EZ News 05/13/25

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 344-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,474 on turnover of 12.1-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Monday as investor sentiment improved after the U-S said trade talks with China yielded "substantial progress." Buying focused on the bellwether electronics sector, with the tech sector attracting significant buying to close the day up 1.17-per cent, to serv as a major diver to the main board's overall rise. AIT touts Taiwan companies as being 'critical' to Trump'sre-industrialization goals. American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene says Taiwanese companies will be "critical" to the achievement of U-S President Donald Trump's goal of re-industrializing the United States. Speaking at a reception for an investment summit in Maryland, Greene said just as Taiwan's companies were crucial to the industrialization of China 30 years ago, Taiwan companies will be just as critical to (關鍵的) achieving President Trump's mission for re-industrializing the United States. Cabinet Secretary-General Kung Ming-hsin is leading the delegation to the U-S this week to attend the 2025 SelectUSA summit. The delegation also includes representatives from industries, including information and communications technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and aerospace. MOTC to announce car window tinting regulations next month The Ministry of Transport has announced that it will be releasing new regulations regarding the use of window films for cars next month. According to Deputy Transport Minister Chen Yen-po, the rules are being implemented due concerns about the lack of mandatory standards for window tinting. Speaking at a legislative hearing, Chen said said the use of window film has raised safety concerns and the Highway Bureau has drafted guidelines based on road conditions and public safety needs. The deputy transport minister went on to say that enforcement of the rules for new vehicles will begin next year and there will be penalties (處罰) for car owners who fail to adhere to the new guidelines. WH Press Corps Protests Absence from Air Force One White House correspondents are protesting the lack of wire reporters (記者) on Air Force One AP's Lisa Dwyer reports Australia Cabinet Sworn In Australia’s Cabinet has been was sworn into office after the center-left Labor Party was reelected in a landslide May 3. The Cabinet had their first meeting Tuesday following their swearing-in ceremony. Labor expects to hold between 92 and 95 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives. The party held 78 seats in the previous Parliament. The conservative opposition alliance is on track to win 41 seats in one of its worst election results. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to fly to Jakarta tomorrow to meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. He then intends to fly from Indonesia to Rome to attend (出席) the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn