Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. Here, we have politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk shows its listeners the unique perspectives of Taiwan all over the world. From those at home, those abroad, and those who’ve chosen to make this island their home. Taiwan Talk airs on ICRT FM100 at 8am, and in the evening in the 6pm news hour ...
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Keeping abreast of Taiwan news has never been easier, nor more informative. Every week, the ICRT news team from around the island takes a look back at the important stories that affected Taiwan. From Taipei all the way down to Pingdong, and even far beyond. Friday nights at around 8:20, tune into ICRT FM 100 for Taiwan This Week. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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ICRT 主播用簡單緩慢的英文，幫助你了解台灣每日重點新聞！ 讓你學習英文、接收新知，一舉兩得🎉 EZ News is designed to help learners improve their English. It is a production of ICRT News, and is posted on our web site and app weekdays. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Former AmCham head Rob Parker Recalls ICRT's Early Days
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In late 1978, Taiwan faced one of its most impactful challenges, when Washington announced plans to switch recognition to Beijing. Fears rose over Taiwan potentially losing one of its strongest allies. Members of the international community also worried about many other practical concerns, such as the continuation of English-language radio in Taiwa…
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Tai-Ex opening up CWA's rain advisories for central and southern Taiwan Premier visits flood-hit Tainan Tsunami warnings for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii IMF raises global growth forecast -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT News Team
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,414 on turnover of 4.7-billion N-T. The market ended the day in positive territory on Monday, as investors reacted to the U-S' trade deal with the European Union and await the outcome of two-days o…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 112-points this morning from Friday's close, at 23,477 on turnover of 7.3-billion N-T. The market closed marginally lower on Friday ahead of strong technical resistance near the 23,500-point intraday-high mark and renewed concerns over U-S tariff policies…
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We talk this weekend's recall votes targeting 24 KMT lawmakers and one city mayor. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 81-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,455 on turnover of $5.2-billion N-T. The market continued to gain ground on Thursday, but the day's gains were limited by strong technical resistance near the 23,500-point mark and renewed concerns over…
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CTFA revokes suspended coach's license over bullying case Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's office head posts bail in corruption trial ICJ Delivers Ruling on Climate Change Turkey Rescuers Died Fighting Wildfire Iran Holds Public Holiday for Heatwave -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT News Team
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 75-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,063 on turnover of 5.3-billion N-T. The market came under heavy pressure on Tuesday - tumbling more than 350-points - amid increasing investors concerns over U-S tariff threats. Analyst says many invest…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 38-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,301 on turnover of 5.2-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Monday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing fell into consolidation mode on the back of lingering concerns over U-S tariff policies. US H…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 68-points this morning from Friday's close, at 23,314 on turnover of 5.3-billion N-T. The market gained solid ground on relativily strong turnover on Friday, after Wall Street rose to more records overnight following better than-expected updates on Amer…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 232-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 23,346 on turnover of $9.8-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed slightly higher Thursday as contract chipmaker TSMC moved in a narrow rage ahead of an investor conference slated to open after the trading …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Taiwan: hope China will follow olympic protocol in naming Beijing says, Chinese media will continue to refer to Taiwan's team as "Taipei, China" in reports on the upcoming World Games in Chengdu… while Taiwan said it "hopes" the Chinese sides will follow the "Olympic Protocol" and refer to …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 132-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,968 on turnover of $5.5-billion N-T. Japan's defense ministry highlights Chinese military drills around Taiwan Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani highlighted Chinese drills around Taiwan yesterday …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 3-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,618 on turnover of 3.5-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed lower Monday as investors remained concerned U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies after he intensified trade tensions by announcing a …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 72-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,679 on turnover of 39-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed higher Friday as rotational buying escalated, helping the broader market recoup its losses earlier in the session at a time of lingering conc…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. MOFA thanks NATO chief for comments in China's ambition of taking Taiwan The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it welcomes comments by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning China's military buildup and its ambitions toward Taiwan. According to the ministry, the Lai administration will…
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We talk tariffs returning to the headlines and the latest news about the upcoming recalls. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT
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打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7y8nc5 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) －－－－以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ No bumps in trade talks with US Educational facility typhoon damage estimated at NT$260 million Red Sea Cargo Ship Sinks After Houthi Attack Trump hosts African leaders at White House …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 109-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,253 on turnover of 4.8-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday amid lingering investor concerns over U-S tariff policies. Market watchers say investors appear cautious, as they await a possibl…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 53-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,375 on turnover of 3.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Monday as investors anxiously awaited for news on "reciprocal tariffs" to be imposed by the United States following a 90-day pause which e…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from Friday's close, at 22,550 on turnover of 2.1 -billion N-T. The market closed down on Friday as uncertainties over U-S tariff policies continued to impact investor sentiment after U-S President Donald Trump said letters wil…
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We talk a new expanded type of air raid warning exercise, the vice president's reaction to news she was targeted by Beijing during an overseas trip, mental health leave for civil servants and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 44-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,757 on turnover of $4.5-billion N-T. MODA to bring Threads under its anti-fraud regulatory framework The Ministry of Digital Affairs says it will officially place Threads under its anti-fraud regulatory…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 129-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,707 on turnover of 8.7-billion N-T. The market closed moderatly higher on Wednesday on the back of last-ditch buying focusing on select electronics and old economy heavyweights. But turnover remained t…
