Taiex Swings Sharply at Start of Week After Friday's Historic Plunge
Taiwan's benchmark Taiex index swung sharply on Monday, opening more than 100 points higher before losing momentum and closing down 0.52%. The volatility follows Friday's largest single-day drop on record. Analysts point to rising oil prices tied to the Iran conflict and concerns over AI valuations after a Chinese AI firm's breakthrough announcement.
International Chemistry Olympiad
REPORTER:
Team Taiwan has placed third on the medal table at this year’s International Chemistry Olympiad, winning three golds and one silver.
The competition, held this year in Uzbekistan, pits teams of students from around the world against each other in a series of practical and theoretical challenges. Team Taiwan’s four-member squad will all receive scholarships from the Ministry of Education, plus recommendations to universities once they leave high school.
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Taiwan at the International Chemistry Olympiad
REPORTER:
Taiwanese students competing at this year’s International Chemistry Olympiad have won three gold medals and one silver medal.
The competition challenges teams of students from around the world with a series of theoretical and practical challenges. Taiwan’s team came third place in terms of total gold medals at this year’s event in Uzbekistan. Team members will be eligible for scholarships, plus recommendations for university departments once they leave high school.
