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EZ NEWS MAR 18, 2025

Posted on 2026-03-18 10:45:14

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-03-18 10:45:14

The Tai-Ex opened up 92-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 33,929
on turnover of 12.4-billion N-T.

The market closed higher on Tuesday led by the electronics sector, after
Nvidia C-E-O Jensen Huang's gave an upbeat keynote address G-T-C global
artificial intelligence conference in San Jose.

Black box of missing F-16 retrieved after long search

Posted on 2026-03-18 10:45:14

The Air Force Command Headquarters says it has found and retrieved the flight
data recorder of the F-16V fighter jet that disappeared off the east coast in
January.

According to defense officials, the flight data recorder will now be sent it
to its manufacturer in the U-S to decode the data to determine the cause of
the plane's disappearance.

The single-seat F-16V went missing on January 6 after taking off from Hualien
Air Base on a routine nighttime training mission.

The pilot reported that the aircraft was losing altitude shortly before
(快要…之前) he was about to eject from the aircraft.

The fighter jet's signal disappeared from radar eight seconds later off the
coast of Fengbin in Hualien.

MOL rolls out free video legal consultation service for workplace gender

Posted on 2026-03-18 10:45:14

bias

The Ministry of Labor has launched a free video legal consultation service
for workers facing suspected pregnancy or gender-based workplace
discrimination.

According to the ministry, it hopes to provide a consultation channel that is
professional, private and convenient and believes it will make workers less
likely to feel intimidated (受到恐嚇) about seeking help than other channels.

The free video legal consultation service has been established partnership
with the Legal Aid Foundation.

Migrant workers and foreign nationals who do not speak Mandarin are also
eligible for the service - with the Legal Aid Foundation saying
interpretation assistance provided if needed.

Iran pushing up oil and traveler costs

Posted on 2026-03-18 10:45:14

Oil prices remain volatile (不穩定的) amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle
East, forcing up travel costs.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

Ecuador Rejects Colombia Bombing Accusations

Posted on 2026-03-18 10:45:14

Ecuador’s president rejected allegations that his country is bombing targets
in neighboring Colombia.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said Tuesday that his government “is
fighting narco terrorism in all its forms” and “bombing places that serve
as hideouts (藏身處) for those groups, of which many are Colombian," but only
within Ecuadorian territory.

On Monday night, Colombian president Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of bombing
targets on Colombia’s side of the border, saying a bomb was found by
Colombian officials, but provided no evidence to back up his claim.

The dispute comes as Colombia prepares for presidential elections in May, and
relations deteriorate between Colombia and Ecuador, two neighboring nations
that were once close commercial and security partners.

Colosseum Restoration Recreates Marble Columns

Posted on 2026-03-18 10:45:14

The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same
travertine marble (洞石，石灰華) of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns
from 2,000 years ago.

The project focused on a semicircular piazza outside the arena, where Roman
spectators crowded under two arcades comprised of marble columns stretching
up to 50 meters high.

The columns collapsed a long time ago, but but now, tourists will be able to
sit on large travertine marble slabs where the columns once stood and read
reproductions (複製品) of the Roman numerals that indicated seat sections.

The Colosseum is Italy’s most popular tourist destination, with 9 million
visitors in 2025 alone.

EZ NEWS MAR 17, 2025

Posted on 2026-03-17 10:52:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-03-17 10:52:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 38-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 33,380
on turnover of 7.6-billion N-T.

The market lost ground on Monday as investor sentiment remained muted due the
impact of the US-Israel war against Iran, which has resulted in rises in
international crude oil prices.

Lai urges supply chain cooperation among democracies

Posted on 2026-03-17 10:52:13

President Lai Ching-te is calling for closer cooperation among democratic
partners to strengthen supply chain and economic resilience.

Speaking at the opening of the Yushan Forum in Taipei, Lai said his
administration wants to work with like-minded countries to form
"international teams" with them ...

.. and intends to leverage (善用) the many advantages of these partners to
deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

According to Lai, his government will form national teams in specific fields
to keep making Taiwan stronger, while also go beyond that, by building
international teams to keep leveraging the power of solidarity with other
nations.

The two-day Yushan Forum runs through today.

Over 400 households and business affect by power outage in Taichung's

Posted on 2026-03-17 10:52:13

Beitun District

Tai-Power says electricity has been restored to over 400 households and
business affected by a power outage last night in Taichung's Beitun
District.

The affected business included the Costco north Taichung Warehouse.

According to Tai-Power, electricity was restored to all households and
businesses by 10PM after emergency repairs were carried out and cause of the
outage is under investigation.

