EZ News 10/03/23

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened down 37-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 16,520 on turnover of $3.9-billion N-T. **U.K. commissioner visits Taiwan to strengthen trade ties ** The newly-appointed U.K. trade commissioner for Asia Pacific is visiting Taiwan. The British Office Taipei says Martin Kent is currently in Taiwan for a 5-day visit to broaden (擴大) trade and investment links between the U.K. and Taiwan. The office says the main purpose of his visit is to meet with the International Trade Administration under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs and prepare topics for the 26th annual U.K.-Taiwan Trade Talks due to take place in London in November. In addition, the commissioner will meet with Taiwan's chief trade negotiator, Minister without Portfolio John Deng, to continue talks on the U.K.-Taiwan Enhanced Trade Partnership announced earlier this year. And the office says during his visit, Kent will also meet with key representatives of U.K. businesses in Taiwan to understand local market opportunities, as well as key Taiwanese companies, including China Airlines and silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers, to explore collaboration. **Taiwan tennis star Hsieh's father dies at age 70 ** Hsieh Tzu-lung, the father of Taiwanese professional tennis star Hsieh Su-wei, died Sunday at his home at the age of 70, according to a friend of his wife. Hsieh's mother disclosed (透露) the news on Monday through the friend, saying that he died peacefully. Hsieh Tzu-lung had seven children, all of whom except for the oldest were tennis players. Su-wei is the most accomplished of them, with six Grand Slam titles in women's doubles. UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti There could soon be an international boost on the ground to help combat (對付) the violence in Haiti. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports ((Wrap)) **Brazil Amazon Dolphins Die Due to Drought and High Temp ** More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week due to a severe drought, and many more could be affected if water temperatures remain high. A research group of Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said two more dead dolphins were found on Monday in the region around Tefe Lake, which is key for mammals and fish in the area. Thousands of fish have also died, according to local media. Experts believe high water temperatures are the most likely cause of the deaths. The Brazilian government said last week it had sent teams of veterinarians and aquatic (水棲的) mammal experts to investigate the deaths. **NZ Early Voting Begins in Election ** Early voting has begun in New Zealand for the nation’s Oct. 14-th general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot. Early voting also began on Monday in some parts of Australia in a referendum on the Indigenous people's “Voice” in Parliament. The measure would enshrine in Australia’s constitution a mechanism (體制) for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that affect their lives In New Zealand, the campaign of Prime Minister Chris Hipkins faced a setback on Sunday when he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he's isolate for five days or until he returned a negative test. 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 _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn