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EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Posted on 2021-09-17 10:44:02

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2021-09-17 10:44:02

The Tai-Ex opened 0.59-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 17,279
on turnover of $2.22-billion N-T.

Cabinet Approves Special Bill for Domestic Arms Procurement

Posted on 2021-09-17 10:44:02

The Cabinet has approved a draft defense bill that will authorize a special
allocation (分配) of up to 240-billion N-T for the purchase of indigenous
weapons systems over a five-year period.

According to the draft bill, the acquisitions (收購) will include shore-based
anti-ship missiles, field and ground-based air defense systems, unmanned
aerial vehicles, air-to-ground and surface-to-surface cruise missiles
systems, and submarines.

The special budget also includes funding to purchase to new weapon systems
for the Coast Guard Administration.

The draft bill will now be submitted to the Legislature for review.

And if passed, the related funding will be allocated annually from between
2022 through 2026.

MOTC Cites Need for Agreement for Yilan HSR Link

Posted on 2021-09-17 10:44:03

The Ministry of Transport says a final decision has yet to be made concerning
the terminal station for the planned high-speed rail extension (延伸) line
from Taipei to Yilan.

According to Transport Minister Wang Kwo-tsai, a final decision on where the
terminal station for the Yilan extension line will be located will only be
made after local government officials and lawmaker as well residents of
Yilan, have reached a consenus on the issue.

Yilan County Commissioner Lin Zi-miao currently supports the idea of locating
the high-speed rail station near the Yilan County Government building.

However, other are voicing support for the station to be located near Jiao-Xi
Township.

Haiti PM Responds to Moise Killing Investigation

Posted on 2021-09-17 10:44:03

The office of Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry has issued its first public
statement about evidence authorities say they have of phone calls between him
and a key suspect in the presidential assassination.

The office says Henry received countless calls from people concerned for his
safety, and says it is unable to identify all those who called him or
determine (判斷) the nature of the conversations.

Former Port-au-Prince chief prosecutor Bed-Ford Claude, whom Henry fired this
week, invited the prime minister to meet with him to talk about two calls
between him and a suspect that took place just hours after President Jovenel
Moise was killed.

US Florida Surpasses COVID19 Death Milestone

Posted on 2021-09-17 10:44:03

The US state of Florida has surpassed a grim (殘忍的)milestone of more than
50,000 coronavirus deaths.

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.

Obama Endorses Trudeau in Canada Election

Posted on 2021-09-17 10:44:03

Former US President Barack Obama is endorsing Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau in the Canadian election.

Obama tweeted Thursday that he was proud to work with Trudeau and described
him as an effective leader who has strong democratic values.

It is a rare endorsement of a candidate in a Canadian election by a former
American president but the second time Obama has done it.

Obama's endorsement (支持) helped Trudeau with progressives in 2019.

Trudeau is in a tough re-election fight with his Conservative rival ahead of
Monday's parliamentary elections.

EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Posted on 2021-09-16 10:27:02

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2021-09-16 10:27:02

The Tai-Ex opened down 21-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
17,332 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T.

The Tai-Ex followed other regional markets and lost ground on Wednesday, as
Wall Street was down after U-S inflation was lower than expected amid unease
about the impact of the spread of the coronavirus's delta variant.

Swiss Lower House Passes Motion for Deeper Ties with Taiwan

Posted on 2021-09-16 10:27:03

Taiwan's top envoy to Switzerland is thanking Swiss national councilors for
voicing their support for further cooperation with Taiwan in various fields.

The statement comes after the lower house of Switzerland's parliament passed
a motion calling improved ties with Taiwan.

The motion urges the Swiss Federal Council to submit a report that details
how Switzerland could strengthen ties with Taiwan in the areas of economics,
politics, science, and culture.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs here in Taiwan is also thanking the national
councilors for submitting and passing the motion- saying Switzerland and
Taiwan will both work to strengthen their mutually beneficial relationship
based on shared values.

Dine-in Services Resume in New Taipei

Posted on 2021-09-16 10:27:03

And,

Restaurants in New Taipei are resuming dine-in services from today, while
public sports and amusement venues in the city are also
reopening.

Dine-in services had been banned and public sports and amusement venues
shuttered since September 9 amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus
Delta variant in the city.

New Taipei Mayor Hou You-ih says the decision to lift last week's bans and
closures comes as new coronavirus cases in a cluster infection linked to a
preschool and apartment complex in the city's Banqiao District were reported
on Wednesday.

And Hou says health officials in the city says the situation is now becoming
stable.

China Earthquake Leaves 2 Dead

Posted on 2021-09-16 10:27:03

Chinese state media say an earthquake killed at least two people today in the
southwestern province of Sichuan.

The magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck at 4:33 a.m. in Luxian county and was
about 10-km deep.

Xinhua News Agency reported two dead and three injured in Caoba village.

Houses also collapsed, and rescue work was underway.

US FDA Preps for Vaccine Booster Meeting

Posted on 2021-09-16 10:27:03

Government regulators have posted the data they’re asking experts to review
this week to determine if Americans should be getting a booster shot against
COVID-19.

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.

Cuba Releases Draft of New Family Code

Posted on 2021-09-16 10:27:03

Cuba has released the draft of a new family code that would allow same-sex
couples to marry and adopt as well as give children greater participation in
decisions that affect them.

The draft must still be approved by Cuba's parliament then go to a grassroots
plebiscite.

It comes almost three years after the island's communist government backed
away from enshrining gay marriage protections in its new constitution in the
face of opposition.

EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Posted on 2021-09-15 10:31:03

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2021-09-15 10:31:03

The Tai-Ex opened down less a point this morning from yesterday's close, at
17,434 on turnover of 1.8-billion N-T.

The Tai-Ex moved slightly lower on Tuesday as investors opted to pocket early
gains on the back of a technical rebound on Wall Street overnight.

However, turnover remained very thin, standing at at a mere 257-billion N-T
for the session.

And market watchers say the low turnover was due to investors staying on the
sidelines (當旁觀者) amid concerns over possible negative leads during the
four-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.

Japan Pledges More AstraZeneca Vaccine Doses

Posted on 2021-09-15 10:31:03

The Japanese government is pledging to donate another batch of 500,000
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine doses to Taiwan.

The announcement was made by Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
during a press briefing in Tokyo where he said Taiwan has been included in
Japan's latest plan to donate vaccines to four Asian countries.

The donation to Taiwan will be fifth time that Japan has chosen to ship
vaccines here.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs here in Taiwan is once again expressing
gratitude to Tokyo over the latest pledge (誓言、慈善捐贈承諾) of vaccine
donation and is describing the move as another true act of deep friendship
between both countries.

Siemens Gamesa Wind Turbine Plant Inaugurated

Posted on 2021-09-15 10:31:03

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has inaugurated Taiwan's first nacelle
assembly plant.

The assembly facility is located at Taichung Port and is the first such plant
dedicated to offshore nacelles outside of Europe.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Vice Premier Shen Rong-jin described
completion of the plant as a milestone for Taiwan's efforts to become a
regional hub (中心) for the offshore wind farm industry.

And Shen went on to say that the assembly facility is also a major step
forward in localizing the supply chain for offshore nacelles.

Siemens Games says output at the plant will be able to meet demand for
Orsted's Greater Changhua 1, 2 and 3 Offshore Wind Farms projects and ensure
that all future nacelle assemblies can be carried out here in Taiwan.

US California Recall Could Depend on Turnout

Posted on 2021-09-15 10:31:03

Polls will soon close in California, where millions of people are voting on
whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom.

A Trump-supporting Republican is leading the pack of people on the ballot to
replace the current governor.

Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland.

Mexico Government on Vaccination Efforts

Posted on 2021-09-15 10:31:03

The Mexican government says it has successfully completed a three-month push
to provide coronavirus vaccines to all adult residents of communities along
its border (邊境) with the United States.

Mexico said that when it began the effort in June, it hoped the mass
vaccinations would aid in lifting pandemic restrictions on non-essential
travel across the border.

But that has not yet occurred.

Mexico's public safety department said it was administering the last
64-thousand doses Tuesday to people in the Gulf coast border state of
Tamaulipas.

In total, the program handed out 3.8 million shots in 45 townships and cities
in six states along the border.

EZ NEWS SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Posted on 2021-09-14 10:42:02

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2021-09-14 10:42:03

The Tai-Ex opened up 17-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 17,463
on turnover of 2.2-billion N-T.

The Tai-Ex lost ground on Monday, as market sentiment took hit on the back of
volatility (易變) on Wall Street at the end of last week.

Market watchers say the bellwether electronics sector came under pressure in
the wake of losses suffered by tech stocks on U-S markets.

However, financial and old economy stocks largely bucked the downturn and
that helped the main board remain above the 60-day moving average of 17,405
points at the end the session.

Foreign Spouses and Underage Children Entry Ban Partially Lifted

Posted on 2021-09-14 10:42:03

The government is partially lifting an entry ban on foreign spouses of
Taiwanese citizens and their underage children with immediate effect.

The ban had been place since since May 19, when almost all arrivals, except
citizens and legal residents, were denied (被禁止、被拒絕) entry into Taiwan
due a domestic coronavirus outbreak.

However, Deputy Interior Minister Chen Tsung-yen says the government has now
reviewed that policy and decided to allow foreign spouses who are legally
married to Taiwanese citizens, and their underage children to enter Taiwan
for family reunion purposes.

The new policy also applies to those from Hong Kong, Macao and China.

Central Bank Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

Posted on 2021-09-14 10:42:03

The central bank is expected to leave its key interest rates unchanged when
it holds its upcoming quarterly policymaking meeting next week.

Analysts say Taiwan has so far reported significant economic growth, but the
coronavirus pandemic is still creating uncertainty within the domestic
economy, and the central bank is unlikely to tighten its monetary policy.

The central bank opted to leave interest rates unchanged with the discount
rate at 1.125-per cent at its previous quarterly policymaking meeting held in
June.

And that was the fifth consecutive (連續的) quarter that the central bank has
left its key interest intact.

The central bank will be holding its quarterly policymaking meeting on
September 23.

US California Ready for Recall Election

Posted on 2021-09-14 10:42:03

Californians head to the polls today for the recall election of Governor
Gavin Newsom.

Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland.

Haiti President Assassination Investigation Continues

Posted on 2021-09-14 10:42:03

Haiti's Office of Citizen Protection is demanding that Prime Minister Ariel
Henry step down as authorities seek to interview him about telephone calls he
allegedly had with a key suspect in the president's assassination.

The office says Henry should appear at the public prosecutor's office as
requested to help shed light on (將…弄明白、解釋) the July 7 killing of
Jovenel Moise.

Also on Monday, Haiti's justice minister said the chief prosecutor who
requested to interview Henry this week has received serious threats and
demanded increased security for him.

More than 40 suspects have been arrested over the killing of Moise, including
18 former Colombian soldiers.
Authorities are still looking for additional suspects, including a former
Haitian senator.

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