EZ News 04/17/24

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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 lingering inflation that could delay interest rate cuts in the
U-S.

The market opened down - but declined further as pressure escalated
(逐步升級) after the main board dropped below the 20-day moving average of
20,290 points.

The weakness then continued to the end of the session.

Lawmakers Pass New Pedestrian Sidewalk Safety Rule
Lawmakers have approved regulations aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety.

The new regulations require both the central and local governments to develop
guidelines to build, improve, and maintain safe, unobstructed (無障礙的), and
continuous pedestrian spaces along sidewalks.

Under the new rules, if sidewalks or walkways obstructed by fixed equipment
or other objects, local governments should notify the responsible authority
in writing and give it at least three months to resolve the issue.

Failure to comply within the specified period can result in maximum fine of
150,000 N-T.

CDC Reports 139,848 Cases of Diarrhea Last Week
The Centers for Disease Control says the number of patients who sought
medical assistance for diarrhea last week reached almost 140,000.

According to Central Epidemic Command Center Deputy Director Lee Chia-lin,
data for the week of April 7 through 13, shows that 139,848 people sought
medical help for diarrhea-related sickness islandwide.

Lee says the figure shows that number of patients climbed 15.7-per cent from
the previous week.

The number of people who fell ill from diarrhea-related sickness last week is
also the fourth highest in the same time period over the past decade (十年).

US House Speaker Pushes for Ukraine Aid
US House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a GOP revolt (反叛) as he vows to
move ahead with U.S. funding for Ukraine and other allies.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports

Canada Budget Imposes Higher Taxes on Wealthy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is imposing higher taxes on the
wealthiest Canadians.

The budget proposes to increase the capital gains inclusion rate, which
refers to the taxable share of profit made on the sale of assets (資產).

The taxable portion of capital gains above $250,000 Canadian would rise from
half to two-thirds, which the federal government says will only affect 0.1%
of Canadians.

Canada's finance minister presented the federal budget, which pledges $38
billion US dollars in new spending that she says is focused on economic
justice for younger generations.

Trudeau's Liberal government is trailing badly in the polls amid concerns
over the cost of living in Canada.

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