Best Taiwan Podcasts (2024)

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A China trip and trade talks 41:48

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We talk fallout from and reactions to a KMT trip to China, Taiwan-US trade talks and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 05/03/24 6:10

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 159-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,382 on turnover of $4.99-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex fell sharply on Thursday, led by the bellwether electronics sector, following a sell-off triggered by heavy losses suffered by tech stocks on Wall Stree…

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EZ News 2024/05/02 5:26

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The (untold) story of Taiwan's iconic iMomi Pies 8:01

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Pie fans in the know rave about iMomi Pies, although they probably know little about Sandy and Gary Edmonds -- the Christian missionary and his wife who started it all. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 04/30/24 6:35

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 12-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,508 on turnover of 4.6-billion N-T. The market closed sharply higher on Monday. Investor interest in the bellwether electronics sector spiked following rallies in U-S tech stocks on Wall Street at the e…

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EZ News 04/29/24 6:16

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 115-points this morning from Friday's close, at 20,235 on turnover of 6.5-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Friday on buying in the bellwether electronics sector. The buying was fueled by a rally among semiconductor stocks on Wall Street ove…

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EZ News 04/26/24 5:57

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 237-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,094 on turnover of $6.4--billion N-T. The Tai-Ex lost ground on Thursday, as other regional closed mixed. Investors awaited the release of a flood of global earnings reports, including updates from lea…

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The death penalty debated 42:09

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We talk arguments for and against the death penalty, Lai Ching-te naming his national security team, fresh talk concerning statues of Chiang Kai-shek and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 04/25/24 6:20

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 128-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,003 on turnover of 4.6-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Wednesday to close above the 20,000-point mark on the back of a rally on Wall Street overnight. The bellwether electronics secto…

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The story behind "This is not an Embassy (Made in Taiwan)" from German director Stefan Kaegi 9:48

9d ago9:48

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German director Stefan Kaegi likens the production of his play "This is not an Embassy (Made in Taiwan)" to a diplomatic process -- one involving constant negotiation between different protagonists. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about what inspired him to write the play, and how he chose to go about telling the story of a country he has not reall…

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EZ News 04/24/24 6:17

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 171-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,770 on turnover of 4.4-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Tuesday following a recent slump as buying was sparked by a rally on Wall Street overnight amid eased concerns over Middle E…

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EZ News 04/23/24 5:49

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 153-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,564 on turnover of 5.5-billion N-T. The market lost ground again on Monday - after failing to sustain (維持) early gains as investors reacted to a plunge by tech stocks on Wall Street at the end of last …

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EZ News 04/22/24 6:44

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 60-points this morning from Friday's close, at 19,466 on turnover of 6-billion N-T. The market fell to a record single-day drop on Friday amid rising tensions in the Middle East. This is despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reporting its highest-e…

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EZ News 04/19/24 6:29

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening 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,…

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More Cabinet posts filled 48:11

14d ago48:11

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We talk Lai Ching-te's Cabinet taking form, details emerging about the May 20 inauguration ceremony and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 04/18/24 6:20

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 86-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,126 on turnover of 5.7-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Wednesday after tumbling during the previous session. The main board moved back above the 20,000-point mark. Investors were…

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EZ News 04/17/24 6:08

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 84-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,986 on turnover of 3.9-billion N-T. The market closed below the 20,000-point mark on Tuesday for the first time in almost a month - as panic-led selling set-in amid concerns over Mid-East tensions and l…

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EZ News 04/16/24 6:27

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Israeli Parliamentary Delegation Calls for Support From Taiwan A visiting parliamentary delegation from Israel has held talks with President Tsai Ing-wen. The four member delegation from the Israeli parliament is also thanking Taiwan for its support after Iran's attack over the weekend. Cha…

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EZ News 04/15/24 6:35

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 150-points this morning from Friday's close, at 20,586 on turnover of 8.7-billion N-T. Big gains for tech stocks helped Wall Street claw back much of its slide from the previous session overnight. But the market still lost ground last Friday, as it foll…

