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After U.S.-Iran talks collapsed, experts warned that Trump's order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz could backfire, doing little to ease global economic fears and potentially undermining 美國's global credibility.
Companies mentioned：美國、伊朗、馬里蘭大學、布魯金斯研究所、革命衛隊、以色列國家安全研究所、路透社、CBS News、華盛頓近東政策研究所
國發基金 sold part of its stake in 聯合再生, sending the stock to its daily limit down. 聯合再生 said the fund had fulfilled its mission and the company would strive to become a low-carbon energy supplier.
Companies mentioned：聯合再生、國發基金
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Taiwan stocks opened lower, falling more than 100 points. TSMC fell NT$15 in morning trading. Electronics and financial stocks also weakened.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、鴻海 (Hon Hai)、聯發科 (MediaTek)、台達電 (Delta Electronics)
Against the backdrop of the US-China struggle for technological supremacy, young AI entrepreneurs are being invited one after another to symposiums hosted by China's leadership at Zhongnanhai.
Companies mentioned：月之暗面 (Moonshot AI / Kimi)、DeepSeek、MiniMax (稀宇科技)、宇樹科技 (Unitree Robotics)
The documentary The Mountain Makers, screened in Toronto, focuses on the development of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and showcases its resilience. University of Toronto Vice-President Huang Yi-chuang shared his father’s ties to the semiconductor industry and praised the remarkable resilience of Taiwan’s democracy.
Companies mentioned：RCA、GE、NASA
The New Taiwan dollar opened lower at 31.76 against the U.S. dollar, with a trading range of 31.76-31.78. These were the opening moves in today’s financial markets.
Markets are focused on the situation in the Middle East and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC)'s statutory briefing following the collapse of US-Iran negotiations. US stocks were mixed, while Taiwan stocks hit a record high and foreign investors increased their purchases of electronics stocks, including TSMC.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、富邦投顧 (Fubon Securities Investment Consulting)、元大台灣50 (Yuanta/P-shares Taiwan Top 50 ETF)
Former President Trump said oil prices could remain high through the midterm elections. The United States ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran negotiations collapsed over the weekend, sending oil prices soaring.
Companies mentioned：路透社、福斯新聞頻道 (Fox News)、GasBuddy、法新社、美軍中央司令部
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature advisories for temperatures of 36 degrees or higher in Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Taitung. Adjunct Associate Professor Wu Der-Rong said northern Taiwan can expect brief rain from the 15th, and Typhoon No. 4 Sinlaku is forecast to make a large loop over waters south of Japan.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會
Reports say the United States is planning to reduce some of its troops stationed in Germany, but experts consider a full withdrawal unlikely because German military bases are deeply integrated into the US global operations system.
Companies mentioned：華爾街日報 (The Wall Street Journal)、慕尼黑聯邦國防軍大學 (Bundeswehr University Munich)、德國公共廣播 (BR24)、明鏡週刊 (Der Spiegel)
Taiwanese archer Tang Chih-chun won a silver medal at the Archery World Cup. He advanced to the final after defeating the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, but narrowly lost to an American competitor. His coach said the experience of competing in a close match would boost his confidence.
The Presidential Office announced that President Lai Ching-te will visit the Kingdom of Eswatini, an African ally, from April 22 to 26. The visit will mark the 58th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as well as the 40th anniversary of the Eswatini king's accession to the throne and his 58th birthday.
Companies mentioned：總統府
US Vice President Vance acknowledged that more than 20 hours of negotiations in Pakistan had collapsed and that the differences between the United States and Iran were serious and unresolvable. The outcome has heightened concerns about renewed conflict in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：法新社
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Companies mentioned：法新社
In Hungary's general election, the Respect and Freedom Party, led by rising star Péter Magyar, won a majority, bringing about a change of government for the first time in 16 years. Hungarians have welcomed a return to Europe.
Companies mentioned：尊重と自由党 (Tisza)、青年民主同盟 (Fidesz)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the parliamentary election. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa said Hungary had "chosen Europe" and expressed hope for cooperation with the new government. The result has raised hopes for improved EU-Hungary relations over sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine.
Good Morning World News reports on criticism of China's measures related to Taiwan, the collapse of US-Iran negotiations over a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the integration of intelligence units in the Han Kuang exercises, TSMC's advanced-process plans, and Typhoon Sinlaku, which will not affect Taiwan. It also covers a Vietnamese idol's promotion of tourism to Taiwan and a planned controlled burn near Mount Fuji.
Companies mentioned：米下院外交委員会、中国国民党、台積電 (TSMC)、香港航空公司、埼玉西武獅隊、千葉羅德海洋隊
Popular Vietnamese idol ISAAC attended the Vietnam International Travel Mart in Hanoi (VITM) as a Taiwan tourism ambassador and enthusiastically promoted Taiwan. He praised Taiwan as "a place you can visit again and again without getting bored" and encouraged fans to travel there. The number of visitors to Taiwan from Vietnam has increased significantly as a result of ISAAC's activities, and further tourism promotion is expected.
Companies mentioned：觀光署
Italy's finance chief warned that a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could push the European economy into recession. Minister Katz said the blockade would affect not only energy supplies but also supplies of key raw materials, including fertilizer and electronic components, harming a wide range of industries. The European Commission judged that the current situation did not warrant suspending the Stability and Growth Pact.
Companies mentioned：欧州連合 (EU)、イタリア晩郵報 (Corriere della Sera)、英国オックスフォード経済 (Oxford Economics)