The Tai-Ex opened marginally higher this morning from yesterday's close, at

23,880 on turnover of 5-billion N-T.

The market lost ground on Monday as investor sentiment turned cautious

following the shooting incident at a campaign rally held by Donald Trump over

the weekend.

Analysts say the shooting has resulted in many investors - both here in

Taiwan and overseas - now betting that Trump will win America's November

presidential election.

That's sparking concerns that a Trump victory will lead to more friction

(不和、分歧) in global trade.

Lawmakers have passed amendments to Article 54 of the Labor Standards Act.

The changes will allow employers to waive (放棄) the statutory retirement age

for employees who wish to continue working.

The move means that workers who have reached the age of 65 can now continue

working after an agreement has been made with their employers.

The amendments also seek to encourage employers to help healthy older workers

to remain in the workplace and ensure the rights of those who wish to

continue working.

EVA Airways has retained its position as the 10th best airlines in the world

in 2024 - that, according to New York-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

EVA Air received an 84.85 point reader score to rank 10th in the magazine's

latest International Airlines in 2024 list.

Travel + Leisure asked about 186,000 readers to weigh their travel

experiences.

It received more than 700,000 valid (有效的) responses about top airlines,

hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, and spas.

The four major criteria for the best airline evaluation were cabin comfort,

in-flight service, customer service and value.

EVA Airways says it carried more than 11.2-million passengers last year and

is continuing to work to improve its service quality.

US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas warns the United States

is now in a "heightened threat environment" after an attack against former US

President Donald Trump.

But Secretary Mayorkas says he still has "100% confidence (信心)" in the

Secret Service, despite Saturday's shooting.

Benji Hyer was at the White House press briefing.

Thailand’s prime minister has said that eligible businesses and individuals

can register from August for digital cash handouts (救濟款).

The government announced in April the widely criticized ambitious plan, named

the Digital Wallet.

It's meant to give about $275 to 50 million citizens in digital money to

spend at local businesses.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced Monday that registration will begin

Aug. 1-st.

The program was a major campaign promise by the ruling party ahead of last

year’s general election.

It is expected to cost billions of dollars and is meant to boost the lagging

economy.

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