Reported about 1 year ago
During a parliamentary session, Premier Su Tseng-chang received criticism for suggesting the use of household registration data to combat low birth rates in Taiwan. Premier Su clarified that the government has no intention of overstepping privacy boundaries. 2024年7月1日 下午11:22#國會風雲#少子化#戶政資料#卓榮泰 #TVBS新聞 #TVBS直播 #TVBS新聞網
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Reported about 1 year ago
In response to the Kuomintang (KMT) caucus planning to set up a Mirrors TV investigation team, the People First Party Legislative Yuan caucus convener, Huang Kuo-chang, stated that he neither approves nor opposes. With the parliamentary powers reform in effect, the opposition parties are planning to establish investigation teams to probe into scandals, including the 'Mirrors TV case'. The KMT caucus will form a special investigation team at the Legislative Yuan on the 3rd, and the People First Party caucus aims to establish an investigation committee on the 12th. Huang explained that their focus will be on topics related to the National Development Fund potentially becoming a fund for relief or facilitating collusion between officials and businesses. They will also investigate losses incurred by the fund and alleged improper use of Chinese-made equipment in Taiwan. Huang emphasized the need for thorough investigations and compliance with industry development regulations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
民眾日報2024年7月1日 下午11:21【民眾網編輯方笙楠基隆報導】基隆市第二分局於7月1日走入仁義里，與社區親友分享最新防詐騙資訊，以降低市民遭詐的風險。面對不斷增加的詐騙行為，第二分局特別派出打詐基隆隊向市民朋友宣導反詐知識，有效預防民眾受騙。警方提醒民眾不要輕信各種保證獲利、沒風險的詐騙訊息，呼籲大眾多認識詐騙手法，並若發現可疑情況可撥打110或165報案專線。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In an exclusive report on July 1, 2024, a disaster prevention drill was conducted in Taichung City to enhance disaster response capabilities and mechanisms due to frequent extreme weather events caused by climate change. The exercise involved tabletop simulations in the morning and live drills in the afternoon, aiming to assess response measures, improve communication and coordination among government agencies, and strengthen disaster preparedness. Various public and private entities participated, with special thanks extended to supporting organizations for their assistance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A high school student in Taoyuan City was swimming at the municipal pool last month when her ankle was cut by damaged tiles, resulting in a bloody injury and 2 stitches. City councilor Huang Chiung-hui received the complaint and described it as 'shocking'. The local government and operating company are actively assisting with insurance claims, seeking funds for renovations, and providing a safer sports environment. The incident raised concerns over the aging facilities of the pool, which has been in operation for over 30 years and now experiences maintenance issues.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 1, 2024, a 20-year-old girl was discovered sleeping in a trendy cafe in Kaohsiung, suspected to have been abandoned by her parents. The cafe staff reported her to the police as she hadn't made any purchases. An online video showing the girl being escorted out sparked discussions. The girl, living alone in Taiwan, was found in a bewildered state and uncooperative with authorities, leading to her being taken to a medical facility after evaluation. The incident took place in a cafe near an art museum, known as the 'most beautiful cafe,' where the girl had been sleeping since the afternoon and refused to leave despite the cafe's minimum spending policy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hong Kong actress Vivian Chow, known for her stunning looks and outstanding charisma, recently had a surprise guest, former actress Anita Mui, attend her performance in Wenzhou. Chow expressed her astonishment online, sharing that meeting Mui after such a long time filled her with emotions, stating, 'No matter how the world changes, being by your side, I am embraced by your overflowing love, as always.' The heartwarming reunion backstage sparked nostalgia among fans and left Chow deeply moved.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News on July 1, 2024, reported that Minister of Economic Affairs, Guo Zhihui, assured that despite recent electricity interruptions, the situation has improved by 70%, attributing the perception of power shortage to media coverage. The government remains committed to the non-nuclear homeland policy despite criticisms. Minister Guo stated that with the decommissioning of the Nuclear Three Plant, power generation will be compensated by other power plants, ensuring no power shortage in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The largest union at Samsung Electronics Co. is set to conduct a three-day walkout starting July 8, following failed wage negotiations. The National Samsung Electronics Union, which represents around 28,400 workers, decided on the strike after talks did not lead to agreements. This walkout is unprecedented in Samsung's 55-year history and could potentially impact the semiconductor industry in South Korea, leading to broader labor actions across the country.
