EZ News 01/22/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.

Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 89-points this morning from Friday's close, at 17,770 on
turnover of 9.2-billion N-T.

The market gained significant ground on Friday, rising by more than
450-points, driven primarily by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, which led
the main board higher, as the electronics sector rose by 3.9-per cent during
the trading day.


Taipower Denies Reports of Rate Hikes
Tai-Power is denying reports that plans to hike electricity rates this year.

The denial comes amid speculation the state-generator could raise rates after
its posted over 380-billion N-T in accumulated losses at of the end of last
year.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs' electricity price review committee is
scheduled to meet in March to decide on rates for the next six months and
reports have been claiming it could seek to raise rates for third consecutive
year during that meeting.

However, Tai-Power is dismissing (駁回) those claims and says it's currently
"conducting an internal financial review" and seeking "financial support from
the government."


Nvidia's Jensen Huang Back in Taiwan
Nvidia co-founder and C-E-O Jensen Huang is back in Taiwan.

Huang was spotted at Ningxia Night Market in Taipei wearing one of his now
trademark (（某人的）標記，特徵) leather jackets this past weekend.

Speaking to reporters, Huang said he's in town to celebrate the Lunar New
Year with employees at Nvidia's Taiwan Branch.

He's also reportedly slated to meet with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
executives to discuss further cooperation between the two companies and
attend a conference on advanced packaging supply chains.

Nvidia is one of T-S-M-C's biggest customer.


US DeSantis Ends Presidential Bid
New Hampshire residents vote in their presidential primary Tuesday --with one
less candidate (候選人) to choose from.

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.



Germany Rallies Against AfD Party
Hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting in Germany this weekend,
against the right-wing Alternative for Germany party.

The demonstrations came in the wake of a report that right-wing extremists
recently met to discuss the deportation (驅逐出境) of millions of immigrants,
including some with German citizenship.

Although Germany has seen other protests against the far right in past years,
the protests this weekend are notable for their size and scope.

The demonstrations have garnered support from President Frank-Walter
Steinmeier, Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, and the Central Council of Jews.

German companies also spoke out against extremism, emphasizing the country's
commitment to democracy and tolerance.

(PB)


Indonesia Merapi Eruption
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted, as other active volcanoes flared up
across the country, forcing the evacuation (疏散) of thousands.

Merapi unleashed Sunday clouds of gas, and lava that traveled up to 2
kilometers down its slopes.

Several of Indonesia's active volcanoes also had eruptions.

A volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province spewed hot clouds into the air as
more than 6,500 people fled to shelters.

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province, Mount Semeru in East Java province and
Mount Ibu in North Maluku province also had new eruptions.

That was the I.C.R.T. news,

Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded
every day in the afternoon.

Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.



Tai-Ex opening

The Tai-Ex opened up 89-points this morning from Friday's close, at 17,770 on

turnover of 9.2-billion N-T.



The market gained significant ground on Friday, rising by more than

450-points, driven primarily by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, which led

the main board higher, as the electronics sector rose by 3.9-per cent during

the trading day.





Taipower Denies Reports of Rate Hikes

Tai-Power is denying reports that plans to hike electricity rates this year.



The denial comes amid speculation the state-generator could raise rates after

its posted over 380-billion N-T in accumulated losses at of the end of last

year.



The Ministry of Economic Affairs' electricity price review committee is

scheduled to meet in March to decide on rates for the next six months and

reports have been claiming it could seek to raise rates for third consecutive

year during that meeting.



However, Tai-Power is dismissing (駁回) those claims and says it's currently

"conducting an internal financial review" and seeking "financial support from

the government."





Nvidia's Jensen Huang Back in Taiwan

Nvidia co-founder and C-E-O Jensen Huang is back in Taiwan.



Huang was spotted at Ningxia Night Market in Taipei wearing one of his now

trademark (（某人的）標記，特徵) leather jackets this past weekend.



Speaking to reporters, Huang said he's in town to celebrate the Lunar New

Year with employees at Nvidia's Taiwan Branch.



He's also reportedly slated to meet with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

executives to discuss further cooperation between the two companies and

attend a conference on advanced packaging supply chains.



Nvidia is one of T-S-M-C's biggest customer.





US DeSantis Ends Presidential Bid

New Hampshire residents vote in their presidential primary Tuesday --with one

less candidate (候選人) to choose from.



AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.







Germany Rallies Against AfD Party

Hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting in Germany this weekend,

against the right-wing Alternative for Germany party.



The demonstrations came in the wake of a report that right-wing extremists

recently met to discuss the deportation (驅逐出境) of millions of immigrants,

including some with German citizenship.



Although Germany has seen other protests against the far right in past years,

the protests this weekend are notable for their size and scope.



The demonstrations have garnered support from President Frank-Walter

Steinmeier, Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, and the Central Council of Jews.



German companies also spoke out against extremism, emphasizing the country's

commitment to democracy and tolerance.



(PB)





Indonesia Merapi Eruption

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted, as other active volcanoes flared up

across the country, forcing the evacuation (疏散) of thousands.



Merapi unleashed Sunday clouds of gas, and lava that traveled up to 2

kilometers down its slopes.



Several of Indonesia's active volcanoes also had eruptions.



A volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province spewed hot clouds into the air as

more than 6,500 people fled to shelters.



Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province, Mount Semeru in East Java province and

Mount Ibu in North Maluku province also had new eruptions.



That was the I.C.R.T. news,



Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded

every day in the afternoon.



Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.