Reported 12 months ago
Police officers in Taichung City, Taiwan, used a clever tactic to rescue a cat trapped under a car engine by playing meowing sounds from a phone. Upon receiving the call for help, officers Luo Renchang and Jian Zhonghong rushed to the scene where they found a cat trapped under the hood of a car. By playing meow sounds from YouTube on a phone, the officers managed to attract the cat out safely. The car owner was grateful for the effective rescue operation. Police remind the public to check under cars and tap on engine hoods before driving to avoid accidents involving hidden animals.
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Reported 12 months ago
In response to the upcoming summer vacation season where teenagers are often seen riding heavily modified motorcycles emitting loud noises, Sanchong police conducted a joint inspection targeting noisy vehicles. During the operation that took place on the night of June 30th, they inspected 1048 vehicles, issued fines, and called back 35 noisy vehicles for inspection. Violations included unapproved modifications such as altered headlights or exhaust pipes. The police emphasized the importance of road safety and announced their continued efforts to enforce traffic laws to create a more friendly traffic environment.
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Reported 12 months ago
As the summer heat rises above 30 degrees, one netizen complained about spending 30,000 on an air conditioner but being shocked by a 25,000 installation fee, causing distress. The post garnered responses discussing the high installation fees due to the difficulty of hiring technicians, the necessity of using a crane to install outdoor units, and the recommendation to plan installations in advance. Netizens sympathized with the poster's predicament and shared similar experiences with high installation costs.
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Reported 12 months ago
As summer heats up, various bubble tea shops are offering special promotions. Tea Top is offering a free konjac jelly addition to their new Giant Grape Green tea until July 4, with a limit of two cups per person per day. CoCo is collaborating with Uber Eats for a buy one get one promotion on large pearl milk tea and grass jelly honey today. Kang Ching Long is offering a discount for online orders of two drinks starting today until July 16, featuring a new drink called 'Blue Love' with jasmine green tea, blue mandarin, orange jelly, and passion fruit. Limited coupons are available for this offer.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, the Taiwan stock market opened with the weighted index at 23,012.74 points, dropping 45.83 points in the first minutes to reach 22,951 points. Foxconn declared a dividend of 5.4 yuan per share, causing a stir. American stock markets rose on July 1, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 50.66 points, the Nasdaq up 146.69 points, the S&P500 up 14.61 points, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 4.89 points. Taiwan's stock market remains optimistic with funds concentrating on select individual stocks, making trading more challenging.
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Reported 12 months ago
一架从西班牙马德里起飞前往乌拉圭的波音787客机在飞行途中遭遇强烈乱流，迫降巴西，机上30名乘客受伤。座椅断裂、机舱天花板破损的照片在网上疯传。欧洲航空紧急安排另一架飞机接载滞留乘客。乘客描述当时飞机俯冲状态，未系安全带的乘客被抛向天花板。
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Reported 12 months ago
Foodpanda teams up with 8 popular bubble tea brands to offer July promotions, including discounts and buy one get one free deals. Starting from July 1st, customers can enjoy up to 59% off on selected items by spending over 279 NTD and entering the promo code. Featured brands include CoCo, COLD STONE, 珍煮丹, and more. Additionally, Starbucks introduces a new delivery-exclusive drink 'Caramel Cream Starbucks Nitro', available for 139 NTD for a limited time. Various discount codes and offers are provided for different brands throughout the month.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Due to heavy rain yesterday evening, the Suhua Highway experienced mudslides and overflowed onto the tracks, making the Chongde to Horen section of the Taiwan Railway temporarily impassable in both directions. Repair work was carried out overnight, with single-line traffic restored this morning. The western main line is still undergoing repair due to large amounts of debris. The county government of Hualien announced the closure of iron roads due to the heavy rain, resulting in the suspension of work and classes in Heping Village, Xiu Lin Township, today. More updates》Mudslides Overflow Tracks, Single-line Traffic Chongde-Horen Section of Taiwan Railway Restored, Suhua Highway Chongde Section Delayed till 5 p.m. for Clearance. Editor: Qin Yingwen
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Reported 12 months ago
Kris Wu has been in prison for almost 3 years due to his involvement in rape and orgies crimes, being sentenced to 13 years in prison by the Chinese authorities. Recently, there have been reports that Kris Wu's mother is interested in selling her son's BRABUS G800 luxury SUV, which has a market price of around NT$26.86 million, for a price of 6 million yuan, causing public attention. The car, originally owned by Kris Wu, is being marketed by the dealer with hints at the owner's identity, although some netizens have raised doubts about its color. This situation has raised speculations about Kris Wu's family's financial situation being in distress since his scandalous accusations in China led to this sale of the luxury car for cash.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, Xiao Yuer visited the Yellow River, a Vietnamese cuisine and chicken pho shop in Changhua located next to the Guava Milk King ChengGong Old Shop. The restaurant offers a cozy dining space with 28 seats and a self-service condiment area. Their menu features chicken and winter melon pho as main dishes, along with French bread, onion chicken salad, grilled pork skewers, and drinks. Notable dishes include the Vietnamese BBQ pork French bread and the chicken breast pho. The soup base is rich and flavorful, made with chicken and bones, and served with onions, cilantro, and spring onions. Customers can adjust the taste with lemon and chili at the self-service area. Address: No. 99 ChengGong Road, Changhua City. Phone: 047-200227.
