Reported 8 months ago
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transport has connected 10 major cultural and educational exhibitions in Southern Taiwan to promote intellectual theme travel under 'Smiling South Bay.' The initiative ties in with the 2024 Taiwan Midsummer Festival running from June, offering limited-time discounts and promoting activities and special exhibitions at the venues. Notable promotions include discounts at the National Palace Museum Southern Branch, special offers for new games at Chimei Museum, and free souvenirs when visiting the National Taiwan Literature Museum. Other participating venues include the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, showcasing diverse marine life and attractions. The article lists each exhibition's highlights and discount offers, aiming to encourage visitors to explore cultural and educational sites in the region.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 24th, Taiwan stocks plummeted by nearly 400 points during intraday trading. The decline was attributed to the fall of U.S. stocks last Friday as well as the selling pressure on heavyweight stocks. While most tech stocks pulled back, Innolux experienced a significant surge in volume, with shares climbing over 3.5%. Amid rumors of revitalizing assets and advancements in semiconductor technology, Innolux showcased a strong buying position while emphasizing focus on core business and development. Analysts warn of increased market volatility, highlighting overvalued stock prices and advising on strategic sector allocations for future investments.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 28-year-old woman in South Africa was gruesomely attacked to death by four pit bulls owned by her boyfriend, with disturbing footage circulating online. The owner, suspected of manslaughter, was arrested by the police. The incident occurred at Namibia Square, where the victim was found fatally injured and later pronounced dead on the scene. Three of the dogs were euthanized, and the fourth was taken into the care of the local prevention of cruelty to animals association.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, Taipei Fubon Bank's friendly financial services have shown remarkable results in everyday life through small gestures like fixing a typo, providing a pair of slippers, leaving a heartfelt note, or showing a caring gesture. Each employee at Taipei Fubon Bank is a 'Small Gestures Researcher' who turns every small act into the best possible one, bringing distant banking services closer to customers. The bank's 'Small Gestures Research Institute' focuses on observing and studying details to ensure the best service for each customer.
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Reported 8 months ago
A grazing site in Jinmen has been illegally occupying national land for 10 years, allowing cattle to roam the streets unchecked and leaving dead cattle unattended. The county government has fined the site 850,000 Taiwan dollars and threatens to confiscate the cattle if they are not relocated. The livestock activities have caused environmental issues, traffic disturbances, and disruptions to residents' daily life. Efforts to resolve the situation have been ongoing for years with little success, leading to ongoing conflicts between the livestock squatters and the authorities.
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Reported 8 months ago
The US stock market saw all three major indices decline on June 21st, affecting Taiwan's performance on June 24th; the Taiwan Stock Exchange dropped over 280 points below 23,000 at the opening, with tech giant TSMC falling by 18 points to 952. The index opened at 23,124 points but extended its losses, reaching 22,895.44 points with a 357.95-point or 1.54% drop by 10 AM. Tech stocks and heavyweight stocks like Foxconn and MediaTek experienced significant declines, while some others maintained slight increases. Various factors like upcoming FOMC talks, the first US presidential debate on the 27th, and economic data releases can impact the market.
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Reported 8 months ago
When traveling in Japan and exploring various attractions, transportation costs can be a significant part of the travel expenses. The JR Tokyo Wide Pass allows unlimited rides to multiple Tokyo suburban attractions within three days, saving a considerable amount on transportation. The pass covers areas in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures, making it an economically practical choice for foreign travelers, including those with non-Japanese passports, to use on various railway lines and routes within the specified regions.
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Reported 8 months ago
Veteran artists Yu Tian and Li Ya-ping arrived at the Shilin District Court to resolve a custody battle with their son-in-law Chen Jian over their two grandchildren. Chen Jian was arrested for alleged fraud, leaving the children in the care of Yu Tian and Li Ya-ping. After a video conference mediation session, no decision was reached, with further mediation expected. Yu Tian and Li Ya-ping expressed their desire to care for their grandchildren and help guide them, while Chen Jian is still considering the children's future. The family remains in communication despite the unresolved situation.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 24, President Lai Ching-te signed the Legislative Yuan reconsideration document concerning the nationally controversial 'Parliament Empowerment Act' passed with support from both the blue and white parties. Despite officially announcing the law, President Lai clearly expressed his disagreement by adding specific comments on the document, leaving a historical record of his stance. He emphasized that certain amendments in the law raised concerns about violating the separation of powers and infringing on people's basic rights, suggesting the matter be resolved through constitutional court rulings to protect democratic order and fundamental rights.
