Reported 12 months ago
The latest statistics from the Ministry of Finance show that in 2022, the number of households with comprehensive income over 2 million exempt from tax has exceeded 300, reaching 318, which is a significant increase of 79 households compared to 2021. This increase is attributed to adjustments in various deduction amounts benefiting high-income individuals. The analysis also reveals a widening income gap between the highest and lowest income brackets, with scholars suggesting subsidies on electricity prices for low-income individuals and increased taxes on high-income earners through investments to achieve tax fairness.
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Reported 12 months ago
Ukrainian actress Jiana and Malaysian actor Zuxiong, who recently got married, shared their parenting experiences on social media. Zuxiong expressed anger after an Uber driver took off with his daughter still in the vehicle, calling the driver reckless and emphasizing his determination to protect his child. This incident follows Jiana's recent encounter with neglectful parenting at a park, prompting her to speak out against such behavior.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, at 6:36 p.m., Tzu Chi Elementary School in Walnut, California, held its 2023 academic year graduation ceremony. Many distinguished guests were invited to attend and present awards to students, including bilingual achievement medals, praising the children for laying a solid foundation in language abilities while integrating Chinese culture and Tzu Chi's humanities. More on DA.AI News: Fast Fashion Becomes Disaster Earth Almost Drowned in Clothes Good Morning Tzu Chi │ COP29 Pre-Meeting Seeks Solutions for Food Crisis
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, at 6:35 PM, Tzu Chi Medical Association and volunteer teams traveled to Sanzhi and Pingxi districts in New Taipei City to provide home medical consultations. Upon seeing Tzu Chi volunteers and medical staff, some elderly residents living alone opened up and chatted, improving their mood. The volunteers included Huang Yaoting, Zhang Yichuan, Xu Xidong, Chen Yiwei, Chen Wenzhen, Zeng Boxiang, and Qiu Yujuan.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to SET News, on June 20, 2024, at 6:35 pm, entertainment center / by Zhang Jianing, 28-year-old Chinese male singer Jiang Zhihao, who participated in the talent show 'Youth With You 3', revealed his battle with lung cancer last year and was recently informed by doctors that the cancer cells have spread to his brain membrane, leaving him with only 3 months to live. He shared his current condition on Weibo, expressing that he often experiences severe headaches and thoughts of ending it all, leading to an outpouring of support from fans. Jiang Zhihao, who does not smoke or drink, remains optimistic yet struggles with physical and mental challenges due to the cancer's progression.
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Reported 12 months ago
In the upcoming UK general election on July 4, polls continue to show that the ruling Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Sounak is significantly behind the main opposition Labour Party, facing a predicted disastrous defeat. The possibility of Labour securing over 400 seats, a historic victory, is high, potentially leading to the return of Labour to Downing Street. This political gamble by Sounak, where the Conservatives might fall to around 100 seats, risks making him the first sitting UK Prime Minister to lose seats. The uncertainty surrounding the election is exacerbated by the participation of Brexit champion Farage with the far-right 'Reform UK' party, adding to the Conservatives' challenges. Sounak's decision to hold the election early has been seen as a risky move, with economic conditions and recent tax policies not favoring the Conservative Party, especially after the Bank of England's decision to potentially lower interest rates in August, signaling a possible end to the Conservative reign.
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Reported 12 months ago
As the crisis in the Red Sea intensifies due to conflicts in Lebanon and elsewhere, container shipping rates have been continuously rising since July. Experts predict that the delayed impact of the Red Sea crisis on profits will soon become evident, with container shipping companies expected to see significant profit growth starting from June. The top three container shipping companies are projected to collectively earn over 500 billion NT dollars in the second quarter, with the potential to reach billions this season. The current high freight rates have led to optimistic projections for the financial performance of these companies, surpassing the earnings of the entire previous year.
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Reported 12 months ago
In Taipei, to strengthen the supervision of the 'Youth Housing Loan Preferential Program' (New Qingan) and address potential loopholes, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ruan Qinghua, convened a meeting with eight major state-owned banks. It was revealed that these banks have identified over 1,700 suspected cases of mortgage fraud. They have agreed on measures such as including a 'one loan limit' clause in the contracts, actively contacting credit information sharing centers, and taking steps to combat violations in the mortgage application process. The Finance Ministry is overseeing the implementation of improved measures and plans for further investigations into these cases.