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In The Room When it Happened: Fmr Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien on when the U.S. Derecognized the R.O.C. (Taiwan) - An Oral History 37:50

19d ago37:50

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History has no better teachers than the eyewitnesses that watch it unfold and are "in the room when it happens." This unaired episode of Taiwan Talk is an eyewitness account presenting former Control Yuan and Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien's memories and insights of what transpired after the U-S announced it was derecognizing the ROC (Taiwan). Chi…

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Fmr. Foreign Minster Fredrick Chien: When the U.S. Ended Formal Ties with the R.O.C. (Taiwan) - on air version 14:02

18d ago14:02

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Former Control Yuan President and Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien shares his memories and insights into the hours and days in the aftermath of the US decision to derecognize the Republic of China (Taiwan), in favor of the People's Republic of China. His discourse reintroduces listeners to several key personalities, including the last U.S. Ambassado…

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EZ News 2024/04/12 5:42

22d ago5:42

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A new Cabinet and a former head of state 49:55

21d ago49:55

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We talk an earthquake aftermath, a China trip, new Cabinet leadership and stink bug -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 04/11/24 5:48

23d ago5:48

5:48

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 50-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,713 on turnover of $4.5-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower on Wednesday after moving in a narrow range throughout the session. Investor were waiting for the release of key U-S inflation dat…

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EZ News 04/10/24 6:15

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally lower this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,789 on turnover of 6.3-billion N-T. The market ended the trading day at another fresh high on Tuesday. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's share price soared on news of the company's plan to build …

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EZ News 04/09/24 6:25

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 103-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,521 on turnover of 8.4-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Monday following last Wednesday's slump prior to the four-day Tomb Sweeping holiday. However, the gains were capped amid lin…

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EZ News 04/08/24 5:51

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 57-points this morning from last Wednesday's close, at 20,395 on turnover of 9.1-billion N-T. The market shed more than 100-points last Wednesday - the final trading day of the week. Market sentiment was negatively affected by both the 7.2 magnitude earth…

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KMT lawmaker Jonathan Lin (林沛祥) on how the Sunflower Movement Inspired his Entry into Politics 9:33

26d ago9:33

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Jonathan Lin (林沛祥) comes from a family of politicians. But it took the urging of students involved in the Sunflower Movement to entice him to run for a seat in the Legislative Yuan. He tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo how that unfolded, and what it means for him to be a freshman lawmaker representing Keelung as part of the opposition KMT. -- Hosting provid…

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EZ News 04/03/24 6:59

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Earthquake Update 10:00AM More damage is being reported after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake and aftershocks struck earlier this morning. Reports indicate that two buildings in Hualien City have suffered damage and are tilting to one side, with 8 people trapped in one building at the intersecti…

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EZ News 04/02/24 5:52

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5:52

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 137-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,360 on turnover of $4.9-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed lower Monday as investors shifted to the sell side. They were taking advantage of the main board's earlier upturn after a rally in afterhour…

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EZ News 2024/04/01 5:27

1M ago5:27

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城揚建設新推出的「陽明第一廳」緊鄰三民區的明星學府-陽明國中 46~52坪，每層四戶兩部電梯最適合有換屋與置產需求的你讓生活中充滿書香、運動風，滿足食衣住行的消費需求城揚建設陽明第一廳 07-384-2888 https://bit.ly/4azoWGy －－－－以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ Four More Test Positive for Toxic Acid in Taipei Food Poisoning Case Authorities Investigating Deadly Taipei Construction Site Accident Israelis stage largest anti-government protest si…

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Oscar nominee S. Leo Chiang on what drives his storytelling 8:36

1M ago8:36

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I-C-R-T's John Seaward chats with Oscar-nominated documentary maker, S. Leo Chiang about what inspired him to put his thoughts into a film that caught the attention of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. You can find the documentary short here. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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Meeting old friends in China 47:05

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We talk chatter of a second Ma Ying-jeou meeting with China's Xi Jinping, Taiwan's position in the AI revolution and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 03/29/24 6:09