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Reported about 1 year ago
行政院長卓榮泰在全國戶政日活動中提及少子化議題，建議採取一些措施以支持生育，但這引發外界質疑政府是否在進行類似「查水表」的行為。國民黨立委賴士葆批評卓榮泰連基本sense都沒有，質疑政策效果及個資問題。卓榮泰稍後澄清言論指出是為表揚戶政同仁而鼓勵健全戶政制度以助於人口規劃。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On the evening of July 1st, 2024, an incident in Seoul, South Korea, involved a car suddenly rampaging into pedestrians, resulting in 9 deaths and 4 injuries. The driver, who did not have alcohol in his system, claimed the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, a statement met with skepticism by experts. Among the casualties were four colleagues celebrating a promotion at a nearby restaurant, highlighting the tragic turn of events. Further investigation is underway to determine the true cause of the accident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The insider dealing case against Segantii Capital Management in Hong Kong, involving founder Simon Sadler and former trader Daniel La Rocca, has been adjourned to October 15 following a District Court hearing where no pleas were entered. The case, accused of trading shares of Esprit Holdings before a block trade in 2017, has been moved from a magistrates' court in June, and the defendants are reviewing unused materials related to the case. This legal action is one of the city’s highest-profile cases against a major hedge fund firm, with the trio alleged to have received inside information for the trade.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan reported on July 2 that the Chinese military conducted 13 aircraft missions and 6 naval activities around Taiwan's surrounding waters. Of note, the Chinese military's activities now cover the entire airspace of the southwest area of Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. This increase in Chinese military presence has impacted Taiwan's daily flight and training activities, leading to a restriction in the utilization of airspace around the island.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 1, 2024, at 11:17 PM, the man named Du who crashed into the Presidential Office yesterday while driving a Mercedes-Benz, was found to come from a wealthy background and was seen wearing at least 50,000 yuan worth of designer clothes during the incident. Du was apprehended for public endangerment by the Zhongzheng Police Station, and his wife, along with a lawyer, visited the police station last night to understand the situation. It was revealed that Du, who doesn't have a job and suffers from schizophrenia, had delusions of persecution which might have led to the incident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from July 6 to August 19, with Taiwan Sugar Corporation offering up to a 60% discount at its two accommodation spots in Hualien and Hualien. Through a special offer, visitors can stay for as low as 750 NTD per person and enjoy the unique experience of the festival. Additional perks include free bike rentals, complimentary coffee, and themed masks. The festival also extends its offers to Hualien, where Taiwan Sugar Corporation operates a Japanese-style wooden lodge, providing discounts on accommodation and free ice cream for ticket-holders. Whether traveling from Hualien to Taitung or vice versa, staying at Taiwan Sugar Corporation's accommodations is the ideal choice for festival-goers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Real estate appraisal firm, Jones Lang LaSalle, released the second-quarter market dynamics report showing that land transactions in H1 have surpassed 1 trillion NT dollars, with residential land demand remaining high and the New Taipei-Anhua housing loans heating up, potentially driving up housing prices despite stagnant market conditions. Residential and commercial land transactions continue to dominate, reflecting stable demands from developers and manufacturers, as well as an uptrend in transaction prices due to selective bidding. The article also discusses specific high-value land transactions and predicts a potential record-breaking year for property transactions due to increasing demand and inflation expectations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Lin Mingzuo, a former second-class police inspector who once served as the head of the Taichung City Criminal Investigation Bureau, is suspected of being an informant for a gambling group and has been detained after his initial two-month detention period expired, with a request for extension granted by prosecutors. Lin's detention has been extended until September after being involved in disclosing confidential information for a gambling group. The case has also led to the arrest of other key figures in the organization, including the gambling group's chairman Chen Zhenggu and former TVBS reporter Shi Zhenkang, with a total of seven people currently detained and prohibited from meeting visitors.
