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Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 33-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
44,728 on turnover of 5-billion N-T.
The market lost ground on Monday, reversing earlier gains amid concerns about
a possible major pullback following recent strong showing prompted many
investors to stay on the sidelines, resulting in lower turnover.
Business group raises concerns over labor shortage in white paper
The Taiwan-based Chinese National Federation of Industries says labor
shortages are a major issue facing the country's industrial development.
The warning is included in the federation's 2026 white paper.
According to federation vice chairman Zhan Cheng-tien, a declining birth rate
and aging population are worsening the labor shortage and the lack of workers
is a pressing challenge in terms of enhancing industrial innovation (工業創新)
and economic resilience.
The white paper suggests the government review its policy on migrant workers
by shifting from a focus on the 3-K industries -- those considered to
dangerous, dirty and intense -- to one guided by actual labor shortages.
The federation is also urging the government to extend the length of time
industrial migrant workers can stay in Taiwan from 12 to 14 years.
Donations for Kumamoto earthquake surpass NT$300 million mark
And,
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says donations raised by the government to
help people affected by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Japan's
Kumamoto Prefecture late last month have surpassed (超越) 300-million N-T.
The designated Mega International Commercial Bank account was set up on
August 1 and will continue to accept public donations until August 31.
According to the foreign ministry, the government and its Japanese
counterparts are still discussing how the funds will be used to assist
post-disaster relief efforts after the one-month donation period ends.
The government has also already donated 5-million N-T to support Japan's
reconstruction efforts following the earthquake.
US TREASURY SECRETARY UNVEILS 'OPERATION ECONOMIC OUTCAST' SANCTIONS CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN BUT HOLDS OFF ON IMMEDIATE PENALTIES
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled (公佈) a sweeping new
sanctions campaign against Iran dubbed "Operation Economic Outcast" — but
stopped short of imposing immediate penalties, describing the announcement as
a "warning shot" to countries still doing business with Tehran.
Iran's currency hit a record low on Monday as the new measures were
announced, while Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary warned
that no oil would leave the Persian Gulf if the campaign is broadened.
The sanctions target a network of brokers, companies and shadow-fleet vessels
across several countries that transport Iranian oil and channel revenue to
Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
HRW Colombia Criminals Recruiting Children for Dangerous Tasks
A new Human Rights Watch report says drug gangs and rebel groups in Colombia
are increasingly recruiting children for dangerous tasks, including piloting
drones carrying explosives.
The report published Monday also highlights how the groups use social media
to recruit children, especially in rural areas.
The groups profit from the drug trade, extortion and illegal mining in those
areas.
Colombia’s Human Rights Defenders' Office says at least 1,500 children have
been recruited (被招募) since 2021.
Human Rights Watch urges the Colombian government and social media platforms
to take stronger action against child recruitment.
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