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ICRT NEWS APR 19 2024

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Tai-Ex opening    
發布於 2024-04-19 10:46:13
The Tai-Ex opened down 309-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,992 on turnover of 83-billion N-T.

The market recouped its early losses on Thursday caused by increased volatility on Wall Street overnight.

Bargain hunters stepped-in late in the session. .

However, the gains were capped after recent inflation reports in the US were hotter than expect.

And investor concerns grew over the possibility of the U-S Federal Reserve delaying a rate cut cycle.

The Taiex continues to lose ground, heading into midday trading.

MODA Upgrades Taiping Island Satellite Network System    
發布於 2024-04-19 10:46:13
The Ministry of Digital Affairs says the establishment of signal connectivity with a newly-launched satellite network system on Taiping Island has boosted communications efficiency there.

According to the ministry, the new system enables (使能夠) coastguard personnel stationed there to use improved communication and better meets their audiovisual needs.

Wi-Fi and mobile network services were officially activated on Taiping Island earlier this week.

This comes after tests on the newly installed Medium Earth Orbit satellite terminal equipment were completed.

That equipment is capable of sending and receiving signals from a satellite communications service provider based in Luxembourg.

The digital ministry says the total transmission bandwidth available to personnel on the island can now reach 25-Megabits per second.

This is an approximate 3.9-fold increase in communication efficiency compared to before.

US Vetoes Palestine's Bid to Join UN    
發布於 2024-04-19 10:46:13
Palestine has not been admitted to the United Nations as a full member, following a Security Council vote.

On Thursday, the United States vetoed the bid - as was widely expected.

Sally Patterson reports from the UN headquarters in New York.


NATO EU Officials Urge Defense Systems for Ukraine    
發布於 2024-04-19 10:46:13
Top NATO and European Union officials are urging industrialized nations to take quick and concrete steps to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned on Thursday that continued delays could tilt (偏向) the war in Moscow’s favor.

Borrell was speaking on the Italian island of Capri at the start of a G7 foreign ministers meeting.

He told reporters that without Patriot air defense missile systems to guard against incoming Russian strikes, “the electricity system of Ukraine will be destroyed."

And he said that no country can fight a war without electricity.

Brazil da Silva Creates Two New Indigenous Territories    
發布於 2024-04-19 10:46:13
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced the creation (創建) of two new Indigenous territories.

This brings the total number of new reserves created during his term to 10.

The Cacique Fontoura reserve will be in Mato Grosso state and the Aldeia Velha territory will be in Bahia state.

They cover a combined total area of almost 342 square kilometers.

Speaking at a ceremony Thursday in Brasilia, Lula’s said the latest two new territories would not be enough.

He cited legal issues for the delay in setting aside additional lands.

He says Indigenous peoples should be patient as he seeks to fulfill his pledge (保證) of creating 14 new territories.

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