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Reported 12 months ago
According to the Financial Supervisory Commission, the three financial industries (banking, securities and futures, and insurance) collectively earned a pre-tax profit of NT$483.9 billion in the first five months of 2024, reaching a new historical high for the same period. This marked a 93.5% year-on-year increase and nearly 70% of the profits for the entire year of 2023. With the peak profit performances achieved by these industries in 2021, 2023, and now in the first five months of 2024, it is anticipated that they will continue their profitable streak for the whole year. Factors driving these record profits include heightened interest income and SWAP investment gains in the banking sector, a depreciating New Taiwan Dollar benefiting the insurance industry, and a booming stock market benefiting the securities and futures sector. The Financial Commission expects the financial industries to continue their strong performances for the rest of the year.
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Reported 12 months ago
In Taipei, on June 30, 2024, the Department of Environment will convene the fourth Carbon Fee Rate Review Committee on the 5th. An anonymous committee member suggested that since the Department plans to gradually increase the rate, they should start with a minimum of 100 yuan per ton, which would not only avoid concerns about green inflation, but also carry symbolic significance. The focus is on the debate between the industry's expected rate of 100 yuan per ton, the Department's initial estimate of 300 yuan, and the environmental group's expectation of 500 yuan. The committee member mentioned that the carbon fee rate is not a fixed amount for collection and will be gradually increased in the future. The aim is to start the process quickly and move Taiwan into a carbon pricing era.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, in Gongyi City, Henan Province, China, a rocket debris crash and explosion incident occurred when a private rocket company was testing the ground power system. Thankfully, there were no casualties reported. The rocket, 'Tiangong 3,' failed during the test flight, resulting in a dramatic explosion and fire at the crash site, which was quickly extinguished. Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media, but as of now, there has been no official explanation from Chinese rocket launch authorities.
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Reported 12 months ago
After losing a televised debate to Republican opponent Trump on June 27th, US President Biden faced worries and calls for withdrawal from many Democratic supporters. However, Biden seemed unfazed by the advice and continued to reassure donors in multiple fundraising events that he had the capability to overcome challenges and defeat Trump. Despite some donors expressing concerns, Biden's campaign team raised $27 million within 24 hours after the debate, totaling around $880 million, as he actively campaigned and tried to reassure supporters.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the first televised debate on June 27 between current President Biden and former President Trump in 2024, Biden's poor performance has sparked calls within the Democratic Party for him to withdraw. If Biden does not voluntarily withdraw, the party faces significant challenges in changing candidates and the process may lead to chaos. With the Democratic National Convention scheduled from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, Biden's lackluster debate performance has raised speculation of a potential candidate switch. If Biden were to withdraw, possible replacements include Vice President Harris, Governor Newsom of California, and Governor Whitmer of Michigan, although none have expressed intention to challenge Biden directly. The party is facing the prospect of a contested convention, where delegates and party leaders would need to negotiate and potentially go through multiple rounds of voting to select a candidate if no one secures a majority of votes.
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Reported 12 months ago
Following a poor performance in his first televised debate on June 30, 2024, US President Biden faced calls to withdraw, but remains unfazed. According to Axios, only First Lady Jill, Biden's sister Valerie, and close friend and advisor Kaufman have the influence to sway his decision. Biden's allies speculate that if he doesn't run for re-election, Vice President Harris would struggle to secure the Democratic nomination and boost Trump's chance of winning. Despite concerns, Biden's team remains focused on campaign strategies and fundraising efforts post-debate.
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Reported 12 months ago
French President Macron surprisingly announced the dissolution of the National Assembly 'National Assembly' after the European Parliament election defeat in early June, leading to chaos in French politics. Facing the rise of the far-right in the European Parliament and the possibility of them taking over the French Parliament, Macron's second term future is uncertain, plunging the country into unpredictable territory. The early election was seen as a move to respect the will of the people amidst threats from opposition parliament members. The new National Assembly, potentially with a conflicting political stance, could counterbalance Macron's policies, making him effectively powerless in governance.
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Reported 12 months ago
France held the first round of parliamentary elections on June 30, 2024, with high support for far-right parties potentially forming the first far-right government since World War II, reshaping French politics and causing a significant shift at the core of the EU. President Macron's centrist camp called for early elections following a defeat to far-right leader Le Pen's 'National Rally' in the European Parliament elections, with results expected to be finalized on July 7. While polls suggest the National Rally may win the most seats, it remains uncertain if they will secure a majority.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, France held the first round of parliamentary elections with a turnout higher than expected, reaching 26% by midday, the highest since the 1981 parliamentary election. The turnout surpassed that of 2022 by a significant margin, especially notable in Paris, where it doubled from 2022 to 25.48%. The increased interest is seen as reflecting the election's significance, with the possibility of a right-wing populist government taking the lead post-election.
