Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened 121 points higher this morning at 41,259.
Turnover reached $20.3 billion NT.
On Wednesday, the market set more closing records.
Tech stocks helped support the market after a rally (上漲) on Wall Street overnight.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing closed unchanged (持平).
But investors bought other chip stocks (晶片股), which gave the market strong support.
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MOFA says Taiwan is working with allies to build drone supply chain center
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Taiwan is working to become the Asia-Pacific center for the democratic drone (無人機) supply chain (供應鏈).
The head of MOFA's Drone Diplomacy Task Force, Chiang Zhen-wei, made the statement at the Taiwanese-German Aerospace Conference in Taipei.
Chiang said Taiwan plays an important role in the global "non-red" drone supply chain because of its strong manufacturing abilities.
He said the task force is using Taiwan's experience in "chip diplomacy" to help develop the drone industry.
He added that drones could become an important part of Taiwan's national defense (國防).
At the same time, Taiwan is working with allies and like-minded countries to promote drone-related projects.
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Lai gives top honor to Michael Fonte for supporting Taiwan-U.S. ties
President Lai Ching-te has given one of Taiwan's highest honors (榮譽) for foreign nationals (外國人士) to Michael J. Fonte.
Fonte is a former head of the DPP's mission in the United States.
He received the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon at a ceremony at the Presidential Office.
Officials said Fonte was honored for his important work in promoting Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Fonte first came to Taiwan in 1967 as a missionary (傳教士).
He worked with farmers in Taichung, Changhua, and Miaoli.
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White House says deal may be coming to end Iran conflict (衝突)
U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are making progress.
Reports say a one-page memo (備忘錄) is being prepared. It could help end the war in the Middle East.
But Trump is also warning that he could resume (恢復) attacks on Iran.
His comments came 24 hours after his Secretary of State said Operation Epic Fury had ended.
Simon Marks reports from Washington.