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Reported about 1 year ago
根據資深記者李錦奇的報導，台股ETF受益人數再次創下新高，來到870萬810人，連續18周增加。其中，群益台灣精選高息ETF（00919）在上周成為受益人數最多的ETF，增加3萬77人，受到投資人青睞。財富管理業者指出，台股高息ETF波動相對較低，建議投資人趁除息後的便宜價逢低進場布局。法人預估，台股企業獲利持續上揚，且未受區域政治風險影響，對後市仍持正面態度，建議採取逢低買進策略。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A tin-clad house in Miaoli experienced two separate fire incidents within 11 hours, with the entire ground floor ablaze in the first fire. The cause of these bizarre fires is still under investigation. The first fire broke out due to a washing machine, and after it was extinguished, flames resurfaced in the early hours of the following day, causing the house to burn completely, injuring a woman in her twenties from smoke inhalation. Firefighters responded to the 'one house, two fires' situation with multiple units and personnel, controlling the blazes after extensive efforts. The authorities are conducting a detailed investigation to determine the causes of both fires and the extent of the damage.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturing company, has faced controversy as its factory in Tamil Nadu, India, reportedly refused to hire married women as employees. This prompted human rights authorities in India to order an investigation into the gender discrimination in recruitment. The National Human Rights Commission of India has issued a statement calling it a serious issue of discrimination against married women, violating equality and equal opportunity. The news has sparked discussions among local Indian communities and political groups, urging a thorough investigation into the matter.
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Reported about 1 year ago
An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo experienced strong turbulence, resulting in dozens of injuries and prompting an emergency landing in Brazil. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 325 passengers onboard diverted to Natal, Brazil, with visible damage to the cabin. Around 40 passengers were hospitalized for minor injuries from the turbulence, with 11 still under observation. Air Europa arranged for another plane to pick up the passengers, while the affected aircraft remained in Natal for inspection.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After a meeting, the People's Party parliamentary group held a press conference announcing three resolutions, including inviting President Tsai Ing-wen to give a national report in the Legislative Yuan, pushing to process it in a parliamentary session on July 12. They also suggested implementing a parliamentary hearing system for the National Development Fund and the Mirror TV case. Huang Kuo-chang emphasized the need to investigate these matters seriously through a parliamentary hearing system, urging for transparency and accountability.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Art District may have a new cinema opening soon as Warwick Cinema Limited, the company that previously operated in Taipei and Taichung, purchased the iconic Weng Pin Hotel in Yancheng for 2.88 billion NT dollars. This acquisition has sparked interest in the real estate industry as the Yancheng area has been experiencing a real estate boom, with pre-sale prices reaching record highs. The potential development of the hotel property into a cinema or the addition of a new hotel has attracted significant attention.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In an exclusive report on July 1, 2024, at 11:10 PM, reporter Zhang Xiangyu revealed that the Taichung City Government's Environmental Protection Bureau, in collaboration with the local Taichung Prosecutor's Office, discovered a new type of environmental crime involving 'illegal waste collection services' through the 'Police-Prosecutor Environmental Crime Reporting System.' To deter illicit operators, they implemented a special operation targeting illegal waste collection and have uncovered 5 cases since 2022, all leading to administrative penalties under the Waste Disposal Act. The bureau highlighted the responsibility of entrusting waste to authorized disposal facilities and warned of fines and potential imprisonment for illegal operators. The public is urged to be vigilant and not support unlawful waste disposal practices to avoid environmental pollution and legal consequences.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Attention dinosaur enthusiasts! The most amazing dinosaur exhibition of this summer, 'Jurassic X Dinosaur Light and Shadow Exhibition,' is now at the Shilin Museum of Science and Education. Using realistic digital technology to create a boundary-defying corridor, visitors can experience the sensory shock of being in the Jurassic era up close, seeing pterosaurs soaring in the sky and engaging in 8 interactive experiences like comparing strengths with dinosaurs, feeding them, and experiencing the sensation of flying with wings like a pterosaur. The exhibition combines cutting-edge projection technology with interactive games to vividly bring the world of dinosaurs to life, blurring the boundary between virtual and reality, offering an extraordinary visual feast and taking visitors on a journey through the Jurassic world.
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