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Tai-Ex opening
發佈於 2022-07-08 10:26:13
The Tai-Ex opened up 126-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 14463 on turnover of $5.3-billion NT.
Shares in Taiwan closed sharply higher yesterday after stocks rallied again on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 closing out a fourth straight gain.
But analysts say businesses are getting squeezed by higher costs and consumers are pulling back on spending, investors stay wary and are trying to determine whether a recession is on the horizon.
(NS)
Taiwan reveals genome sequencing of nation's first monkeypox case
發佈於 2022-07-08 10:26:13
Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control has released the genome sequencing results of the nation's first case of monkeypox, revealing that the patient contracted the less fatal B.1 variant of the virus.
The CDC says the B.1 strain is not the strain from central Africa, which has a fatality rate (死亡率) of 10 percent, but rather the one recently found in monkeypox outbreaks in Europe and the United States, which originally came from west Africa.
CDC Deputy Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang adds that the CDC has shared the results of the genome sequencing with science initiative GISAID, which provides open access to genomic data on influenza viruses globally and the coronavirus causing COVID-19.
Chuang said sharing the data will contribute to international medical studies and research.
(TT)
Cabinet monitoring inflation but insists economy remains strong
發佈於 2022-07-08 10:26:13
The Cabinet says it's closely monitoring the cost of goods - but is insisting Taiwan's economic fundamentals ( 基礎) remain strong.
The statement comes a day after the government reported that inflation had hit a 14-year high.
Cabinet spokesman Luo Bing-cheng says the rise in consumer prices was largely being driven by global factors, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
But as Luo says, the fundamentals of Taiwan's economy remain strong -- citing stable growth in exports and private consumption, as well as total investment projected to reach 26.82-per cent of G-D-P for this year.
(GP)
Russia Warns Kyiv to Accept Moscow's Terms
發佈於 2022-07-08 10:26:13
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Kyiv that it should quickly accept Moscow's terms or prepare for the worst, adding that Russia has barely started its action.
Speaking Thursday at a meeting with leaders of the Russian parliament, Putin accused Western allies of fueling the hostilities.
He declared (宣布) that Russia remains ready to sit down for talks to end the fighting.
Puting also charged that Western sanctions against Russia have failed to achieve their goal of sowing division and strife in Russian society and demoralizing the Russian people.
US Chauvin Sentenced for Violating Floyd Civil Rights
發佈於 2022-07-08 10:26:14
The former US police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for violating (觸犯) Mr Floyd's civil rights.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
Uruguay Halts Vaccinations for Under 13
發佈於 2022-07-08 10:26:14
Uruguay has stopped administering coronavirus vaccine to children under age 13.
The halt began after a judge ordered on Thursday that all inoculations in that age group halt until officials present documents relating to contracts signed with vaccine manufacturers.
The government says it will appeal the ruling, characterizing (描述為) the stoppage it as a threat to public health.
Vaccination for children under 13 in Uruguay has been on a voluntary basis.
The Health Minisistry says vaccinations for those older than 13 will be continue.