Tai-Power says an initial investigation has found that a fuse box (保險絲盒)
failure in the underground substation of a residential building was likely
the cause of the power outage.

The faulty equipment is being disassembled for inspection.

UAE Lifts Brief Airspace Closure

Posted on 2026-03-17 10:52:13

The United Arab Emirates lifted a brief airspace closure this morning after
the country faced incoming Iranian attacks.

The state-run news agency quoted the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority
as saying the closure had ended.

The authorities said “the situation stabilized,” allowing flights to
resume.

The earlier closure announcement showed the balancing act Emirati authorities
face in trying to keep their long-haul carriers, Emirates and Etihad, flying
as Iranian attacks continue to target the country.

On Monday, an Iranian drone attack set a fuel tank ablaze (燃燒) at Dubai
International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel.

UK WORKING WITH ALLIES TO RE-OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Posted on 2026-03-17 10:52:13

The UK is working with all of its allies to re-open the Strait of Hormuz,
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference this morning.

He also announced a government contribution of over $70million to support
British households (家庭) with rising oil costs.

Lara Bentley reports from London

Spain King on Conquest of Americas

Posted on 2026-03-17 10:52:13

Spain’s King Felipe says Spain’s conquest of the Americas involved abuse
and ethical controversy, as Spain and Mexico remain at odds over calls for an
apology.

On Monday, Felipe made the remarks during a visit to a museum exhibition in
Madrid.

He told Mexico’s ambassador to Spain that parts of the conquest do not make
Spain proud by today’s values.

Mexico has demanded a formal apology for years, which Spain has refused to
do.

Mexico’s president said she needed to review Felipe's comments but
acknowledged similar conciliatory (願意和解的，安撫的) remarks made last year
by Spain's foreign minister.

EZ NEWS MAR 16, 2025

Posted on 2026-03-16 10:25:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-03-16 10:25:15

The Tai-Ex opened up 140-points this morning from Friday's close, at 33,541
on turnover of 13.5-billion N-T.

The market closed lower on Friday due to the ongoing military conflict in the
Middle East, but losses were capped as bargain hunters turned active to pick
up large-cap tech stocks.

Taichung mayor says US trip aims to build goodwill for Taiwan

Posted on 2026-03-16 10:25:16

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has visited New York City as she continues her
11-day trip to the U-S.

Speaking in the city this past weekend, Lu said her trip has three main goals
- deepening city-to-city exchanges, engaging with overseas Taiwanese
communities, and reinforcing (強化) Taiwan-US relations.

Lu arrived in New York following a stop in Boston.

She visited the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in Manhattan's
Chinatown and later traveled to Columbus Park to lay flowers at a statue of
Sun Yat-sen.

Lu is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. this week.

Taiwan twins win badminton doubles title at BWF Swiss Open

Posted on 2026-03-16 10:25:20

And,

Twin brothers Lee Fang-ren and Lee Fang-zhi beat their Danish opponents
21-18, 21-13 to win the men's badminton doubles title at the BWF Super 300
Swiss Open in Basel.

The Taiwan pair started the first set trailing 4-7 but quickly stabilized and
took the lead.

After a brief break, the twins maintained at least a two-point advantage and
closed out the set 21-18.

In the second set, they quickly pulled ahead 5-1 and despite some errors, the
brothers responded with six consecutive (連續的) points, shutting down the
Danish pair's comeback and clinching their first title of the year.

The twin brothers won their first BWF Super 300 men's doubles title at last
year's Canada Open.

Tehran denies seeking U.S. ceasefire after Trump says Iran was Decimate

Posted on 2026-03-16 10:25:22

Iran's Foreign Minister is rebuffing any suggestion his government has asked
the United States for a ceasefire, as the conflict in the Middle East enters
its third week.

It follows President Trump posting on social media at the weekend that Iran
was beaten and completely decimated (毀滅) militarily, economically, and in
every other way.

Mitch McCann reports:

Mexico City Sets Record for Soccer Class

Posted on 2026-03-16 10:25:23

Mexico City set a world record on Sunday with the largest soccer class ever,
with 9,500 participants in the capital’s Zocalo square as the country
prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June.

The city’s main square became a massive open-air training ground with crowds
practicing soccer drills under the guidance of instructors.

Participants kicked balls and followed coordinated exercises to promote
(推動) sport and community engagement.

A Guinness World Records official confirmed the new historic mark during the
event.

Organizers said the turnout surpassed (超越) the previous Guinness record set
in Seattle in June 2025, when a soccer class brought together 1,038
participants.

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