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Reported 8 months ago
Recently, a scam targeting cryptocurrency investment deceived a 64-year-old man surnamed Liu out of 230,000 yuan. Upon learning of this, his grandson reported it to the police and devised a plan with them to lure a male driver surnamed Tang into a 1 million yuan cash exchange. Tang was successfully apprehended with a handwritten receipt of 1 million yuan found on him. The police later transferred Tang for further investigation under fraud and anti-money laundering laws.
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Reported 8 months ago
The collaboration of 'Marketer x International Digital Marketing Association' on June 23, 2024, delves into grasping marketing budgets and understanding the trends brought about by online marketing. The shift in eras has resulted in increased time spent online by the general public, with consumers habitually conducting internet searches before making decisions. The demand for digital marketing has surged significantly due to the impact of the pandemic, thus heightening the importance of digital marketing. The goal of marketing goes beyond short-term results, emphasizing long-term business objectives. Strategies for marketing budgets can be simplified into online and offline categories, with a focus on online analysis in this article. It suggests starting with setting overarching goals, establishing specific methods to achieve these goals, precisely positioning the directions for more accurate budget planning, and effective outcome control. Readers are encouraged to read the detailed content for more insights.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te announced today that the Presidential Office will seek a constitutional interpretation. Lawyer Hong Wei-sheng pointed out 6 major points of contention regarding the amendments, including the requirement for the President to deliver a national address at the Legislative Yuan and undergo questioning, which he argues violates the President's personnel initiative formation rights, lacks transparency in the process, and may lead to potential violations of the Constitution. The amendments have raised concerns over the separation of powers and the integrity of the constitutional system, questioning whether they adhere to the constitutional arrangements established after the 1997 constitutional amendment introducing a dual executive system in Taiwan.
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Reported 8 months ago
ByteDance from China is collaborating with Broadcom to develop an advanced AI chip to secure a stable supply of high-end chips amidst U.S.-Sino tensions. The 5nm application-specific integrated chip (ASIC) will adhere to U.S. export restrictions, with manufacturing to be outsourced to Taiwan's TSMC. This partnership allows ByteDance to reduce procurement costs and ensure a stable supply of higher-end chips, with a focus on enhancing its algorithms for various apps including TikTok and Doubao.
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Reported 8 months ago
A street fight broke out in Sanxia, New Taipei City involving teenagers. Two groups were seen fighting with sticks and even spraying pepper spray, causing panic among passersby. Nine people were arrested, with the altercation believed to have started from an online confrontation between a 16-year-old from Tucheng and a 17-year-old from Sanxia. The confrontation escalated into a physical fight on the street, resulting in injuries for both sides. They were arrested and charged by the police for disorderly conduct and assault.
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Reported 8 months ago
According to a study by the Building and Climate Laboratory (BCLab) at National Cheng Kung University, on June 22, Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan may see their high-temperature areas connected and expanding, similar to the situation where the heat island in Tokyo has expanded 60 kilometers, making cooling down in the future more difficult. Professor Lin Ziping mentioned that residents in urban areas will face dual heat stress from climate change and urban heat islands, with the high-temperature regions possibly becoming a tropical zone from Keelung to Taoyuan, making heat dissipation even more challenging.
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Reported 8 months ago
Entering the third quarter, various banks are competing with high-interest USD fixed deposit schemes, with Taiwan Shin Kong Bank offering a low-threshold high-interest USD fixed deposit plan allowing a minimum individual deposit of only USD 1,000 to enjoy a 6% annual interest rate. Other banks like HSBC are offering 7% interest rates to clients with over 30 million in assets, while Banqiao First Bank and Yungfeng Bank also have competitive interest rates for USD deposits, emphasizing the benefits of diverse asset allocation to reduce risks and seize opportunities in the investment market.