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NISSAN為提升車主夏季駕乘感受，限時推出X-TRAIL、KICKS及SENTRA「涼夏特仕版」限量各200台，雙前座升級通風座椅，提供涼爽舒適的駕駛體驗。 本月入主NISSAN任一車款再贈Dyson時尚吹風機組，及零利率方案，讓消費者輕鬆入主、無壓升級NISSAN車款。 https://sofm.pse.is/7uxcfv －－－－以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ Tai-Ex opening down 90 points Lai calls for public support of military investment Whooping cough cases hit 10-year high after surge in June Europe experi…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 163-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,419 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market tumbled more than 300-points on Monday, as investor concerns over the strength of the New Taiwan dollar against the U-S dollar persisted and on the back o…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 71-points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,508 on turnover of 5.4-billion N-T. The market closed in positive territory on Friday, as investor concerns about U-S tariffs receded on the back of positive signs from Taiwan-US negotiations and as the …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 12-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,504 on turnover of $4.8-billion N-T. Cabinet passes plan to develop central Taiwan smart manufacturing hub Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the Ministry of Economic Affairs to work closely with local gov…
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Presidential calls for unity by 'hammering out impurities'
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We talk President Lai Ching-te beginning a 10 speech tour, the latest news about the pending recalls and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT
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NISSAN為提升車主夏季駕乘感受，限時推出X-TRAIL、KICKS及SENTRA「涼夏特仕版」限量各200台，雙前座升級通風座椅，提供涼爽舒適的駕駛體驗。 本月入主NISSAN任一車款再贈Dyson時尚吹風機組，及零利率方案，讓消費者輕鬆入主、無壓升級NISSAN車款。 https://sofm.pse.is/7tmcfj －－－－以上訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 2025 Han Kuang exercise to combine civilian and war of attrition drills Environment ministry to launch PM0.1 monitoring trials in 2026 US Trump Doubles D…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 153-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,341 on turnover of 6-billion N-T. The market rebounded on Tuesday, as it recovered from a recent slump (猛跌) to close above the key 22,000-point mark as investors reacted positively to U-S President Don…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 295-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,750 on turnover of 4.4-billion N-T. The market rose on Friday, after crude oil prices have rebounded, but investors remain wary about whether the U-S will launch an attack on Iran within the next two we…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 43-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,961 on turnover of $5.1-billion N-T. The market fell more than 350 points on Thursday as market sentiment was spooked by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and a hint by the U-S Federal …
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We talk the Narwhal submarine leaving port for sea trials, opposition party leaders refusing to attend a national security briefing, a couple of trips to China raising some ire feelings and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 118-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,238 on turnover of 7-billion N-T. The market closed on higher Wednesday as investor interest in the bellwether electronics and financial sectors resumed .. … and the main board reversed an initial do…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 75-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,135 on turnover of 4.3-billion N-T. The market rose on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing led the broader market higher following a rally among tech stocks on Wall Street overnight. Interes…
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Chthonic's Freddy Lim talks about an unexpected source of inspiration
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Former legislator and death metal rocker Freddy Lim can draw on many experiences as inspiration for his music, though nothing prepared him for the discovery which led to the composition of his latest song, Endless Aeons. It's a discovery that was triggered by his time at the Legislative Yuan as a parliamentarian, and which partly led to his decisio…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 122-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,172 on turnover of 5.2-billion N-T. The market bucked a regional upturn and lost ground on Monday as the exchange of missile fire between Israel and Iran entered its fourth day. Market watchers say bar…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 14 -points this morning from Friday's close, at 22,058 on turnover of 2.2-billion N-T. The market closed in negative territory on Friday, after Wall Street made marginal gains following the release of more data about inflation in America. Influencer Hol…
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We talk Chinese espionage investigations focusing on political member members, the Cabinet taking steps to make it easier for foreigners to work in Taiwan, the NT$1 coin being safe from extinction for now and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 72-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,216 on turnover of $6.7-billion N-T. Kaohsiung Districts Suspend Work and Classes Due to Heavy Rain Parts of Kaohsiung are suspending work and classes, due to heavy rain. The city government announced…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 107-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,362 on turnover of 5.1-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Wednesday, as it broke through stiff technical resistance ahead of the 240-day moving average of 22,300 points. That came on the back o…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 134-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,376 on turnover of 7.5-billion N-T. The market closed sharply higher on Tuesday on the back of investor optimism over ongoing trade talks between the United States and China. The bellwether electronics…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 130-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,921 on turnover of 5.6-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Monday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing saw its share price rebound to hit the 1,000 N-T mark for the first time in three months. T…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 112-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,773 on turnover of 6.3-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower Friday - after retreating from earlier gains as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of U-S jobs data. The bellwether elect…
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Allegations of damaging national sovereignty
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We talk an investigation into a media group's participation at a cross-strait summit, the latest news about the recall campaigns and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 78-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,696 on turnover of $6.5-billion N-T. Taiwan and Marshall Islands sign security pact amid growing hybrid threats Taiwan and the Marshall Islands has signed security pact - that both sides say will pave t…
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 214-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,341 on turnover of 5.5-billion N-T. The main board gained ground on Tuesday despite large-cap semiconductor stocks losing some early gains amid ongoing investor concerns over the U-S' tariff policies. …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 123-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,126 on turnover of 5-billion N-T. The market moved sharply lower on Monday - losing more than 340 points - amid ongoing investor concerns over the United States' tariff policies after President Donald …
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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 93-points this morning from last Thursday's close, at 21,253 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market bucked a regional upward trend on Thursday and ended the day marginally lower. That decline came despite other Asian indexes surging on the back of n…
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