Reported 9 months ago
The first batch of comprehensive income tax refunds for the year 112 have been announced, with over 3.43 million cases and a total refund amount of 559.2 billion yuan, expected to be credited by July 31 as per the statistics from the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry explained that the comprehensive income tax refunds will be distributed in three phases, with the first phase consisting of 3.357 million cases and a total refund amount of 549.6848 billion yuan, to be credited on July 31. Citizens who have not applied for direct refunds can do so online from June 26 to July 10 or submit the required documents to the tax authorities before July 10. The Ministry also reminded that those receiving direct refunds will see the money credited on July 31, while others can claim their refunds at financial institutions from July 31 to September 30 using the refund vouchers mailed by the tax authorities.
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Reported 9 months ago
Mexican Central Bank Governor Victoria Rodriguez indicated that the peso's volatility influenced the decision to maintain rates at 11%, considering its impact on inflation and future rate cuts. Factors such as the recent acceleration of inflation and the bank's efforts to combat it have created room for potential rate decreases. Despite the peso's depreciation following the election, ongoing disinflation progress and monetary policy restrictions could prompt rate cuts in upcoming decisions. Rodriguez highlighted that reducing rates does not imply a lack of restraint, citing reduced exchange rate volatility post-election.
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Reported 9 months ago
Taiwan's stock market closed at 23,032 points, up 126 points, successfully maintaining the key level of 23,000 points in the first half of the year. Foreign investors shifted from selling to buying, ending a five-day selling streak and injecting 8.8 billion NTD into the market. The three major institutional investors collectively bought a net of 9.096 billion NTD, with foreign investors stopping five consecutive selloffs. Self-operated businesses bought a net of 722 million NTD today, switching from buying to selling; while mutual funds switched from buying to selling and became the sole sellers, with a net sale of 524 million NTD.
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Reported 9 months ago
In Taipei's Neihu District, a 47-year-old pet shop owner reportedly committed suicide due to financial pressures on June 26. The owner's family alleges that he agreed to cover repair costs for a neighboring tenant's balcony in exchange for approval to register the shop but the tenant denied any such agreement. The tenant insisted all repairs were self-funded, leading to speculation of 'two projects.' The owner's daughter confirmed her father initially paid for balcony repairs, distinct from the tenant's waterproofing project, revealing the ongoing controversy.
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Reported 9 months ago
The TVBS intellectual variety show 'Please ATM,' hosted by Hu Gua and Sandra, will air a theme of 'Guardian Pets Face-off Competition' today, featuring high-educated guests such as Li Yi, Huang Qiuyi, Su Zongyi, Xia Jialu, and Zhang Jingwen. Stories and challenges revolving around their pets will be shared for a chance to win a substantial prize. Guests like Xia Jialu revealed amusing incidents with their cats, while others like Su Zongyi disclosed their passion for helping stray animals and working dogs. The episode promotes awareness on various animal topics and missions, with Hu Gua praising Su Zongyi's dedication. 'Please ATM' airs on TVBS channels every Monday to Friday night at 8:00 PM.
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Reported 9 months ago
In New Jersey, USA, a 1-year-old boy playing in his family's yard created a sinkhole as the ground suddenly collapsed, with the boy's mother hearing the vibration, rushing out to witness her son nearly falling into a roughly 3-meter deep sinkhole. The incident caused concern for safety in the neighborhood, with the boy thankfully not getting injured, but prompting worries about future similar events in the area, where a sinkhole had appeared several decades ago in a neighbor's yard.
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Reported 9 months ago
The Swiss National Bank refrained from intervening in the currency market during the first quarter as the Swiss franc weakened against the dollar and the euro. The central bank's decision to hold off on interventions, only purchasing 281 million francs in currencies, indicated a lack of need to manipulate the franc's value and showed satisfaction with its depreciation. This shift comes after the SNB had previously boosted the exchange rate by selling foreign reserves and buying its own currency to protect the Swiss economy, but now appears content with the franc's decline against major currencies like the dollar and the euro.
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Reported 9 months ago
Multiple shooting incidents across the US during the first week of summer, such as in Ohio and Alabama, have caused numerous injuries and casualties, partly attributed to the prevalence of modified firearms with increased firepower. The use of bump stocks for semi-automatic weapons has been highlighted as a key concern, with experts pointing out the heightened lethality of such modifications. Recent rulings by the US Supreme Court regarding firearms regulations, including the overturning of a ban on bump stocks, have sparked political debates and concerns over the court's increasing conservative shift and potential impacts on gun control legislation.
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Reported 9 months ago
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, known for criticizing Israel, is facing pressure to cancel a multi-billion dollar Malaysian airports privatization deal involving BlackRock due to its ties to Israel. Despite his support for Palestinians, Anwar defends the deal, reassuring US investors about Malaysia's stance on foreign investments. The controversy highlights the government's delicate balancing act between supporting Palestine and attracting global investors, with implications for Malaysia's reputation and Anwar's political standing.
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Reported 9 months ago
A woman named Wei's younger brother suffered a burn injury and was being treated at a hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. Upset with the nurse surnamed Fu's bandaging method, Wei physically attacked Fu by punching his chin, leading to a legal suit for violating the Medical Care Act. The incident occurred in March where Wei lost her temper and struck the nurse in the chin due to dissatisfaction with her brother's wound treatment. Investigation concluded with Wei being prosecuted for obstructing medical work under the Medical Care Act.
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Reported 9 months ago
Veteran journalist, 李錦奇, reported on June 28, 2024, that the summer vacation season has always been a peak period for the gaming industry, with this year's Esports World Cup (EWC) set to kick off on July 4 in Saudi Arabia and run through late August. The 19-game tournament boasts a total prize pool of nearly NT$20 billion, making it the highest in esports history. Market experts, like the manager of First Global eSports Esports Fund, Liu Yuling, are optimistic about the vast business opportunities stemming from the gaming industry, such as integrating anime and toy themes to enhance consumer value, as well as revenue streams derived from film and music licenses, theme parks, which are expected to continue boosting stocks related to esports concepts in the future. Liu Yuling highlighted the global gaming esports market, which is projected to reach $280 billion this year and is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of nearly 9% in the next three years, reaching around $360 billion by 2027. With a significant market share of 50% in the overall digital entertainment sector, the gaming market is witnessing fierce competition with the rise of new entertainment formats like streaming media and short videos, prompting industry players to focus on enhancing player engagement, developing game content, optimizing operations, and technologies to drive new growth momentum. The optimization of 5G network speeds and cloud deployment have become essential environments for the tech industry, leading to the emergence of new operational models in the gaming industry under the cloud development trend, such as cloud gaming and streaming platform subscription models, bringing new platform subscribers and revenue sources, driving mutual benefits for game developers and platform operators. The application of AI-generated technology also helps in cost reduction and improves marketing and advertising efficiency in the gaming industry, resulting in multiple advantages for the sector. Highlighting the interrelation of the gaming industry with other sectors, Liu Yuling emphasized the pivotal role of combining basic infrastructure and technological development needs with AI applications, driving the establishment in the semiconductor and software sectors. Moreover, the focus on innovation and popular trends in the gaming industry has drawn attention to game developers, operators, and platform operators who prioritize clear schedules for new game releases while creating communities, cloud integration, and IP applications, making them an investment focus. The article also mentions the significant performance of gaming and esports stocks, alongside the AI effect heating up, with gaming and esports indices benefiting from it. Bloomberg data shows that over the past five years, the esports index has had a return-risk ratio of 0.95, surpassing the S&P 500 index's 0.6, with an annualized return rate of around 20%, outperforming the S&P 500's 12.6%. Furthermore, compared to the Nasdaq, which is mainly composed of technology stocks, the esports sector has displayed significant advantages, maintaining a bullish structure in the US stock market and expected to continue boosting investments in gaming-related stocks. Given the impetus from economic recovery and consumer revival momentum, the esports gaming industry is witnessing continuous growth, prompting First Fund Management to advise players and active investors to consider participating in the esports technology industry investment opportunities through regular investment schemes. For more interesting articles, detailed market insights on popular topics such as the release of the Detective Conan movie, the lively opening of the Unification Era Kaohsiung Store, and the collaboration between Pizza Hut and 'Kuroko's Basketball' offering magic wand pizzas, kindly refer to the original article for details and viewpoints.
