Show Notes
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from yesterday's close, at
47,335 on turnover of 10.9-billion N-T.
The market rose by over 700 points on Monday to close at its second-highest
ever record as buying focused on large-cap semiconductor stocks after U-S
tech companies rallied at the end of last week.
Arrest warrant issued for missing senior aide indicted in lawmaker's corruption case
The Taipei District Court has issued an arrest warrant for Kao Chin Su-mei's
former legislative office director after he jumped bail.
According to the court, police responded late Sunday after an electronic
wrist monitor belonging to Chang Chun-chieh issued a low-battery alert.
Police failed to locate Chang, but recovered his wrist monitor, which had
been "broken and thrown away."
Chang was indicted along with Kao Chin and 22 other people in early June on
charges of corruption and fraud-related charges related to the embezzlement
of public funds and the importation (進口) of unapproved COVID-19 test kits
from China.
He was released on 10-million N-T bail in June on health grounds.
MOHW on this year's flu shots
The Ministry of Health says it could purchase more enhanced flu vaccines if
those being introduced into the government's free vaccination program this
year prove to be effective.
The statement comes after the ministry announced it had purchased 200,000
doses of enhanced flu vaccines - with residents of long-term care facilities
being given priority.
Health officials says if funding is available, it plans to purchases to
600,000 doses of the enhanced (增強的、提高的) vaccines next year.
The first phase of the government's free flu vaccination program begins on
October 1 and the Centers for Disease Control has said it purchased just
over 7-million doses for the publicly funded program this year.
Indonesia Flights Resume After Volcano Eruption
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta have resumed after ash
from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000
flights.
The transportation minister said Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport serving Jakarta reopened early today.
Three smaller airports also reopened just after midnight, but three others
remain closed until 10 a.m.
The continuous eruption of Anak Krakatau with lava fountains and loud booms
(轟，隆隆聲) ended Sunday but the volcanic island remained active Tuesday morning.
The airport closures Sunday and Monday affected about 341-thousand passengers.
CANADA'S RETALIATORY TARIFFS** TAKE EFFECT AS TRUMP THREATENS TO BAN** BOMBARDIER SALES IN THE US
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on more than twenty-seven billion
dollars' worth of American goods, with levies of up to fifty per cent taking
effect today.
The move comes after US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to ban
the Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling planes in the
United States, writing on Truth Social that the company must build in America
or lose access to the market.
Quebec's premier has vowed defiance, saying her province will not allow
anyone to dictate (決定，規定) where Canadian companies must produce.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
Bayeaux Tapestry Goes on Display at British Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum this week, marking
its return to British soil for the first time since the 11th century.
Tickets are sold out for months, and the museum expects 1 million visitors
before the exhibition ends in July.
The tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066, a pivotal moment
in European history.
The tapestry's vivid scenes offer insights (見解) into 11th-century life and
have sparked debates among historians.
Its loan comes after years of diplomacy and is being hailed as a symbol of
Franco-British fr