EZ News 10/01/26

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Tai-Ex opening

The Tai-Ex opened up 21-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 47,961

on turnover of 11.2-billion N-T.

The market made solid gains on Wednesday, despite Wall Street closing largely

in negative territory overnight.

Defense ministry mum on alleged Philippines warship donation plan

The Ministry of National Defense Ministry is refusing to comment on reports

that the government is considering gifting the Philippines a

soon-to-be-decommissioned Navy warship.

According to the United Daily News, the Lai administration is hoping to

donate the Navy's 500-tonne-class Jin Chiang Patrol Ship to the Philippines