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Reported 8 months ago
A traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Kangding Road and Neijiang Street in Taipei City at 10:04 a.m. today, where a cement mixer truck ran over a pedestrian who was crossing the street. The woman's left thigh was crushed, and her left and right hands were covered in blood. Despite being rescued by the Taipei City Fire Department, the woman, who was still conscious, was pronounced dead at National Taiwan University Hospital at 11:30 a.m. The driver of the cement mixer truck, surnamed Wang, aged 61, was found to be driving under the influence, with a blood alcohol content of 0.11 milligrams, and is being prosecuted for public endangerment and involuntary manslaughter. The tragic incident resulted in the woman's death.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Taiwan, a McLaren supercar was stuck in the middle of the road for 8 hours as it couldn't be towed due to its unique locking system and low chassis, causing public outrage towards the police who had to guard the vehicle. Towing companies were hesitant to assist, even when the police were willing to cover the costs, leaving frontline officers feeling helpless and calling for new regulations or waivers for towing supercars to avoid similar situations in the future.
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Reported 8 months ago
Yutian and Li Yaping appeared at Shilin District Court early on the 24th to attend a mediation court with son-in-law Chen Jian to fight for the custody of their two young grandchildren. Yuren Xiang and his wife Rou Rou inadvertently revealed this during a live broadcast on the 23rd, where they also discussed Yutian's health condition, mentioning that he had a minor stroke but is currently okay. Rou Rou accidentally leaked that Yutian would be in court on the 24th, which was confirmed when Yutian and Li Yaping were interviewed leaving the court around 10 a.m. on the 24th.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 23, 2024, the Parliament Reform Act was passed in Taiwan, granting the Legislative Yuan expanded investigative powers and making the President's annual address to the Legislative Yuan a regular occurrence with real-time question and answer sessions, which raised constitutional concerns. President Tsai Ing-wen announced that the recent amendments raised constitutional doubts and blurred the constitutional provisions on the separation of powers and checks and balances. Therefore, she, as the guardian of liberal democracy and constitutional government, declared plans to apply for a constitutional interpretation and temporary disposition from the Constitutional Court to uphold the constitutional order, safeguard people's basic rights, and ensure parliamentary reform is executed lawfully and constitutionally.
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Reported 8 months ago
In a case at the Supreme Court on June 23, 2024, mountaineering leader Wang Quanxiang, also known as 'Master Tiger,' was ordered to pay over 2.55 million in damages to the family of a deceased climber. Wang organized a mountain crossing journey where a climber fell to his death after being inadequately equipped and pressured to ascend 'Xuegu Mountain' despite warnings. Wang was found guilty of negligence resulting in death, and his appeal for a reduced compensation amount was rejected, with the judgment finalized. Wang’s actions, lack of preparation, and disregard for safety measures were highlighted in the court's decision.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Lai Ching-te expressed concerns over a recent parliamentary bill that grants lawmakers new investigative powers, potentially leading to the summoning of employees from companies like TSMC and risking the leakage of commercial secrets. Lai emphasized the importance of safeguarding Taiwan's economic development and reassured that any legislation causing disruptions to the economy would not be allowed. He highlighted the confidence shown by both local and international investors in Taiwan, despite worries about the impact of the bill on investment and Taiwan's international competitiveness.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Taoyuan City, Guanyin District, an 8-year-old boy woke up at around 7 a.m. and found a note from his mother on the table saying she went out to buy vegetables. The boy, wanting to find his mother outside, became lost in the community hall, where he started crying. The Dayuan Police Substation was alerted by the administrator and arrived to comfort him. After patiently speaking with the boy, they managed to get his mother's name and contact her to safely reunite them. The mother, surprised by her son's actions, expressed gratitude for the police's help.
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Reported 8 months ago
As the issue of parliamentary reform continues to simmer, Lai Ching-te recently stated his intention to uphold the spirit of 'guarding constitutional governance and protecting the people' by requesting a constitutional interpretation. When asked whether he would deliver a Presidential Address to the Legislature, Lai emphasized that the decision should wait until the results of the constitutional interpretation are released. Lai stressed the need to respect the seriousness of the Constitution and refrain from hasty actions before the interpretation results.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced his decision to apply for a constitutional interpretation and interim injunction regarding the parliamentary reform bill, sparking media questioning as to why he opted for a constitutional interpretation instead of initially using the constitutional inter-institutional mediation power granted to the President; Lai explained that as he had already submitted the constitutional interpretation, it was inappropriate for him to further use the inter-institutional mediation power. Lai emphasized his commitment to uphold the spirit of 'safeguarding constitutional governance and protecting the people' in pursuing the constitutional interpretation. He mentioned that if future disputes arise among the five branches, he will utilize the President's inter-institutional mediation power to resolve the issues if necessary.
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