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ICRT 主播用簡單緩慢的英文,幫助你了解台灣每日重點新聞!讓你學習英文、接收新知,一舉兩得🎉EZ News is designed to help learners improve their English. It is a production of ICRT News, and is posted on our web site and app weekdays.--Hosting provided by SoundOn

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EZ News 09/04/26 04.09.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 134-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,991 on turnover of 8.9-billion N-T. Record Kaohsiung rainfall causes NT$77 million in agricultural losses Kaohsiung officials say, record rainfall in the city has caused more than 77 million NT in agricultural losses. The city's Agricultural Bureau says t...

EZ News 09/03/26 03.09.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened 161-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,325 on turnover of $10-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan fell sharply Wednesday as a spike (急遽上升) in international crude oil prices amid renewed United States attacks on Iran heightened fears of inflationary pressures. The bellwether electronics index fell...

EZ News 09/02/26 02.09.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. THSRC Apologizes for Signal Failure Causing Delays A signal failure near Taipei Station caused train delays across the Taiwan High Speed Rail network last night. High speed rail officials reported that a turnout mechanism malfunctioned at the northern end of Taipei Station at 8:42 p.m. Maintenance crews were deployed immediately, and normal tr...

EZ News 09/01/26 01.09.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 49-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,177 on turnover of 10-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan ended lower Monday despite a late rally as bargain hunting emerged ahead of an increase in the local market's weighting under the latest MSCI regular index review. The market came under pressure initially...

EZ News 2026/08/31 31.08.2026

大人放鬆,小孩開心玩!即刻安排好全家週末。11/1跟中友百貨走進森林,聽戴愛玲現場開唱、玩自然體驗,全程專車輕鬆來回,整天從音樂到森林都充滿新鮮感,把週末升級成親子小旅行。10/31還有民歌重返青春。 立刻點擊「千年之戀」享早鳥優惠再抽來回機票 https://sofm.pse.is/9pbp25 ----以上為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- TFDA orders recall of heart drug tablets over impurities Taipei Zoo celebrates giant panda Yuan Yua...

EZ News 08/28/26 28.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 96-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,070 on turnover of 12.5-billion N-T. Government preparing search and rescue team after Nepal‑Tibet flood The government says its has prepared Taiwan's national search and rescue team to travel to Nepal following the deadly flash floods near the Nepal‑China...

EZ News 08/27/26 27.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 57-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,890 on turnover of 8.4-billion N-T. However, the main board surged nearly 400 points within ten minutes of the opening bell to bounce back over the 46,000 mark, as investors were boosted by Nvidia's latest quarterly results - which beat expectations. AI-re...

EZ News 08/26/26 26.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 12-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,158 on turnover of $7-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Tuesday as major semiconductor stocks recouped early losses, but turnover remained moderate with as investors opted to sit on the sidelines as they wait for Nvidia's second-quarterly earnings...

EZ News 08/25/26 25.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 33-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 44,728 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Monday, reversing earlier gains amid concerns about a possible major pullback following recent strong showing prompted many investors to stay on the sidelines, resulting in lower turnover. Busin...

EZ News 08/24/26 24.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from Friday's close, at 45,240 on turnover of 5.1-billion N-T. The market closed higher Friday as tech heavyweights rebounded from earlier weakness on bargain hunting. However, turnover was down from its five-day average of 880-billion N-T. Lai uses 1958 Kinmen defense ceremony to...

EZ News 08/20/26 20.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened up 222-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 44,942 on turnover of 12.1-billion N-T. The market closed in negative territory (下跌;收黑) on Wednesday, as the main board was dragged down (拖累) by the tech sector after A-I stocks were the heaviest losers on Wall Street overnight amid investor criticis...

EZ News 08/19/26 19.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened down 237-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,071 on turnover of 9-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday as investors opted to pocket gains from recent sessions amid concerns over volatility (波動) in the market on the settlement of August futures contracts. 4 firms and 15 individuals ind...

