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EZ NEWS MAY 28, 2026

Posted on 2026-05-28 11:00:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-05-28 11:00:13

The Tai-Ex opened marginally down this morning from yesterday's close, at
44,240 on turnover of 12.7-billion NT.

The market closed above the 44,000-point mark for the first time on Wednesday
after the bellwether electronics sector rebounded following a rally on Wall
Street overnight led by US tech stocks.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang touts Taiwan as being the 'epicenter of AI revolution'

Posted on 2026-05-28 11:00:13

Visiting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is describing Taiwan as being the "epicenter
(中心) of the AI revolution" and at the center of nearly everything his company
does.

Huang made the statement at a company employee gathering celebrating Nvidia's
planned Taiwan headquarters at the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park in Taipei.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an also attended the event, at which he presented
Huang with a Key to the City to welcome Nvidia to Taipei.

Chiang told attendees that the world is watching how Nvidia shapes the future
of A-I and Taipei was proud to be part of that future.

Construction of the new Nvidia headquarters is scheduled to begin at the end
of this year and be completed in 2030.

Canada Day celebrations to mark 159th birthday set for late June

Posted on 2026-05-28 11:00:13

And,

The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei has announced that Canada Day
celebrations will be taking place at the Hakka Cultural Park in Taipei once
again this year on June 27.

According to the office, the festival has become "a very important
celebration not just for Canadians living in Taiwan, but also for people in
Taipei and throughout Taiwan who travel to the capital to join the
festivities (節慶活動)."

Celebration Canada festival is free and will be taking place from 1 to 9PM on
Saturday June 27.

The annual Taipei event has long been touted as being the largest Canada Day
celebration outside of Canada.

White House dismisses Iranian reports of draft deal as Trump says he

Posted on 2026-05-28 11:00:13

doesn't care about the midterms

Iran’s state TV says Tehran has obtained a draft of an unofficial framework
for a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to end the war.

But the White House has dismissed the report as a complete fabrication (純屬虛構)
and during a cabinet meeting President Trump expressed indifference (冷漠) to
the political pressure caused by the unpopularity of the conflict.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

Brazil Announces Highway Investment

Posted on 2026-05-28 11:00:13

Brazil’s government has announced a $75 million investment in the BR-319
highway, a move environmentalists fear could speed up Amazon deforestation
(森林砍伐).

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva claims it will be the most
environmentally advanced road in the world.

The highway, linking Amazonas and Rondonia, remains mostly unpaved since its
1976 inauguration.

The government also unveiled an environmental protection plan that includes
monitoring and conservation units.

Critics argue the project lacks necessary safeguards and could worsen
deforestation.

The Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, plays a critical role in
regulating the global climate.

The road cuts through one of the biome’s (生態群系) most well-preserved regions,
home to dozens of protected areas and Indigenous territories.

EZ NEWS MAY 27, 2026

Posted on 2026-05-27 10:58:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-05-27 10:58:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 316-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
43,842 on turnover of 26.4-billion N-T.

The market lost ground on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's
share price fell from its day's high on technical corrections after a recent
rally, pushing the broader market to negative territory - despite it briefly
breaching the 44,000 point mark.

Ex-Czechia official to speak at democracy forum in Taipei

Posted on 2026-05-27 10:58:13

Former foreign ministers from the Czech Republic and the Philippines will be
speaking at the inaugural Forum for Democratic Cooperation in Taipei today.

The event has been organized by the Forum 2000 Foundation and has received
government backing here from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Speaking to reporters in Taipei, foundation executive director, Jakub Klepal,
said Taiwan was chosen as the forum's first stop given the growth of A-I and
the restructuring (重組) of the global economy, in which Taiwan plays crucial
roles.

The Forum 2000 Foundation was created by the late Czech President Vaclav
Havel and seeks to get democratic actors to address shared challenges in "an
increasingly contested global environment."

CWA heat alerts remain in effect

Posted on 2026-05-27 10:58:13

The Central Weather Administration says hot weather is expected across Taiwan
once again today.

"Red" heat alerts - meaning maximum temperature could reaches 38-degrees for
three consecutive days - have been issued for the Tainan and Pingtung areas.

"Orange" heat alerts are in effect in Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Changhua,
Yunlin, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Hualien and Taitung - where the mercury could
reach a daily maximum temperature of 38-degrees today, or reach 36-degrees
for three consecutive days.

While a "yellow" heat alert has been issued for Taoyuan - where the
temperatures is forecast to reach 36-degrees today.

All of the heat alerts are currently (現在) in effect through this afternoon.

NASA announces next steps for planned 'moon base'

Posted on 2026-05-27 10:58:13

The US space agency NASA has unveiled plans for a permanent (常駐) base on the
moon, with the first missions set to launch later this year.

The announcement comes just days after China sent three astronauts into orbit
as part of its own push to reach the lunar surface by 2030.

Ira Spitzer has more.

Canada Germany on Possible Deal to Export LNG

Posted on 2026-05-27 10:58:13

A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export
liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal.

The official confirmed Canada will sign the agreement with Germany’s leading
utility company "Securing Energy for Europe", from a proposed (建議的，提議的)
export facility on the coast of British Columbia.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to
speak ahead of today’s announcement.

The official said up to million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year
will be exported. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal to double
non-U.S. trade in a decade.