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Reported 9 months ago
During a meal at Keelung's 'Strongest Braised Pork Rice' restaurant, a diner discovered a cockroach wrapped in oil tofu, leading to complaints and a mere offer of a free meal as compensation. Following public outcry and a visit by health officials, it was found that the establishment did not meet food safety standards and was issued an improvement notice. The tofu supplier's premises were also inspected, leading to a shutdown for cleanup. The health bureau warned of fines up to 200 million NT dollars if violations persist.
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Reported 9 months ago
According to media reports, New Kinpo Group's Chairman, Chen Huaizhou, has submitted his resignation to the company due to health reasons. Initially, New Kinpo Group responded with no knowledge of the situation. However, it was officially announced this evening that the Chairman has resigned for personal health reasons, with no changes in the management team expected, thus no significant impact on securities prices or shareholder rights. The potential for high-level personnel changes in New Kinpo Group has gained attention, with Vice Chairman Wu Dongming and New Kinpo Life's Chairman Wei Baosheng being likely candidates to succeed as the new Chairman. Market expectations are pending approval from the Financial Supervisory Commission. Chen Huaizhou, who took office just a year ago, played a significant role in the potential merger between Taiwan Shin Kong Financial Holding and Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, serving as an important aide to Darren Chen, Chairman of Taiwan Shin Kong Financial Holding and major shareholder of New Kinpo Group. His move to New Kinpo Group was seen as a prelude to the possible merger between New Kinpo Group and Taiwan Shin Kong Financial Holding.
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Reported 9 months ago
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has introduced a new energy-saving measure where households can connect their smart homes to Taipower, allowing the company to remotely control and turn off appliances like air conditioners during peak power usage times, resulting in a fixed monthly discount of 48 yuan on electricity bills. However, the public seems reluctant to participate, citing concerns such as the negligible incentive and the belief that the focus should be on solving power shortages rather than curbing consumer usage. Taipower emphasizes that participation is voluntary and users can adjust their temperatures at any time, raising questions about the effectiveness of energy conservation if users opt for maximum cooling after signing up for the trial program.
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Reported 9 months ago
According to the latest news from Yahoo Taiwan, as of 9:56 am on June 28, 2024, the Central Weather Bureau continued to issue a heavy rain special warning, noting that the convective cloud system is developing vigorously, leading to short periods of heavy rain. Tonight until tomorrow (29th), there may be heavy or torrential rain in parts of Hualien County and Taitung County, and a chance of heavy rain in the Yilan area. Beware of lightning and strong gusts, and exercise caution against landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas, as well as flooding in low-lying areas. Heavy rain special warning issued. Regions under torrential rain alert: Hualien County, Taitung County. Regions under heavy rain alert: Yilan County. Remember to bring an umbrella when going out!
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Reported 9 months ago
Hong Kong actress Maggie Mok, known for her academic achievements and being crowned as one of the top ten Miss Hong Kong winners, recently posted a photo that alarmed netizens as they commented on her vacant expression and sunken cheeks, likening her to a zombie. Mok, who is married to a pilot, had shared pictures from their romantic honeymoon in the Maldives the previous month. However, her latest photo sparked criticism online, with some remarking on her changed appearance and age-related concerns. Mok's past relationships and social media interactions were also brought up in the context of this incident.
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Reported 9 months ago
Ding Chun Cheng, known as one of the 'Fashionable F4' members, has recently made a name for himself in the field of art curation. Attending the opening of a select shop named 'CLOUDNESS,' he showcased a casual chic style and brought along a Border Collie styled in a trendy pink raincoat. The shop also hosted Hollywood photographer and artist ACEOFLA's first Asian exhibition, featuring his unique collage photography works that blend modern art and pop culture elements. Six selected ACEOFLA pieces will be on display at the shop until July 31st.
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Reported 9 months ago
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is poised to join the elite $1 trillion club alongside tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms due to its pivotal role in the AI revolution. With a market cap of approximately $891 billion and a focus on high-performance computing (HPC) and AI chips, TSMC's accelerating growth trajectory suggests it could reach a $1 trillion market cap by 2025 or even sooner. As a key player in the AI ecosystem supported by forecasts of continued AI expansion, TSMC's valuation and growth potential make it an attractive investment opportunity.
