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ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.
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Keeping abreast of Taiwan news has never been easier, nor more informative. Every week, the ICRT news team from around the island takes a look back at the important stories that affected Taiwan. From Taipei all the way down to Pingdong, and even far beyond. Friday nights at around 8:20, tune into ICRT FM 100 for Taiwan This Week. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Improve your English with the ICRT News Team! Here you will find useful expressions and vocabulary from the news to help you better understand what's happening around the world, and speak like a pro. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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In today's News Bites: A sssssurprise at the laundromat, and a bouncy new star at a Thai zoo! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fun animal puns. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, an…
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan wins big at an international skills competition and an island is looking for a rat… one rat! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… a rap group in South Korea raps about farm life! But that's not the most surprising thing about them… Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting ne…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening 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 …
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan's largest land crab species, and a Norwegian princess marries an American shaman. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…Pies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd liketo share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, a…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally (略微地) down this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,691 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market rebounded from Friday's downturn on Monday - gaining almost 400 points on the back of a rally by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Analysts say ma…
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In today's News Bites: History hiding in plain sight, and the Apache trout makes a comeback. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…fast-growing babies! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 176-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,479 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market closed lower Friday. However, those losses were limited () after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing received a boost from buying towards the end of the sessi…
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In today's News Bites: Pineapple leaves turn into clothes, and an asteroid turns into a second moon. And today's Tasty Tidbit is out-of-this-world! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex re-opened this morning follow two days of typhoon closures .. and it opened up 69-points this morning from Tuesday's close, at 22,459 on turnover of 10.8-billion N-T. The market moved higher on Tuesday to close above the 60-day moving average following a technical …
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In today's News Bites: A sushi restaurant sues a customer, and a mega den of rattlesnakes. Eww! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…the Eiffel Tower in France never rusts. Ever wondered why? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Ta…
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In today's News Bites: Keeping macaques at a safe distance, and changing the Notre Dame. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: some monkey jokes! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you m…
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan has plans to make the internet safer, and scientists find more victims in a historic ruin. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a secret language only twins can understand! Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 105-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,329 on turnover of 4.2 -billion N-T. The market tumbled nearly 600-points on Monday on the back of steep declines in the share price of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and other tech heavyweights. A…
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In today's News Bites: More help for homeless animals, and the whole bean goes in the bar! And in today's Tasty Tidbit...some dog jokes. Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you m…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 178 -points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,643 on turnover of 6.9-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex lost ground on Friday, despite Wall Street rising to an another all-time high overnight and other regional markets moving mostly higher, fueled by China's…
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In today's News Bites: A workshop in Taiwan turns plastic waste into sunglasses, and the Paris mayor wants to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower! And in today's Tasty Tidbit… did you eat your vegetables at lunch? Click HERE to see the full episode transcript. If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, r…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 120-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,979 on turnover of $5.9-billion N-T. The Tai-Ex continued to gain ground on Thursday, as other regional markets rallied on the back of news that China plans to spend billions of dollars to help rebuild…
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In today's News Bites: Taiwan introduces a ban on animal performances, and living with tigers! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…some fearful things. Click here to see the full episode transcript. ----- If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.…
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So, in today's News Bites: Taiwanese tourists like to travel to Japan the most, with over 3 million traveling there in 2023. Interestingly, Taiwan is also a popular destination for Japanese tourists, ranking second in a recent survey. They’re attracted by the short flight distance, delicious Taiwanese food, among others. ___________________________…
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In today's News Bites, A man’s curiosity led to a new eco-friendly fabric. It is made from recycled oyster shells and plastic bottles. People who wear clothes made from this fabric stay comfortable, warm, and dry. --- And... A man was bored during the pandemic, so he started collecting trading cards. A woman showed him her father’s huge collection.…
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In today’s News Bites: The Ministry of Environment in Taiwan is launching a campaign to address the issue of cigarette butts littering the environment. The campaign involves installing cigarette waste bins in public areas and enforcing stricter penalties for littering. The goal is to encourage smokers to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly…
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In today’s News Bites... Taiwan’s first home-built satellite, Triton, is helping scientists predict heavy rain more accurately. Each day, Triton gathers information, which scientists turn into wind speed reports. The Central Weather Administration already uses Triton’s wind and wave data to help forecast weather, especially during storms. --- And, …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 79-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,841 on turnover of 8.2-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Wednesday after Wall Street posted more record-high closes overnight. Investors were buoyed by a strong showing by Nvidia on U-S ma…
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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 22,569 on turnover of 8.9-billion N-T. The market gained more than 140-points on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing recouped early losses, which helped the broader market return to positive ter…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 11-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,273 on turnover of 3.2-billion N-T. The market gained ground on Monday as it extended momentum from the previous session on the back of strong momentum in the bellwether electronics sector - which con…
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