Reported about 1 year ago
During the 2024 Asian Junior Badminton Championship in Indonesia, 17-year-old Chinese badminton player Zhang Zhijie collapsed on the court and eventually passed away that night at 11:20 PM. Despite showing signs of life initially, Indonesian medical staff arrived late and failed to perform CPR or other urgent measures, missing the crucial golden rescue window. Zhang, praised as a prodigy, started playing badminton young and had a promising career. The cause of his sudden fainting and subsequent death remains undiagnosed, with speculations ranging from a heart attack to potential COVID-19 related complications.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Xing Green Electronics, a subsidiary of the US-China Silicon Crystal Group dedicated to green energy development, signed a renewable energy purchase agreement with Nanya Technology and its affiliate Formosa Plastics Group. Starting from the third quarter of 2024, Xing Green Electronics will supply green power to Nanya Technology and Formosa Plastics Group for a 10-year period, totaling 400 million kWh. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 197,000 tons, equivalent to the annual carbon sequestration of 511 Daan Forest Parks, further enhancing their international competitiveness by promoting the use of renewable energy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Shanghai, a Ferrari F8 caught fire while driving, with the rear half completely burned and close to being scrapped. It was reported that the fire may have been caused by the driver's negligence. The owner confirmed that the incident occurred while the car was being driven by a friend through a car-hailing platform. The exact cause of the fire is still pending official investigation. The owner, who bought the car just two years ago, is now planning to take legal action against the car-hailing service for the incident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Arabic-language adaptation of Bravo’s TV series, ‘Top Chef Middle East,’ is relocating to Saudi Arabia’s Neom hub for its eighth season. MBC, in collaboration with Neom Media Industries, will produce the reality culinary competition near the innovative city known as ‘the Line.’ The move is seen as a significant step in reshaping the future of filming in the Kingdom, combining culinary arts with modern urban development and ecological awareness to reflect Neom's values.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 40-year-old male hairstylist from Taiwan spent 700,000 NT dollars to marry an 18-year-old Vietnamese woman, sparking discussions about cross-border marriages. This unconventional match has inspired unmarried Taiwanese men, including lawyers, accountants, and engineers, to consider similar relationships. A lawyer shared his desire to marry a Vietnamese bride due to challenges he faced with Taiwanese women, while other professionals also expressed interest in exploring cross-cultural relationships after reading about the hairstylist's story.
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Reported about 1 year ago
K Health是一家提供聊天機器人給病人的人工智慧公司，最近由Marcelo Claure的Claure集團領頭，籌得5000萬美元的股權融資。CEO Allon Bloch表示，這筆交易讓紐約K Health的估值達到約9億美元。資金將用於改進公司的人工智慧技術，並在美國擴展業務，包括與更多的健康系統整合。Claure表示，K Health對帕勞市拿及以色列Maccabi醫療保健服務的匿名患者數據的使用，以及與電子病歷的整合，吸引了他的注意。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In response to the issue of declining birth rates, Premier Su Tseng-chang suggested that household registration units can match data of unmarried individuals or married couples without children to relevant agencies for the introduction of incentive policies. During the '2024 National Household Registration Day' event, Premier Su Tseng-chang emphasized the importance of tackling the declining birth rate as a national security issue and encouraged closer collaboration between agencies and the household registration sector to address this crisis.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In response to the recall of Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang initiated by the Green Camp, the Nationalist Party held a counteraction meeting at the central party headquarters to establish the 'Protect Keelung Team' composed of members from the party central, Keelung City Government, Legislative Yuan Nationalist Party Caucus, and Keelung City Council Nationalist Party Caucus. This team aims to protect Keelung and counter malicious recalls, emphasizing the need for Xie to focus on city governance while the party handles the political defense, separating the governance from political affairs. The team will employ various methods such as press conferences and speeches to address daily political attacks and defenses, allowing Xie to deal with the recall process confidently.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 2024 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), led by the US, began on June 27th in Hawaii and its vicinity. Renowned Chinese military expert Zhang Junshe suggested that the aim of this exercise is for the US to coerce other countries to join its led small circle, stirring up camp confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region. Participating in the RIMPAC exercise is the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson CVN-70. Zhang indicated that the exercise is aimed at preparing for potential scenarios of amphibious attacks amid recent Chinese developments in this area, with the ultimate goal of countering the People's Liberation Army. Zhang also highlighted how most Asian countries have recognized the real purpose behind America's camp confrontation efforts and do not wish to be part of major power competition and alliance rivalry that would jeopardize peace and stability in the region.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A joint statement by the Badminton Association of Indonesia and the Asian Badminton Confederation confirmed that Zhang Zhijie tragically passed away after being taken to the hospital on the night of June 30 at 23:20. Concerns were raised about the delayed medical response as video footage showed a lack of immediate CPR and defibrillator use on-site after Zhang's collapse. The cause of death was determined to be sudden cardiac arrest, with ongoing investigations into the incident and communication between relevant parties. The Chinese Badminton Association expressed deep sorrow over the loss and pledged to support Zhang's family. Players and officials at the tournament held a minute of silence in memory of Zhang the following day. ©Translated 2024 Deutsche Welle. All rights reserved.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ma Ying-jeou Foundation Executive Director Xiao Xucen stated that Lai advocates two countries for disbanding the Mainland Affairs Council. Responding to the Deputy Mainland Affairs Council Commissioner Liang Wenjie openly referring to the Chinese mainland as another country, Xiao suggested Liang resign and advised President Lai to dismantle the council and not waste taxpayers' money. He emphasized that the Constitution of the Republic of China clearly stipulates Taiwan and the mainland are one country, opposing Taiwan independence and urging those who truly love Taiwan to reject such ideology.
