播用簡單緩慢的英文,幫助你了解台灣每日重點新聞! 讓你學習英文、接收新知,一舉兩得🎉 EZ News is designed to help learners improve their English. It is a production of ICRT News, and is posted on our web site and app weekdays. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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EZ News 07/03/24

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 23,009 on turnover of 4.4-billion N-T. The market lost almost 180-points as investors rushed to lock-in gains in the bellwether electronics sector. Hon Hai led the downturn in the electronics sector, falling by 2.85-per cent, as its share price failed to return to its prior ex-dividend level. While Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing also moved lower, a...

Jul 03, 20246 min

EZ News 07/02/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 45-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,012 on turnover of 7.1-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher on Monday as investors opted to take advantage of the main board's initial gains. Large cap tech stocks saw some profit taking, but still served to stabilize the broader market throughout the trading day. Control Yuan Seeking Constitutional Court Ruling on LY Reform Bills The Con...

Jul 02, 20246 min

EZ News 07/01/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 10-points this morning from Friday's close, at 23,042 on turnover of 4.4-billion N-T. The market moved higher on Friday as the main board jumped over technical hurdles ahead of the 23,000 point mark by the end of the session. Both Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Hon Hai made solid gains and served as an anchor for the broader market. Singer Lauds 'Tiananmen' Remarks as Highlighting Taiwan's Valu...

Jul 01, 20246 min

EZ News 06/28/2024

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Jun 28, 20246 min

EZ News 2024/06/28

MOEA approves TSMC's additional investment plans for Japan, U.S. Taiwan Aid Speeding to House Passage in State Department Bill Mongolia Election Today Slovakia Train Crash caused 7 deaths US Presidential Debate, the 1st round -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jun 28, 20246 min

EZ News 2024/06/28

MOEA approves TSMC's additional investment plans for Japan, U.S. Taiwan Aid Speeding to House Passage in State Department Bill Mongolia Election Today Slovakia Train Crash caused 7 deaths US Presidential Debate, the 1st round -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jun 28, 20246 min

EZ News 06/27/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 127-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,860 on turnover of $8.2-billion N-T. The market continued its momentum from the previous session on Wednesday to close moderately higher, as large cap artificial intelligence development-related tech stocks gained ground after rebounded on Wall Street overnight. However, funds rotated out of the non-tech sector, in particular financial stocks, to ...

Jun 27, 20247 min

EZ News 06/26/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 62-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,938 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Tuesday. Select large cap tech stocks recouped early losses following a plunge by Nvidia on Wall Street overnight. The rebound helped the local main board overcame stiff technical resistance ahead of the 22,567-point mark. That was the intraday high seen on June 17. Premier Announces Pla...

Jun 26, 20246 min

EZ News 06/25/24

President Lai Says Autocracy is the Crime, not democracy President Lai Ching-te said that autocracy (專制主義), not democracy (民主主義), is deserving of punishment (懲罰). The president's remarks come in response to the recent threat (威脅) by Chinese authorities (大陸官員) imposing the death penalty (死刑) on "diehard" advocates (頑固的支持者) of Taiwan independence (臺獨). The President added that China has no right nor jurisdiction (管轄權) to punish Taiwanese people for expressing their opinions or stances, stating tha...

Jun 25, 20244 min

EZ News 06/24/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. 2024 Han Kuang Exercises Focuses on 24/7 Drills The upcoming live-fire phase of the annual Han Kuang military exercises will be focusing on testing troops' responses to decentralized command, the updated Rules of Engagement), and 24/7 operational scenarios. This year's 40th edition began with the tabletop war games phase, conducted from April 19 to 26. The live-fire exercise component (部分) is scheduled to take place from July 22 to 26. A...

Jun 24, 20246 min

EZ News 06/21/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 212-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,194 on turnover of 14.9-billion N-T. The market continued to gain ground on Thursday - despite thinner trading compared to the previous session. Wall Street was closed overnight in observance of Juneteenth. MOFA Stressed Taiwan-Haiti Ties Remain Solid The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Taiwan formal diplomatic ties with Haiti's transitional gove...

Jun 21, 20246 min

EZ News 06/20/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 13-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,197 on turnover of $7.5--billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Wednesday. The market gained by more than 450 points to close at a new record high amid continuing investor optimism (樂觀) over growth in artificial intelligence development. Coast Guard Undeterred by China's New Maritime Rule The Coast Guard Administration says a new regulatio...

Jun 20, 20247 min

EZ News 06/19/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 101-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,858 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex closed at another record high on Tuesday, led by solid gains posted by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing following a rally among tech stocks on Wall Street overnight. T-S-M-C's gains contributed about 180 points to the main board's rise to push both electronics and the semiconductor sub-index higher du...

Jun 19, 20246 min

EZ NEWS 06/18/24

Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 193-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,690 on turnover of 8.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Monday after initial gains were eroded. Investors took cues from a lackluster (黯淡無光) performance on Wall Street at the end of last week. Hon Hai managed to buck the downturn, to hit a 16-year high at the close. This provided some support to the broader market amid optimism toward the company's efforts in artificial intelligence development. -----...

