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EZ NEWS JULY 13, 2020

Posted on 2020-07-13 10:30:08

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2020-07-13 10:30:08

The Tai-Ex opened up 35-points this morning from Friday's close, at 12,109 on
turnover of 4.6-billion N-T.

The market closed lower Friday after a quick start as the electronics sector
came under pressure, hurt by smartphone camera lens supplier Largan
Precision' disappointing second quarter results and third quarter guidance.

Other falling tech stocks Friday included iPhone assembler Hon Hai Precision
and integrated circuit designer MediaTek.

However, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing limited the downturn by posting
gains on what was an otherwise very bad trading day for the tech sector

Stimulus Vouchers Available at Post Offices

Posted on 2020-07-13 10:30:08

Branches of the post office began selling the government-issued stimulus
vouchers at 9 o'clock this morning.

According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs says more than 11-million
people have applied for the vouchers since pre-ordering began on July 1.

According to the ministry, some 11.92-million people had placed pre-orders
for the vouchers, either online or at convenience stores.

And of that number 10.35-million people opted for (選擇) the printed version
of the vouchers, while the others opted for digital versions.

The vouchers can be used starting July 15 and will remain valid until
December 31 of this year.

They are part of the government's plan to boost domestic consumption due to
the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

CWB Forecasting Stable Weather for Week Ahead

Posted on 2020-07-13 10:30:08

The Central Weather Bureau says we can expect sunny skies islandwide from
today through Wednesday, as a Pacific high-pressure system continues to
affect Taiwan.

However, southwesterly winds are forecast from Wednesday through Friday.

And that will likely see afternoon thundershowers in the north and northeast,
showers and thundershowers in the center and south and heavy rains in
mountainous areas islandwide.

The rains will pick up (加強) in the north and northeast come the weekend,
when we can expect brief thundershowers.

US Trump Admin Pushes to Open Schools

Posted on 2020-07-13 10:30:08

US President Donald Trump is urging (敦促、力勸) schools to reopen in the
autumn, a move which some Democrats oppose citing health concerns around the
spread of COVID-19.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

South Africa Bans Alcohol to Free Up Hospital Space

Posted on 2020-07-13 10:30:08

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will immediately
return to a ban on the sale of alcohol so that hospitals have more beds open
to treat COVID-19 patients.

South Africa is also reinstating (恢復) a night curfew to reduce traffic
accidents and made it mandatory for all residents to wear face masks when in
public.

Ramaphosa says health officials are warning of impending shortages of
hospital beds and medical oxygen as South Africa reaches a peak of COVID-19
cases, expected between the end of July and September.

The country has reported increases of more than 10,000 confirmed cases daily
for several days and the latest daily increase was nearly 13,500.

EZ NEWS JULY 10, 2020

Posted on 2020-07-10 10:22:08

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2020-07-10 10:22:08

The Tai-Ex opened up 58-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 12,250
on turnover of $6.3-billion N-T.

The Tai-Ex followed other regional (地區的) markets and gained ground on
Thursday, as Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher following gains
for U-S tech stocks overnight.

Scotland to Lift Mandatory Quarantine for Travelers from Taiwan

Posted on 2020-07-10 10:22:08

The government is welcoming a decision by the Scottish government to list
Taiwan as a lower-risk destination for the coronavirus, meaning people
arriving from Taiwan will be conditionally exempted (免除、豁免) from a
14-day quarantine requirement.

Taiwan is one of 57 foreign destinations and 14 U-K overseas territories that
will no longer have to quarantine, with effect from today.

However, exemption from the quarantine requirement only applies to people
from those areas if they have not traveled to a non-exempted country in the
previous 14 days.

According to the government, Taiwan's inclusion on the list is recognition of
its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Other Asian countries and territories listed were, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau,
South Korea and Vietnam.

Face Masks Donated to Canadian Missionary's Hometown

Posted on 2020-07-10 10:22:08

The MacKay Memorial Hospital and the Tamsui District Office have donated
160,000 surgical face masks to Oxford County in Canada's Ontario Province.

Oxford County is the hometown of late Canadian missionary George Leslie
Mackay, who founded the hospital in Tamsui in the late 19th century.

Oxford County Warden Larry Martin has thanked the Taiwan for the donation,
which he says will keep Canadian healthcare workers safe during the
coronavirus outbreak.

Speaking at a donation ceremony, Taiwan's top representative to Toronto said
"the love from Taiwan to Oxford County is a testament to our special historic
connection and long friendship for nearly (幾乎、將近) one and one-half
centuries."

US Biden Lays Out Economic Plans

Posted on 2020-07-10 10:22:08

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has laid out a plan to
revive (復原、復興) the American economy, focused on manufacturing and
innovation.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

Greece Protests Over Protest Law

Posted on 2020-07-10 10:22:09

Violence broke out in Athens late Thursday during a mass demonstration
against a new law to curb (控制、限制、約束、抑制) public protests, leaving
six police officers injured.

A group of protesters hurled gasoline bombs at riot police outside
parliament, while police responded with tear gas and flash grenades.

Police said they arrested nine people and detained 15 others were for
questioning.

Demonstrations were also held in dozens of other Greek cities and towns to
oppose the plans by the center-right government.

Critics of the proposed reforms argue that plans to prosecute protesters
attending unsanctioned rallies and to hold protest organizers responsible for
damage caused if rallies turn violent are legally problematic.

The government said it added several clarifications to the bill to address
those concerns.

Bolivian President Tests Positive for COVID-19

Posted on 2020-07-10 10:22:09

Interim Bolivian President Jeanine Anez says she has tested positive for the
new coronavirus but feels strong and will continue working from isolation.

She is the third Latin American leader to be infected in recent weeks.

Her infection comes amid a spike in cases in the Andean nation, which has
banned mass gatherings to try to limit (限制) the spread of the virus.

Other Latin American leaders who have tested positive for COVID-19 include
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and Honduran President Juan Orlando
Hernandez.

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