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Tai-Ex opening
發布於 2024-01-23 10:40:13
The Tai-Ex opened up 25-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 17,840 on turnover of 6.5-billion N-T.
The market continued to gain ground on Monday on the back of another strong showing from the bellwether electronics sector.
Buying focused on artificial intelligence development stocks following a rally by A-I-related stocks on Wall Street at the end of last week.
However, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into consolidation mode after surging 6.46-per cent surge last Friday.
Snow Reported as Mercury Plummets
發布於 2024-01-23 10:40:13
Snow was reported falling on Jade Mountain overnight - resulting in an accumulation (累積) of 4-centimeters by 9 o'clock this morning.
Snow fell on Hehuan Mountain in Nantou.
Snow was also reported falling in Yilan's Taiping Mountain area at around 6 o'clock in the morning.
According to the Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area Office, the mercury in areas near the peak dropped to minus-3 degrees overnight before this morning's snow fall began.
And in Taipei, snow was reported on parts of Yangminshan this morning - and between 1 and 2-centimeters had accumulated in some areas by around 6 o'clock.
MOHW to Expand Scope of Telemedicine Services from July 1
發布於 2024-01-23 10:40:13
The Ministry of Health says the definition of special circumstances in which chronic (慢性的) patients are eligible to seek medical treatment remotely will be expanded from July 1.
According to the ministry, the move will benefit roughly 2.47 million people.
The amended Rules of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment by Telecommunications will be expanded to cover individuals who are on a National Health Insurance system chronic disease care plan, or subject to terminal care, correctional institutional care and mobility care.
Those who are in need of remote healthcare due to disasters and infectious diseases will also be included in the expanded program.
China Quake in Xinjiang Region
發布於 2024-01-23 10:40:13
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a sparsely (稀疏地) populated part of China’s western Xinjiang region, but no casualties were immediately reported.
State media and local authorities said the quake early this morning destroyed two houses and downed power lines, though electricity has now been restored.
Local authorities said around 200 emergency workers were sent to the area.
The Xinjiang railway authority also suspended dozens of trains.
UN Concerend Abt Weapons Transfers in Ukraine Conflict
發布於 2024-01-23 10:40:13
The United Nations has once again called for adherence (嚴守) to International law in the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
Canada Caps Student Visas
發布於 2024-01-23 10:40:13
Canada has announced a two-year cap on international student visas to ease the pressure on housing, health care and other services at a time of record immigration.
The country's immigration minister says there will be a 35% reduction in new study visas in 2024.
He said the country’s international students program has been exploited, putting pressure on housing and health care.
A government statement says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet retreat in Montreal this week will prioritize (優先考慮) affordability and housing.