Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened down 129-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
23,522 on turnover of 9.4-billion N-T.
Shares in Taiwan extended their momentum from a session earlier to close
above the 23,600 point level Tuesday, with the bellwether electronics sector
continuing to drive the broader market higher after a rally by tech stocks in
the United States overnight.
Analysts say "Investors continued to chase TSMC amid optimism over artificial
intelligence development", but "Non-tech stocks largely moved in weakness and
also capped the gains on the broader market".
UK Launches Electronic Travel Authorization
The UK has introduced its Electronic Travel Authorization system, now
required for visa-exempt (免除，豁免) travelers, including Taiwanese
nationals with a National ID number.
Starting today, visitors must apply online or via the UK ETA app before
entering the UK.
Each application costs ￡10 Pounds, or around 410NT, and takes about three
working days to process.
Approved ETAs are valid for two years, allowing multiple entries, with each
stay capped at six months.
Meanwhile, the EU's European Entry/Exit System, initially planned for
November 2024, has been delayed due to unfinished upgrades at Schengen
airports.
No new launch date has been announced.
Taiwanese passport holders can still enter Schengen countries visa-free for
now.
Updates on the EES will follow as details become available.
(PB)
LA Evacuations Amid Fastmoving Wildfire
Thousands of people in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood west of Los
Angeles have been ordered to evacuate (撤離) due to a fast-moving wildfire.
Dangerous windy conditions are forecast to continue into Wednesday.
Ira Spitzer has more from California.
Australia Plane Crash Leaves Dead and Missing
Officials say three people have been seriously injured and another three are
missing after a seaplane crashed off an Australian tourist island.
Police say only one of the seven people aboard the Cessna 208 Caravan was
rescued without injury after the crash during takeoff from Rottnest Island on
Tuesday afternoon.
The plane was returning to its base in Perth.
Officials say specialist (專家) investigators are being sent to the scene.
The three injured people were flown to a Perth hospital in serious but stable
conditions.
Britain Hearing on Shein Labor Practices
A lawyer for Shein summoned to a British parliamentary hearing has evaded
questions on whether the fast-fashion giant sells products containing cotton
from China.
That angered lawmakers seeking answers on the retailer’s labor practices and
allegations of forced labor in its supply chains.
Executives from Shein and its rival Temu were grilled on their labor rights
compliance and how they source their products at Parliament’s business and
trade committee Tuesday.
Committee officials say statements by the Shein lawyer have given lawmakers
“zero confidence” in the integrity (正直，誠實) of Shein’s supply chains.
The hearing came amid reports that Shein is preparing for a $62 billion US
dollar listing in London.
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