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Reported 12 months ago
The first round of voting for the French Parliament elections took place on June 30. This election holds great significance for President Macron, as the far-right party 'National Rally' has a high chance of securing a majority of seats, potentially leading to an awkward 'coexistence' scenario with Macron until 2027. This would mark the first time in 22 years that a French president shares power with a non-mainstream political party. With voter turnout expected to be high and significant competition among the three main factions, the results of the first round will determine potential shifts in France's political landscape.
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Reported 12 months ago
On June 17th, Wu Mengting, a strikingly beautiful student from Banqiao Senior High School who appeared on the variety show 'Hot Favorite', tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident while practicing riding with a friend named Jin. The incident took place as they collided with an elderly woman's parked scooter along Yimin Road, causing a subsequent collision with a car and resulting in Wu's fatal head injury. Netizens debated whether the elderly woman was at fault, with some blaming the car driver for multiple errors, while others believed the elderly woman's misstep led to the tragedy. Critical discussions on defensive driving and road awareness ensued among online users.
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Reported 12 months ago
立委萬美玲連續17年舉辦「義捐秀髮 美麗重生」活動，今有逾500人響應捐髮。信義國小5年級的李宇馨和母親一同捐出6年長髮，父親、哥哥也一同捐髮。會稽國小的蔡昕紘和父親蔡佾臻一家三口已捐髮12次。捐髮者來自各年齡段，義捐活動已進入第17年，感人地幫助癌友重拾自信。
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Reported 12 months ago
Amid signs of a slowing US economy, the momentum of the S&P 500 stock index has stalled, making July crucial for the stock market as upcoming events like the June jobs report, inflation data, and Federal Reserve (Fed) decisions will impact the future market. After reaching a record high on June 18 at 5,487 points, the S&P 500 has dropped 0.5% to 5,460 points, reflecting investors eager to take profits. Data showing economic slowing, including personal spending and unemployment insurance claims, have weighed on market optimism, with expectations Fed may cut rates later this year. Key July events include the employment report on July 5, the June consumer price index (CPI) on July 11, and the Fed's interest rate decision meeting on July 30-31.
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Reported 12 months ago
NVIDIA's founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, has sold shares worth $123 million through pre-planned trading this year, with more sales to come. Using a 10b5-1 trading plan, Huang sold 720,000 shares at an average price of $131.44 per share, totaling approximately $94.6 million. This is part of a larger plan to sell up to 6 million shares after a stock split. Huang currently holds 80.7 million shares personally, among others, signaling his ongoing divestment strategy.
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Reported 12 months ago
In an effort to retain talent, Toyota in Japan is considering implementing a new work system where certain office and technical staff can have three-day weekends. The new system will allow non-production staff to have this flexibility without changing total work hours or salary levels. Toyota aims to increase employee motivation and retain skilled staff by allowing them to choose their weekly work days. The system will apply mainly to office roles like sales, procurement, and accounting, as well as technical roles in software, vehicle development, and quality control. Toyota plans to discuss job distribution and evaluation methods with both management and employees before implementing the new system as they aim to make the work structure more flexible and encourage autonomous work to increase work incentives.
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Reported 12 months ago
During the hot and humid summer in Taiwan, where many insects become active, a netizen shared a shocking discovery of a giant cockroach inside their half-used package of toilet paper in the bathroom, prompting them to immediately discard the entire pack in a plastic bag and throw it away. The post gained widespread praise and comments supporting the decisive action taken, with some even jokingly suggesting it was the behavior of a wealthy individual to waste an entire pack of toilet paper.
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Reported 12 months ago
The Detroit Pistons, who suffered a franchise record of 28 consecutive losses last season and finished at the bottom with a 14-68 record, have signed a 5-year head coach contract with J.B. Bickerstaff, recently dismissed from the Cleveland Cavaliers by ESPN's reputable reporter Wojnarowski. The Pistons hope Bickerstaff can turn around their recent poor performance and bring a fresh start to the team. This move marks another bold gamble by the Pistons' management, following the dismissal of the previous coach after just one season despite a hefty 6-year, $78.5 million contract. Bickerstaff, with a career coaching record of 255 wins and 290 losses in regular seasons and a dismal 7-15 in playoffs, faces the challenge of leading a young Pistons team to success or potentially facing another midseason replacement next summer.
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