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Reported 9 months ago
French inflation slowed down ahead of the elections, marking a slight decrease and supporting the European Central Bank’s decision to reduce interest rates. The inflation rate in France rose 2.5% in June, slightly lower than the previous month, while Spain also experienced a moderation in price gains. The ECB is hesitant to determine a clear monetary policy path due to uncertainties, and investors are anticipating further rate cuts in 2024. The cost of living remains a significant issue in the upcoming elections, impacting consumer confidence and driving concerns over policy changes.
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Reported 9 months ago
In the first TV debate of the US presidential election, current Democratic President Biden fell ill and performed poorly, allowing former Republican President Trump to make significant gains. Trump harshly criticized Biden as a 'Manchurian Candidate' allowing China to take advantage of America. Chinese netizens did not heavily criticize Trump's tough stance against China, and a stock named 'Trump Wins Big' even hit its daily limit. While both Trump and Biden attempted to show a strong stance against China in the debate, Trump accused Biden of being weak on China, claiming China is 'fleecing us' and Biden is 'destroying our country.' However, Biden retaliated by accusing Trump of speaking nonsense, stating that the current US-China trade deficit is the lowest since 2010. Both candidates emphasized a tough stance on China in their campaigns, promising more trade tariffs. Despite a slight easing in US-China relations after Biden's meeting with Xi Jinping last November, recent provocations in the South China Sea and dumping of cheap goods by Beijing have intensified tensions between the two economic powers once again.
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Reported 9 months ago
Shino Yoshi's Angel Garden on June 28, 2024, at 2:58 AM. Shino Yoshi mentions significant planetary changes this week, including Saturn retrograding in Pisces on 6/30 followed by Neptune also retrograding in Pisces, possibly causing stalled progress in certain areas. On 7/2, Mercury enters Leo, encouraging new interests. The 7/6 Cancer new moon allows wishes for nurturing one's inner child. Aries may encounter work fears but thrive in love under the Cancer new moon. Taurus should be cautious of organizational changes. Gemini faces work obstacles but can expect financial abundance. Cancer may meet learning challenges and sudden work trips. Leo could be emotionally confused; Virgo may face relationship sacrifices. Libra should avoid undue responsibilities at work. Scorpio might experience love setbacks. Sagittarius is advised to handle family responsibilities carefully. Capricorn should beware of misunderstandings with friends. Aquarius may experience financial losses. Pisces might face identity crises but could find unexpected financial gains.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 29th, Zhuangtou Theater of the Ministry of Culture will perform in Daliin, with County Magistrate Weng visiting the rehearsal where he transformed into a Centaur Thunder Deity to join the battle of Tang Monk against Thunderbolt. The production includes a 20-meter-long and 16-meter-wide four-headed dragon descending from the sky, providing an exhilarating experience for the audience. Weng enthusiastically recommends this special performance in Daliin, promising an unprecedented surprise for children and a thrilling experience for all spectators.
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Reported 9 months ago
The Ministry of Finance has reminded that there are still 3 million-dollar winners who have not claimed their prizes from the unified invoices issued in January and February of the 113th year. The deadline for claiming these prizes is July 5th. The Ministry highlighted the specific prizes and locations where the winning invoices were issued, along with instructions on how to claim the prizes using the Unified Invoice Prize Redemption App. Additionally, details of the current special prizes for the 113th year, including winners and prize amounts, were also provided.
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Reported 9 months ago
On June 28, 2024, the Ministry of National Defense responded to reports of a Hong Kong individual holding a UK passport entering the National Defense University for a meeting. It was discovered that the individual was a member of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese Political Advisory Conference. The Ministry stated that the National Defense University is an academic institution that regularly engages in exchanges with various sectors, with researchers subject to strict requirements to not discuss classified defense matters. The Ministry has requested the University to assess and improve its procedures to prevent intentional concealment of identity and guard against potential infiltration and sabotage.
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江祖平和廖苡喬在三立台灣台新戲《願望》中飾演角色，一見面就開打，廖苡喬擔任江祖平的武術指導。江祖平再度出演媽媽，減肥8公斤維持絕佳狀態，努力控制飲食和保持身材，與黃少祺合作。廖苡喬則在劇中拍吻戲，坦承有約會對象，透露擇偶條件。
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