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Tai-Ex opening
發布於 2024-07-16 10:42:14
The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,880 on turnover of 5-billion N-T.
The market lost ground on Monday as investor sentiment turned cautious following the shooting incident at a campaign rally held by Donald Trump over the weekend.
Analysts say the shooting has resulted in many investors - both here in Taiwan and overseas - now betting that Trump will win America's November presidential election.
That's sparking concerns that a Trump victory will lead to more friction (不和、分歧) in global trade.
Lawmakers Pass Revisions to Labor Standards Act to Allow Retirement Delay
發布於 2024-07-16 10:42:14
In news from and about Taiwan this morning,
Lawmakers have passed amendments to Article 54 of the Labor Standards Act.
The changes will allow employers to waive (放棄) the statutory retirement age for employees who wish to continue working.
The move means that workers who have reached the age of 65 can now continue working after an agreement has been made with their employers.
The amendments also seek to encourage employers to help healthy older workers to remain in the workplace and ensure the rights of those who wish to continue working.
EVA Airways Retains Position as World's 10th Best Airline
發布於 2024-07-16 10:42:14
EVA Airways has retained its position as the 10th best airlines in the world in 2024 - that, according to New York-based travel magazine Travel Leisure.
EVA Air received an 84.85 point reader score to rank 10th in the magazine's latest International Airlines in 2024 list.
Travel Leisure asked about 186,000 readers to weigh their travel
experiences.
It received more than 700,000 valid (有效的) responses about top airlines, hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, and spas.
The four major criteria for the best airline evaluation were cabin comfort, in-flight service, customer service and value.
EVA Airways says it carried more than 11.2-million passengers last year and is continuing to work to improve its service quality.
US in "Heightened Threat Environment"
發布於 2024-07-16 10:42:14
US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas warns the United States is now in a "heightened threat environment" after an attack against former US President Donald Trump.
But Secretary Mayorkas says he still has "100% confidence (信心)" in the Secret Service, despite Saturday's shooting.
Benji Hyer was at the White House press briefing.
Thailand Opens Registration for Digital Cash Handouts
發布於 2024-07-16 10:42:14
Thailand’s prime minister has said that eligible businesses and individuals can register from August for digital cash handouts (救濟款).
The government announced in April the widely criticized ambitious plan, named the Digital Wallet.
It's meant to give about $275 to 50 million citizens in digital money to spend at local businesses.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced Monday that registration will begin Aug. 1-st.
The program was a major campaign promise by the ruling party ahead of last year’s general election.
It is expected to cost billions of dollars and is meant to boost the lagging economy.