EZ News 08/18/26 18.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 65-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,922 on turnover of 8.4-billion N-T. The market closed slightly higher, but on reduced turnover on Monday as investors appeared reluctant to chase prices amid concerns of a major pullback and instead opted to lock-in early gains in large-cap tech stocks. Pr...

EZ News 08/17/26 17.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 30-points this morning from Friday's close, at 45,841 on turnover of 10.9-billion N-T. The market lost ground last Friday, on profit taking ahead of the nearest technical resistance around 46,000 points as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing gave up its earlier gains. Lawmakers to attend Asian Pacific Parliam...

EZ News 08/14/26 14.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 82 points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,104 on turnover of 10.5-billion N-T. MOFA warns on Uganda travel The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Ugandan immigration officers have withheld the passports of three Taiwan travelers and demanded that they produce Chinese passports, citing the country's...

EZ News 08/13/26 13.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 158-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,676 on turnover of 15.4-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Wednesday led by AI-related stocks, but turnover was limited as investors awaited the release of the latest U-S consumer price index data. Market watchers say the Tai-Ex managed to gain grou...

EZ News 08/12/26 12.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opens higher The Tai-Ex opened up 54 points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,175, on turnover of 10.3-billion N.T. The market closed slightly higher on Tuesday after recovering from early losses, as investors bought selected electronic component stocks (電子零組件股) at lower prices. Market watchers say the early decline follo...

EZ News 08/11/26 11.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. The Tai-Ex opened down 44-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 44,883 on turnover of 11.7-billion N-T. The market gained solid ground on Monday as buying was sparked by a rally on Wall Street last Friday after weaker-than-expected job data and eased concerns about a rate hike by the U-S Federal Reserve. MOFA** probes workplace bullyi...

EZ News 2026/08/10 10.08.2026

Tai-Ex opening upward Taiwan envoy to Japan protests Nagasaki memorial designation, skips event Lai inspects Taoyuan Avenger Air Defense System Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace roadmap Ancient Rome shipwreck found -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

EZ News 08/07/26 07.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Lai boards coast guard vessel to observe coastal defense President Lai Ching-te boarded a Coast Guard Administration vessel in New Taipei's Bali District to observe coastal defense (海岸防禦) operations during the Han Kuang military exercise. According to the Presidential Office, Lai received briefings (簡報) on the patrol vessel's equipment a...

EZ News 08/06/26 06.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened down 123-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 44,487 on turnover of 14.2-billion N-T. The market returned to the 44,000-point level on Wednesday.  Strong gains in technology shares helped the index move back above its monthly and quarterly averages (季度平均線). MAC warns on China's new entry-exit ru...

EZ News 08/05/26 05.08.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened 449 points higher this morning from yesterday's close, at 43-thousand-809, on turnover of 25.5-billion N-T. The market closed almost unchanged (幾乎沒有變化) on Tuesday after moving by more than 1,000 points during the session. Early gains (早盤漲幅) were reduced by selling, as investors largely ignored an ove...

EZ News 2026/08/04 04.08.2026

KMT calls for accountability over delayed reporting in tainted oil case Domestic travel trips and spending hit record highs in 2025 EU calls for stronger borders Cuba's blackouts threaten people's lives Trump complains about energy companies making too much money -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

EZ News 2026/08/03 03.08.2026

Typhoon Dolphin's current situation Han Kuang highlights: US-type methods, new tanks, more reserves Chou Ling-wen elected as first female CTBA president Japan's Economy Minister pledges greater market transparency Brazil President Lula's bid for reelection -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

EZ News 07/31/26 31.07.2026

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 1,677-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 41,610 on turnover of $33.5-billion N-T. Taiwan shares closed below the 40,000-point threshold on Thursday after a volatile session that saw the benchmark index swing more than 1,700 points, erasing an intraday surge of over 1,100 points as late selling dr...

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