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Reported 12 months ago
Foxconn distributed a dividend of 5.4 Yuan per share on the ex-dividend day, with the stock opening at a high of 213 Yuan and almost half of the dividends taken. Approximately 790,000 shareholders participated in the dividend distribution, which is estimated to reach 74.86 billion Yuan in total, making founder Terry Gou the biggest winner with an expected 9.4 billion Yuan. Foreign institutions have upgraded their target price for Foxconn from 210 to 255 Yuan, as the stock price recently surpassed the retirement price of former chairman Gou. Analysts predict a median target price of 205 Yuan, with Goldman Sachs holding the highest target price at 257 Yuan among foreign firms.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Exclusive report on July 1, 2024, at 9:12 PM. Despite the rising temperatures, schools at all levels are holding graduation ceremonies as scheduled. The Taipei City Wenshan Second Police Precinct visited various schools to educate graduates on preventing scams during summer vacation and in the future. During this year's graduation ceremony, a member of the precinct's anti-crime advocacy team, who was also a graduate, took the opportunity to raise scam awareness using a sign, surprising the audience. The officer emphasized the importance of continuously enhancing scam prevention knowledge to ensure financial security, encouraging young people to strengthen their scam prevention abilities and lead their friends and family in safeguarding their assets.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, at 9:10 PM, the Anping Navigation City, the former 304 Arsenal Xingxin Building which had been abandoned for over a decade, was leased by Shenyuan and Maret Water Co., Ltd. from the Cultural Bureau to be fully renovated as a cultural park themed around the various cultural symbols of the 17th-century Age of Exploration. The park not only introduces Tainan's (Dayuan/Anping) past and present but also fully presents Taiwan's international role and development over the past four centuries. The park features different sections like the Titanic Hall, the British Industrial Revolution Museum, the Great Navigation Story Hall, and more, creating an immersive experience for visitors.
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Reported 12 months ago
At the 35th Golden Melody Awards, popular band Five Person won the 'Song of the Year' award with their song 'Another Dark Night', but faced criticism from some netizens who questioned the commercialization of the song, even affecting their company Believe Music. Fellow singers Xu Xiansheng and Universe's Little Jade voiced their support on social media, moving many fans. Despite winning the 'Song of the Year' at the Golden Melody Awards this year, Five Person faced negative comments on PTT and Threads, with doubts about their commercial direction. The singers defended their team and partners, expressing the hard work behind their music.
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Reported 12 months ago
桃園在4月停電35次，台電否認缺電情況，引起許多關注。前立委郭正亮談到總統賴清德設立3個委員會處理氣候變遷等議題，擔心綠色通膨帶來物價上漲問題。郭正亮也提到中鋼董事長曾表示，若要符合歐洲標準，台灣鋼鐵價格將翻倍，預示綠色通膨可能導致價格上漲。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Hsiao Mei-chin, emphasized three main missions during an event, including safeguarding national development, uniting citizens to protect their welfare, and driving forward Taiwan's economy and industries for the well-being of all citizens. President Lai particularly highlighted the importance of Taiwan becoming an 'AI Island,' supported by initiatives like the upcoming establishment of the southern branch of the Advanced Institute of Science and its focus on cutting-edge technologies. He also stressed the significance of maintaining sovereignty, promoting peace, and enhancing economic resilience amid global challenges and opportunities in the digital age.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
A 16-year-old Chinese student studying in New Zealand was attacked by a woman with an iron rod while riding a bus in Auckland. The student suffered severe injuries with 5 broken teeth and a bloody face before another passenger intervened to help. The assailant fled the scene, prompting a police investigation. The Chinese Consulate in Auckland expressed serious concern and condemned the violence, urging for a swift apprehension of the suspect.