EZ NEWS MAY 26, 2026

Posted on 2026-05-26 10:56:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-05-26 10:56:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 64-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 43,708
on turnover of 16.2-billion N-T.

The market closed sharply higher on Monday as the main board registered its
fifth ever largest point gain amid continuing investor interest in A-I
development related stocks and decreasing concerns over the ongoing conflict
in the Middle East.

Lawmakers set to visit Dongsha Island

Posted on 2026-05-26 10:56:13

A group of lawmakers are set to visit the Dongsha Island in the South China
Sea this summer.

If the trip takes place, it will mark the first visit the island by lawmakers
in eight years.

K-M-T lawmaker Liao Hsien-hsiang says the trip is scheduled for July 9 and
lawmakers will inspect Coast Guard personnel stationed on the island and
facilities at Dongsha National Park.

The group will receive a briefing on the government's latest conservation
(保護) and management efforts on the island, visit a water treatment plant and
the Dongsha Post Office, and have a guided tour of Dongsha Wharf.

Dongsha Island is located about 450 kilometers southwest of Kaohsiung.

Jensen Huang to attend employee meeting in Taipei tomorrow

Posted on 2026-05-26 10:56:13

Visiting Nvidia C-E-O Jensen Huang will be attending an employee meeting in
Taipei tomorrow to celebrate the launch of the company's Taiwan headquarters
project.

According to Nvidia, the event will be taking place at the the site of the
company's planned headquarters at the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park.

Known as the Nvidia Constellation, the headquarters will be located on the
T-17 and T-18 plots in the technology park, which is located the Taipei's
Beitou District.

Nvidia has reportedly not yet applied for a construction permit for the site,
but the Taipei City Construction Management Office says landowners or
developers can still hold ceremonial (儀式的) groundbreaking events without
formal approval.

Pope calls for regulation of AI

Posted on 2026-05-26 10:56:13

Pope Leo the fourteenth is calling for the robust (強壯的) regulation of AI in a
manifesto that touches on the future of humanity.

AP correspondent Paolo Santalucia reports.

That was Paolo Santalucia.

Brazil Commits Funds for Ecological Investment

Posted on 2026-05-26 10:56:13

The Brazilian government has committed $617.5 million to boost ecological
investment in the Amazon.

Eight banks have pledged an additional $2 billion. Announced Monday, this
funding supports sustainable tourism, infrastructure and the bioeconomy.

The Eco Invest program, designed to reduce investment risks, has already
committed $28 billion.

Brazil aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

However, recent legislative moves threaten (威脅) environmental policies.

The lower house approved bills that weaken efforts against illegal
deforestation.

These measures still need Senate approval.

Despite setbacks, Brazil's environment minister insists the country remains
committed to reducing deforestation.

EZ NEWS MAY 25, 2026

Posted on 2026-05-25 10:39:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-05-25 10:39:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 399-points this morning from Friday's close, at 42,667
on turnover of 27.5-billion N-T.

The market gained ground on Friday to rebound to back over the 42,000 point
mark following a losing run - as regional markets advanced following modest
gains on Wall Street overnight after pressure from the bond market eased and
oil prices fell.

Lai touts his child allowance proposal during visit to Chiayi temple

Posted on 2026-05-25 10:39:13

President Lai Ching-te has been touting (宣傳) his proposal to boost childcare
benefits and increases to farmers’ allowances.

Speaking during a visit to the Wangling Temple in Chiayi County, Lai said
families will receive 5,000 N-T per month for each child from birth through
the age of 18 starting from next January.

According to Lai, that will ensure (確保) that payments for each child between
those ages will reach 1.08-million N-T by adulthood if payments continue
through the full period.

Lai said parents will be advised to set aside part of the allowance for the
children's college or future business plans.

THSR original schedule cancelled from 8AM due to signal problems

Posted on 2026-05-25 10:39:13

The High Speed Rail Corporation cancelled it regular scheduled trains at
8AM today following a signal malfunction on Miaoli section of line.

According to the network operator, three trains are running per hour and will
depart from Nangang Station southbound and Zuoying Station northbound,
stopping at each station.

Departure times from the terminal stations are on the hour, 20 minutes past
the hour, and 40 minutes past the hour.

The High Speed Rail Corporation says signal anomaly occurred during
pre-operational preparations (準備工作) earlier this morning and repairs are
ongoing and it will release updates on the status of services when they are
available.

US Downplays Hopes for Iran Deal

Posted on 2026-05-25 10:39:13

U.S. leader Donald Trump said he had told his representatives not to rush
(急速行進) into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of
an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a
day earlier.

Trump indicated the U.S. blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz
would "remain in full force and effect until ‌an agreement is reached,
certified, and signed."

Joe Federman has details.

That was Joe Federman.

Madrid Protests Against Rising Housing Costs

Posted on 2026-05-25 10:39:13

Thousands have rallied in central Madrid against spiraling housing costs that
have priced many Spaniards out of the market.

Protesters chanted slogans and held banners highlighting their right to
housing.

The country has a tradition of homeownership and limited public housing
(公共住宅), with rents driven up by tourism and immigration.

Last month, Spain’s government passed a 7 billion euro plan to build more
public housing.

However, a decree to extend temporary rent freezes did not pass Parliament.

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