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EZ NEWS APRIL 1, 2020

Posted on 2020-04-01 10:19:11

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2020-04-01 10:19:11

The Tai-Ex opened up 18-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 9,726
on turnover of 2.7-billion N-T.

The market bounced back Tuesday from losses a session earlier, as investors
took cues (線索、提示) from an almost 700-point rise on Wall Street
overnight.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing led the upturn throughout the session on
the back of gains posted by its American depositary receipts on the U-S
market.

However, market watchers say turnover remained moderate as many investors
opted to stay on the sidelines ahead of the upcoming long weekend Tomb
Sweeping holiday.

Premier Warns Coronavirus Response Could Reach NT$1trillion

Posted on 2020-04-01 10:19:12

Premier Su Tseng-chang says the government's response to the coronavirus
pandemic could reach as much as 1-trillion N-T.

Speaking at a legislative hearing, Su said that figure more adequately
(充分地) reflects the global nature of the crisis than the 60-billion N-T
special budget, which was proposed by the Cabinet in February, when the
impact of the outbreak was mainly limited to China.

According to the Premier, the government will now reallocate 40-billion N-T
in existing funds to tackle the crisis, which, when combined with the earlier
bill, will total 100-billion N-T.

Su says the central bank could also inject up to 200-billion N-T into the
market, while other public funds could contribute 400-billion, meaning that
total public expenditure of 1-trillion N-T is possible, based on how the
pandemic plays out.

Face Masks now Mandatory on Trains and Inter-City Buses

Posted on 2020-04-01 10:19:12

Transport Minister Lin Chia-lung says the public must wear face masks on all
trains and inter-city buses from from today.

According to Lin, the move is aimed at stopping the possible spread of the
coronavirus in anticipation of a surge in traffic over the long weekend Tomb
Sweeping holiday.

Lin says all 12 high speed railway stations, 239 Taiwan Railways
Administration stations, 1,298 post offices, as well as airports, ports,
freeway service areas and bus transfer stations will be checking passengers'
temperatures.

In cases where a forehead infrared thermometer detects a temperature of
37.5-degrees or an ear thermometer registers (顯示) 38-degrees or above, the
person's temperature will be checked a second time.

And they will not be allowed to enter the venue if the reading remains at
that level.

US Captain Asks Navy to Isolate Crew

Posted on 2020-04-01 10:19:12

The captain of a US aircraft carrier is pleading with the Navy for resources
to isolate (隔離) his crew.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, more than 100 sailors on board are
infected with the coronavirus.

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.

Social Media Companies Curb Bolsonaro

Posted on 2020-04-01 10:19:12

Major social media companies are taking aim at Brazilian President Jair
Bolsonaro's dismissal (認為…不重要) of social distancing.

acebook and Instagram removed posts by the far-right leader that showed
Bolsonaro walking around outside capital Brasilia on Sunday and mingling with
groups.

The World Health Organization recommends self-isolation as a means to
contain the pandemic.

The companies' move came one day after Twitter also removed some Bolsonaro
posts.

Brazil's health ministry has reported 5,717 cases of Covid-19 and 201 deaths,
the largest figures in Latin America.

EZ NEWS MARCH 31, 2020

Posted on 2020-03-31 10:27:11

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2020-03-31 10:27:12

The Tai-Ex opened up 60-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 9,689
on turnover of 1.9-billion N-T.

The market lost ground on Monday after plummeting (暴跌、垂直落下) early in
the session amid lingering concerns over the economic impact of the spread of
the coronavirus.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing came under heavy selling amid reports that
trial production of its advanced 3-nanometer process will be postponed by the
virus.

However, T-S-M-C has not commented on those reports, and is saying only that
it is currently focusing on the development of the 5-nanometer process that
is scheduled to begin mass production in the first half of this year.

More Taiwanese Arrive Back Home from Hubei

Posted on 2020-03-31 10:27:12

A special evacuation flight carrying 214 Taiwan nationals who had been
stranded in China's Hubei province has arrived at Taoyuan International
Airport.

The China Airlines operated flight departed from Shanghai's Pudong
International Airport and arrived at Taoyuan International at 9:38 last
night.

All the passengers underwent health screening on their arrival and were
transported to designated (
指定的、特定) quarantine facilities for mandatory 14-day isolation to prevent
them from coming into contact with local residents.

The Central Epidemic Command Center says all of the returnees will be tested
for the coronavirus within the next 48 hours.