1M ago6:09

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 10-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,156 on turnover of $4.5-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex lost ground on Thursday, as investors reacted to a downturn on Wall Street overnight - which saw American markets slip further from recent record highs. M…

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EZ News 03/28/24 5:21

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 13-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,213 on turnover of 4.5-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Wednesday as buying rotated to non-tech stocks. However, turnover was down from the previous trading days. Many investors rem…

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EZ News 03/27/24 5:55

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 31-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,158 on turnover of 3.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday after hitting an all-time intra-day high. Investors turned cautious about a possible major technical pullback from recent sessions. …

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EZ News 03/26/24 5:55

1M ago5:55

5:55

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 16-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,208 on turnover of 3.6-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower on Monday after hitting an all-time closing high last week. The electronics sector, which has driven recent gains, came under pressur…

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Father-and-Son Sailors Philippe and Cosmas Grelon on Bringing Professional Sailing to Taiwan 10:07

1M ago10:07

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Philippe Grelon is an avid sailor who did much to encourage recreational sailing as a sport in Taiwan. Philippe and his son Cosmas speak to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about the early days of sailing in Taiwan, and their quest to capture the top spot in this year's Rolex China Sea Race, sailing in "A Plastic Ocean" or TPE 003. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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EZ News 03/25/24 5:43

1M ago5:43

5:43

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 20,228 on turnover of 5.9-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Friday, even though it lost some momentum from gains made in previous sessions. Wall Street tapped fresh records overnight, led by big g…

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Too 'dangerous' for Taiping Island travel 50:45

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We talk calls for a South China Sea visit, the 10th anniversary of Sunflower Movement, convenience store numbers and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 03/22/24 6:26

1M ago6:26

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 33-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,232 on turnover of $8.7-billion N-T. The market rose more than 400-points on Thursday to close above the 20,000-point mark and hit yet another record high - as buying was sparked by a rally on Wall Stre…

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EZ News 03/21/24 5:53

1M ago5:53

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened flat this morning at 19,784 on turnover of 5.5-billion N-T. The market closed lower on Wednesday - as early gains lost momentum amid investor caution ahead of the conclusion of the U-S Federal Reserve's two-day policymaking meeting. Selling emerged as the Ta…

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EZ News 03/20/24 6:11

1M ago6:11

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 22-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,879 on turnover of 4.8-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday as the main board moved in consolidation for most of the session as investor sentiment turned cautious, as they await the conclusion…

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EZ News 03/19/24 5:48

2M ago5:48

5:48

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 81-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,798 on turnover of 6.7-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Monday to close the trading day up 197-points on the back of investor interest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - whic…

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EZ News 03/18/24 6:40

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I'm _______, with today's episode of EZ News. ---- Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 23-points this morning from Friday's close, at 19,706 on turnover of 8-billion N-T. The market tumbled by over 250-points on Friday, following the release of a mixed batch of data on the U-S economy - which dashed investor hopes that America's central Bank will e…

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Coffee Meets Bagel CEO Arum Kang on how to Meet Your "Forever-Someone" 8:33

2M ago8:33

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Can technology really help you find the partner of your dreams? Coffee Meets Bagel Co-Founder and CEO Arum Kang thinks so. She tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo how algorithms could be the 21st century Cupid singletons are looking for. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 03/15/24 5:53

2M ago5:53

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 92-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,845 on turnover of $9.6-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan inched up Thursday to close at a new high, after recovering from early losses in the bellwether electronics sector, even as sentiment remained cau…

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Tainted spices 46:44

2M ago46:44

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We talk the ongoing Sudan dyes controversy, security at Taiwan's overseas offices questioned, proposals for absentee voting dismissed and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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EZ News 03/14/24 5:57

2M ago5:57

5:57

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 7.9-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 19,921 on turnover of $7.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed slightly higher on profit taking Wednesday as investors shifted to the sell side after seeing the main board hit a fresh intraday high of …

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EZ News 03/13/24 5:51

2M ago5:51

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 110-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,025 on turnover of $10.5-billion N-T. No plans for absentee voting for elections in Taiwan: Premier Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said the government has no plans at present to allow for absentee voting…

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