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Reported 12 months ago
The rise in U.S. yields supported the dollar, causing low-yielding currencies like the Japanese yen to struggle, dropping to its lowest level since 1986. The increase in Treasury yields was attributed to expectations of Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency, which led to higher tariffs and government borrowing. The yen continued to weaken, reaching 38-year lows against the dollar due to the significant interest rate gap between the U.S. and Japan. Chinese yuan faced similar pressure with U.S. 10-year yields exceeding Chinese government bond yields.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
With the ongoing recall of Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang led by the civic group 'Mountain and Sea Citizens Dismantling Liang Action,' the Democratic Progressive Party is considering potential candidates in preparation for a successful recall, including DPP council speaker Tong Tzu-wei and former legislator Tsai Shih-ying. Former DPP legislator High Chia-yu, who is a Keelung native, revealed on a recent program that she is prepared to enter the political arena at any time. Should the recall proceed smoothly, the vote could take place as early as September after an estimated 40,000 recall petition signatures are submitted in early July. Hsieh's recall has raised political tensions, including accusations of manipulation from both sides and a proposal to recall Keelung City Council Speaker Tong Tzu-wei by the KMT, triggering public anger and division.}
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, a tenant named Mr. Ma in Taipei revealed that his landlord increased the electricity fee to 8.46 yuan per kilowatt hour citing summer electricity rates, claiming it is not illegal based on Taipower's rate chart. However, the Chui Mama Foundation expressed that while setting the electricity fee at the maximum limit may not be illegal, the cost is clearly overcharged. The Ministry of the Interior's Consumer Protection Commission will implement a new version of the 'Residential Lease Agreement Template,' restricting landlords from charging electricity fees exceeding the 'average electricity price per period' or 'total electricity bill for the period.' This regulation aims to prevent landlords from overcharging tenants for electricity, with the new system expected to be effective in mid-July.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
Since Lai Ching-te took office, conflicts between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and within the country have intensified, leading to disappointment towards Lai Ching-te expressed by You Ying-long. You emphasizes that the political party infighting in Taiwan has entered a 'political earthquake period' and warns Lai to exercise restraint and not play until it ends tragically. This situation has raised concerns about unprecedented political battles and power struggles in Taiwan, leading to a chaotic and possibly uncontrollable political situation by the end of the year.
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Reported 12 months ago
48-year-old man surnamed Du drove his Mercedes-Benz car with words like 'national cognitive warfare', 'cyber security SOS invasion', 'AI transformation', 'consensus', 'major national' sprayed on it and crashed into the Presidential Office yesterday. This incident reminded of a similar case 10 years ago, where ex-military man surnamed Zhang, dissatisfied with a judicial ruling, drove a sand truck into the Presidential Office, sending a confession letter to media beforehand titled 'The idiot who crashed into the Presidential Office gate is me'. Zhang was later sentenced to prison after admitting to the crime, expressing grievances towards the government's 'unjust' actions.
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Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, at 9:05 pm, eight individuals invaded a university in northern Taiwan, attempting to recruit and flirt with female students, boldly writing phrases like 'Newcomer to the Eight Major Institutions' on a whiteboard inside a classroom. Despite the university's discontent with their behavior, the Taipei District Court ruled no penalty would be issued as the individuals' entry onto the campus was peaceful, sparking backlash from law enforcement. The incident involved individuals being arrested for disrupting social order but ultimately not penalized as ruled by the court, leading to discontent within the police force.
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Reported 12 months ago
Taipei City Government's Department of Tourism and Travel Bureau is organizing the 'Taipei Metro Exploration Team' special exhibition at the Taipei Exploration Hall from July 1 to October 31. The exhibition includes replicated metro train appearance, unique metro station models, various metro-related knowledge, interactive games, and outdoor experiential activities. Visitors can also win prizes like exquisite 'Taipei MRT electric train models' by participating in the exhibition and activities, encouraging people to explore Taipei Metro's development and daily life in a fun and engaging way.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 12 months ago
FTNN News Network reported on July 1, 2024, that the Taiwan stock market closed up 26.32 points yesterday at 23058.57, but opened today (2nd) with a drop of 45.83 points at 23,012.74, continuing on a downward trend. Sectors like shipping and optoelectronic stocks showed better performance. Among the top three weighted stocks, TSMC (2330) opened down by 1 point at 967 NT dollars; Hon Hai (2317) opened down by 1.5 points at 212 NT dollars; MediaTek (2454) opened down by 5 points at 1,410 NT dollars. Today, the Taiwan stock market dropped 45 points to open at 23012.
Source: YAHOO