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

Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 267-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
39,571 on turnover of 16.8-billion N-T.

The market bucked rises registered in other neighboring markets and lost
ground on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a slump in A-I related stocks on
Wall Street.

Premier guarantees minimum wage to exceed NT$30,000 next year
Premier Cho Jung-tai is guaranteeing that the monthly minimum wage will
exceed 30,000 N-T next year.

Cho made the pledge (保證) during an award ceremony honoring model workers.

According to Cho, he's guaranteeing the monthly minimum wage will exceed
30,000 N-T in 2027 based on the rapid development of the island's economy and
markets across the country showing strong momentum.

The current monthly minimum wage is 29,500 N-T, while the current hourly
minimum wage to 196 N-T.

Baristas to compete as 'Chinese Taipei'
The Taiwan Coffee Association says competitors will be competing under the
name "Chinese Taipei" in events organized by the World Coffee Championships.

Competitors in the event have participated under the name "Taiwan" since 2007.

According to the association, the change is an unavoidable (不可避免的)
condition to safeguard participation rights and the new rules must be
followed to ensure continuing participation in international events.

Baristas from Taiwan regularly takes part in six major World Coffee
Championship events.

Two Jewish men stabbed in London
Two Jewish men have been stabbed in North London in what police are
describing as a terrorist incident.

Counterterrorism police are investigating possible links to recent arson
attacks on synagogues (猶太教堂).

Lara Bentley reports from London

SAfrica Protests Against Illegal Immigration
Hundreds of South Africans have protested in Johannesburg against illegal
migration.

Demonstrations have been held across the country, including Pretoria, with
anti-migration groups demanding stricter immigration enforcement
(執行，執法).

South Africa is a major economic hub that attracts many migrants seeking
opportunities.

Estimates of undocumented immigrants range from 3 to 5 million.

Protesters claim illegal immigration causes urban overcrowding, labor
tensions, and security threats.

The protests led to shop closures amid fears of looting.

The U.N. secretary-general has expressed concern over xenophobic (仇外的)
attacks.

South Africa plans to rebuild its busiest land ports to enhance security and
reduce illegal migration.

Thailand Thaksin to be Released Next Month
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from a
Bangkok prison next month after a Justice Ministry panel decision to grant
him parole (假釋).

The Corrections Department announced on Wednesday that the 76-year-old
Thaksin will be released from Klong Prem Central Prison on May 11.

He has completed two-thirds of his one-year sentence, the minimum required by
law.

Thaksin was sentenced in 2023 for abuse of power.

His release marks the end of a legal saga that began when he returned to
Thailand after more than a decade of self-imposed exile.

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