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Tai-Ex opening
發布於 2024-12-05 11:10:13
The Tai-Ex opened up 53-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,308 on turnover of 5.7-billion N-T.
The market bucked the regional downward trend and traded higher on Wednesday, after tech stocks pushed the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to more record highs on Wall Street overnight.
Market watchers say the upwards momentum on the main board entered a third day, as investors shrugged off the short-lived martial law period in South Korea and amid continuing net purchases of stocks by foreign investors.
Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum Scheduled for December 17
發布於 2024-12-05 11:10:13
The Taipei City Government has announced that the 15th Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum will be be taking place in the city on December 17.
The announcement was also made simultaneously by the Shanghai City Government.
The city says delegation of around 100 people from Shanghai will attend the event - which will be taking place at the Regent Hotel under the theme of "Smart governance (治理), sustainable future."
The delegation from China will be led by Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan and will engage in exchanges with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an.
The Taipei City Government has previously said two sides will sign memorandums of cooperation in "smart medical care" and "zoo animal exchanges" at the forum.
Taipei and Shanghai have taken turns hosting the forum every year since 2010.
MOL Could Establish Hotline for Filing Bullying Complaints
發布於 2024-12-05 11:10:13
Labor Minister Hung Sun-han says his office is considering establishing a hotline for the general public to report workplace bullying after his office sets up a dedicated (專用) complaint channel for its own agencies.
Speaking a legislative hearing, Hong said the move is aimed at prevent workplace bullying in the private sector.
According to Hong, the labor ministry is also assessing the feasibility of creating a hotline for filing complaints and providing counseling regarding workplace bullying that would be available to the public.
SKorea Defense Minister Resigns After Martial Law Fiasco
發布於 2024-12-05 11:10:13
South Korea’s defense minister is resigning following the president's failed attempt at imposing (強制實行) martial law on Tuesday.
There are also sustained calls for leader Yoon Suk Yeol to step down as he faces impeachment over the fiasco.
Chris Gilbert reports.
Canada Vancouver Stabbing Leaves Two Injured and Suspect Dead
發布於 2024-12-05 11:10:13
Police say a stabbing suspect is dead after being shot by police in the Canadian city of Vancouver in a convenience store.
Vancouver Police say the suspect has died in hospital.
Authorities say two people suffered injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.
Witnesses say a man stole liquor and a knife from a restaurant then used the weapon across the street to stab (刺) people in a 7-Eleven store.
UNESCO Lists Zinc Roof Restoration Techniques as Intangile Cultural Heritage
發布於 2024-12-05 11:10:13
UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The art involves removing old pieces of zinc, then measuring and custom-cutting new pieces using a Parisian folding machine, and assembling and fixing the pieces onto the roof.
And the United Nations agency says "with nearly 80 percent of the roofs in Paris covered in zinc, the city is a living archive (檔案) of these skills that shape the unique identity of its urban landscape."
Roofers are hoping the UNESCO recognition will inspire others to join their ranks and improve their working conditions.