Jun 18, 20246 min

EZ News 06/17/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 36-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,468 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The market rose to yet another closing high last Friday to hit 22,500-points as investors were boosted by the continuing frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology. This sent the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ to record highs on Wall Street overnight. Lai Touts Whampoa Spirit at Centennial President Lai Ching-te h...

Jun 17, 20246 min

EZ News 06/14/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 0.1-point this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,312 on turnover of $7.3-billion N-T. The market hit yet another high on Thursday. It rose by more than 260-points on the back of a surge in investor interest in large tech stocks. This comes after a strong showing on Wall Street overnight. The new closing high was led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Hon Hai. Investors were also relieved t...

Jun 14, 20246 min

EZ News 06/13/24

Economics Minister Once Again Claims Power Supply for AI-Driven Demand Sufficient FDA Warns Consumers about Online Drug Purchases G-7 Ukraine Deal Russian Warships in Cuba Oscars Governors Awards -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jun 13, 20245 min

EZ News 06/12/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 50-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,842 on turnover of $6.1-billion N-T. Shipping stocks led shares in Taiwan to close down 0.30 percent Tuesday. That was the first trading session after the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend. Freight rates to Europe from China are plunging. But analysts say select tech heavyweights appeared resilient, providing some support to the broader market. Taiwa...

Jun 12, 20246 min

EZ News 06/11/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 126-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,984 on turnover of $11.7-billion N-T. MOEA revokes Taoyuan stoppage of 3 SRF plants in apparent U-turn The Ministry of Economic Affairs is reversing (推翻) the Taoyuan city government's decision to halt the construction of three solid recovered fuel power plants. Taoyuan officials had previously revoked permits for companies Cleanaway, Taiwan Cube Energy...

Jun 11, 20246 min

EZ News 06/07/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 79-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,824 on turnover of $5.2-billion N-T. The market surged to another all time high on Thursday, to jump to just over the 21,900 point mark. Investors continued to rally (恢復,價格回升) around artificial-intelligence development-related stocks. Ministry of Environment Seeks Zero Waste Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming says the government is still hoping to ...

Jun 07, 20246 min

EZ News 06/06/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened 371-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,856 on turnover of $9.8-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Wednesday to move closer to the 21,500-point mark. Select tech heavyweights staged a technical rebound from the previous session. Investors continued to show interest in artificial intelligence development-related stocks. Large-cap shipping stocks also led support to the broader market, a...

Jun 06, 20246 min

EZ News 06/05/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 28-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,385 on turnover of 4.8-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday after artificial intelligence development-related stocks came under pressure as investors opted to lock in (保持優勢) profits from the previous session. The bellwether electronics sector led the downturn, eroding around half of the gains seen a session earlier, when the main board surg...

Jun 05, 20246 min

EZ News 2024/06/04

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Jun 04, 20247 min

EZ News 06/03/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 214-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,388 on turnover of 7.2-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Friday, as investors reacted to Wall Street declining overnight following mixed profit reports from some big tech companies and after an official survey showed Chinese factory activity weakening in May on slowing export orders. AMD Head Lisa Su to Deliver Opening Keynote Speech at Computex 2...

Jun 03, 20246 min

EZ News 05/31/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 36-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,401 on turnover of $5.4-billion N-T. The market retreated on Thursday after Wall Street fell overnight under the weight of higher yields in the bond market. Government Allows Tour Groups Arranged before June to Visit China The government says group tours to China organized before June 1 can travel there as planned. The statement backtracks on a previ...

May 31, 20246 min

EZ News 05/30/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 181-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,481 on turnover of 5.8-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Wednesday, after Wall Street slippled overnight following a rise in bond yields. Premier Aims to Return Parliamentary Reform Bills to LY Premier Zhuo Rong-tai is continuing to stress that the Cabinet will not sign-off on the just passed parliamentary reform bills. The Cabinet will inste...

May 30, 20246 min

EZ News 05/29/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 12-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,846 on turnover of 6.6-billion N-T. The market gained ground once again on Tuesday, as other regional indexes ended mixed and Wall Street was closed for the Memorial Day holiday. Presidential Office Bemoans Passage of Parliamentary Reform Bills The Presidential Office is bemoaning passage of the parliamentary reform bills. Speaking to reporters off...

May 29, 20246 min

EZ News 05/28/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,812 on turnover of 4.5-billion N-T. The market closed at a new high on Monday. It edged above the 21,800-point mark on the back of strong performances by the electronics and shipping sectors. The bellwether electronics sector attracted (引起) strong buying, rising by 1.32-per cent. The transportation index jumped 2.8-per cent, driven primarily by ...

May 28, 20246 min

EZ News 05/27/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 134-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,699 on turnover of 6.9-billion N-T. The market recovered most of its early losses on Friday to close well above the five-day moving average of around 21,450 points by the end of the trading day. Although large cap semiconductor stocks came under pressure, artificial intelligence-related stocks attracted strong buying after Nvidia's strong results overn...

May 27, 20247 min

EZ News 05/24/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 165-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,442 on turnover of $6.6-billion N-T. The market closed higher once again on Thursday - as investor sentiment in the local tech sector was buoyed (受到鼓舞) by news about soaring Nvidia earnings - after the company released its latest quarterly results overnight. Draft of AI Governing Law to be Finalized this Year National Science and Technology Counci...

May 24, 20246 min
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