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發布於 2024-10-09 10:52:14
The Tai-Ex opened up 25-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,637 on turnover of 3.3-billion N-T.
The market lost ground on Tuesday, despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing helping the main board recoup some of its early losses.
While investors remained upbeat about T-S-M-C's outlook in expectation of an investor conference scheduled for next week, old economy stocks took a hit after investors took cues (提示) from decline on Wall Street overnight.
FM Thanks US for Bipartisan Support
發布於 2024-10-09 10:52:14
In news from and about Taiwan this morning,
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is thanking the United Stares for its bipartisan support of Taiwan's defense.
Lin made the statement during a legislative hearing after U-S Vice President Kamala Harris told 60 Minutes that Washington must support Taiwan's ability to defend itself.
Speaking during the interview with host Bill Whitaker, the Democratic party's presidential candidate said while the U-S needs to maintain a one China policy, that includes supporting Taiwan's ility to defend itself and ensuring (確保) the freedom of the Taiwan Strait.
According to the foreign minister, regardless of the ruling party - Taiwan has seen a strengthening in its relations with the U-S in recent years.
Taiwan Ranks World's 14th Richest Country
發布於 2024-10-09 10:52:14
And,
Taiwan has been listed in 14th place among the world's wealthiest country in terms of G-D-P per capita in the latest World's 100 Richest Countries 2024 rankings released by Forbes magazine.
Taiwan's G-D-P per capita stands at 76,860 U-S dollars, which puts it one spot above Hong Kong with 75,130 U-S dollars.
The magazine's list of the richest countries in the world is compiled based on G-D-P per capita data, as estimated by the International Monetary Fund.
However, the magazine also considers purchasing power parity when compiling (編輯,編製) its rankings.
Luxembourg topped the 2024 Forbes list with a G-D-P per capita of 143,740 U-S dollars.
UK MI5 Warning on Sharp Rise in Plots Against Order
發布於 2024-10-09 10:52:14
The head of MI5 says Britain is facing a staggering rise in attempts at assassination, sabotage and other crimes backed by Russia and Iran.
Ken McCallum says hostile states are increasingly recruiting criminals to carry out plots.
The head of the U.K.’s domestic intelligence agency said in a rare public speech on Tuesday that MI5 and police have tackled 20 Tehran-backed plots since 2022.
He sasy the number of state-threat investigations undertaken by MI5 has risen by 48% in the past year, with Iran, Russia and China the main perpetrators.
He warned that Iran could expand its targets in the United Kingdom if Britain’s ally Israel attacks in response to Iran’s recent missile barrage.
McCallum said Russia is trying to use arson and sabotage (破壞) to create disorder on the streets of Britain and other European countries.
Brazil Lifts X Ban After Musk Backs Down
發布於 2024-10-09 10:52:14
Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled that X can resume operations in the country, ending a five-week suspension over concerns about the content on the social media platform.
X's owner Elon Musk agreed to several concessions (讓步) in order to have the ban lifted.
Ira Spitzer reports.