Forehead Thermometer Exports to Resume

Posted on 2020-03-31 10:27:12

The government is set to resume exports of infrared forehead thermometers in
April, ending a one-month ban following an increase in production capacity.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs suspended exports earlier this month to
ensure a steady domestic supply.

The ban was introduced on March 4 and prohibited the export of infrared
forehead thermometers without a permit from the government.

However, the ministry says domestic manufacturers have secured adequate
(充足、足夠) supplies of raw materials and forehead thermometer manufacture
and daily production capacity is growing and now able to meet domestic
demand, so it decided not to extend the ban.

SKorea to Crack Down on Quarantine Violaters

Posted on 2020-03-31 10:27:12

The South Korean government says a number of people entering the country have
been ignoring quarantine measures amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

From Seoul, Bruce Harrison tells us the government is seeking to make an
example out of (以儆效尤) these violators.

Netherlands Van Gogh Painting Stolen

Posted on 2020-03-31 10:27:12

A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight
smash-and-grab raid (砸櫥窗搶劫) on a museum that was closed to prevent the
spread of the coronavirus.

The Singer Laren museum east of Amsterdam said the artwork by van Gogh was
taken in the early hours of Monday.

The value of the work, which was on loan from another museum was not
immediately known.

Van Gogh's paintings, when they rarely come up for sale, fetch millions at
auction.

Police are investigating the theft.

EZ NEWS MARCH 30, 2020

Posted on 2020-03-30 10:41:11

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2020-03-30 10:41:12

The Tai-Ex opened down 127-points this morning from last Friday's close, at
9,571 on turnover of 2.8-billion N-T.

The market lost ground on Friday, but remained above the 9,500 point mark, in
what was a mixed day in Asia as investors were weighing the prospect
(可能性、機會) of a long period of contagions of the coronavirus against the
economic stimulus efforts by world governments.

153 Taiwanese Return from Hubei via Shanghai

Posted on 2020-03-30 10:41:12

Over 100 Taiwanese nationals stranded in the Chinese province of Hubei have
arrived at Taoyuan International Airport on a China Airlines evacuation
charter flight from Shanghai.

The 153 Taiwanese traveled to Shanghai from Hubei to catch the flight, which
landed at Taoyuan International at around 9:50 last night.

All of the arriving passengers were screened (測試、檢查) at a temporary
medical facility at the airport before being bused to quarantine centers,
where they will now remain for 14 days.

Another evacuation charter flight has reportedly been arranged for later
today and will bring more Taiwanese nationals out of Hubei province.

NPP Polls Show Public Seeking Passport Name Change

Posted on 2020-03-30 10:41:12

A recent survey by the New Power Party shows that more than 70-per cent of
the public are hoping the government will remove the English title "Republic
of China" from passports and only use the designation "Taiwan."

According to the N-P-P, the call comes as more and more people are now
looking to ensure (确保、保證) that immigration officials overseas cease
mistaking them for Chinese nationals.

The party says the poll found that 74.3-per cent of respondents say the
island's passport should simple use the title "Taiwan" in English and they
believe Taiwanese people have been "negatively associated with China" due to
the coronavirus outbreak.

New York state nears 1,000 coronavirus deaths

Posted on 2020-03-30 10:41:12

New York state's coronavirus death toll is now accounting for
(（在數量上）佔) more than 40-percent of the COVID-19 deaths in the US.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Iran Prez Hits Back at Pandemic Criticism

Posted on 2020-03-30 10:41:12

Iran's president lashed out at criticism of authorities' lagging
(遲鈍、落後,) response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East,
saying the government has to weigh economic concerns.

Hassan Rouhani said the government must consider production and security of
society as well as health in making policy decisions.

Iran's has over 38-thousand-300 COVID-19 cases, with 2-thousand-640 deaths.

Iran has ordered the closure of nonessential businesses and banned travel
between cities. But those measures came long after other countries in the
region imposed more sweeping lockdowns.

Iran has urged the international community to lift sanctions and is seeking a
$5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund.

Canada PM to Continue Home Isolation

Posted on 2020-03-30 10:41:12

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday he will continue to
self-isolate at home even though his wife has recovered (恢復) from the
COVID-19 disease caused by the new coronavirus.

The prime minister says he will continue to work every day from home.

Trudeau's office announced on March 12-th that she had tested positive for
the coronavirus after she fell ill upon returning from a trip to London.

The prime minister and his family have been in self isolation at home since
then. He and the children have not shown symptoms.

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