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Reported about 1 year ago
张信哲在北京鸟巢举行《未来式终极版巡回演唱会》，创下新高峰，连续两天攻占可容纳10万名粉丝的鸟巢，因唱错歌词而突然喊停，让全场轰动，引发粉丝热烈反应。他还表达对粉丝的感激之情，承诺再次在鸟巢与粉丝相聚。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 49-year-old man identified as Mr. Du accelerated and crashed into a flowerbed in front of the Presidential Office in Taiwan, causing no injuries. The police found clothing, a phone, and personal items in his car. Prior to this incident, he had been honking outside the American Institute in Taiwan and was later advised to leave. He refused to cooperate with the authorities and faces charges for endangering the public and obstructing inspection. Despite being escorted away from the scene, he subsequently proceeded to crash into the flowerbed in front of the Presidential Office, displaying messages related to national consciousness warfare and AI transformation on his car's body. The man, who was uncooperative, was arrested and his family has been contacted to assist with the investigation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Kaohsiung on July 1, 2024, a female motorcyclist fell down, and two men immediately came forward to assist, along with another male motorcyclist who was originally behind her. Netizens commented jokingly that if it were a man who fell, they would lay ignored for a month. According to footage from the 'WoWtchout - Map-based Driving Video Sharing Platform,' the 23-year-old female motorcyclist surnamed Chen, riding a HONDA CT125 moped in a skirt with a guitar on her back, suddenly lost balance and fell. The incident was captured by the motorcyclist behind her and two male passersby offered help. The police reported that the female motorcyclist attributed the fall to obscured vision from her helmet, had a zero alcohol test result, and sustained multiple abrasions, with further analysis by the traffic police pending to determine the exact cause.
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Reported about 1 year ago
35-year-old Golden Bell Mini-Actor Zhang Shuhao proposed to his girlfriend Eugenie Liu in June with a 3000-word oath, successfully proposed in front of the whole Liu family. The two attended a friend's birthday party where they displayed affection, and even though Eugenie Liu was not wearing the engagement ring, the event was filled with love and joy.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Bahamas, as the first country to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with its 'Sand Dollar' in 2020, is now planning to regulate commercial banks to provide access to the e-money to boost adoption. The move by the Bahamas, closely observed by over 130 countries exploring digital currencies, marks a significant step in the CBDC realm. Central bank governor John Rolle mentioned the forthcoming regulations to compel commercial banks to distribute the CBDC, aiming to increase its usage in mobile payments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As of July 1, 2024, the entire 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillar Training Arc' series has finished airing, setting the stage for the climax 'Mugen Train Arc': following the training under the 'Pillars,' Tanjiro and his companions will engage in the final battle against Enmu, the Upper Moon Demons, at the Mugen Train. The franchise, which started as a manga adaptation in 2019 and gained global success as an anime, including the explosive box office hit 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train' in 2020, has now been confirmed for the production of the 'Mugen Train Arc' trilogy as a new theater series. The official studio ufotable released teasers and promotional material for the upcoming film, aiming to challenge the record for the highest-grossing animated film in history.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 1, 2024, Taiwan's Shin Kong Financial Group announced a major top-level restructuring, with former Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Meihua appointed as an independent director of the group and also as an independent director of its subsidiary, Taiwan Shin Kong Bank. In addition, Shin Kong Bank's CEO and Personal Financial Services Executive Shang Ruiqiang was promoted to Vice Chairman of the bank, while the new CEO of the bank is Lin Shu-zhen. The former CEO of the bank's Personal Financial Services division, Lin Jinren, is now the CEO. Furthermore, Shin Kong Life Insurance Company saw a change in its Chairman, with the appointment of the Deputy Chairman and CEO of Shin Kong Financial Group, Cai Kang. This restructuring was described as a 'new generation transition' by Shin Kong Financial Group's Chairman Wu Dongliang, highlighting the company's efforts to provide opportunities for rising talents within the organization.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News reported that a fraud group impersonated the chairman of Financial News Network, Xie Jinhe, to set up an investment group to swindle money, deceiving numerous victims including a real estate tycoon surnamed Li who knew the real Xie Jinhe, resulting in a loss of up to 1.5 billion. The tycoon befriended Xie on LINE during a past meeting and was later tricked into investing in the Hainan International APP, eventually realizing the scam and reporting it to the authorities. Two suspects, a driver surnamed Jin and a couple providing fake bank accounts, were arrested by the Taipei City Police and are currently being investigated in court.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On July 1, 2024, the New Taiwan dollar started with a slight depreciation but closed at 32.546 yuan, down by 9.6 points. The release of the May Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report in the US showed a slowdown in inflation, increasing the likelihood of the Fed cutting rates early, leading to fluctuations in the US dollar index and varied movements in non-US currencies. Despite a positive opening in the Taiwan stock market, heavy foreign and investment fund selling led to the New Taiwan dollar depreciating throughout the day. The market traded around 19.385 billion USD, with the New Taiwan dollar almost revisiting the low point of June at 32.554 yuan. Experts suggest that if the Fed starts rate cuts in September as expected, the international US dollar may weaken, limited by the influence of the presidential election at the year end. The key factor affecting the exchange rate is whether the Taiwan stock market can continue its upward trend, with many tech products set to be released in the third quarter and summer-themed topics gradually gaining traction, potentially triggering a capital rally. In the short term, the New Taiwan dollar is expected to fluctuate between 32.3 and 32.55. The US dollar index fell by 0.34%, the euro rose by 0.54%, while Asian currencies experienced mixed movements, with the Korean won marking the largest depreciation at 0.35%, the New Taiwan dollar depreciating by 0.29%, the Japanese yen by 0.05%, and the Chinese yuan by 0.03%.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At 49, Taiwanese actress Tang Ling, known for her roles in TV dramas, underwent surgery to remove two-thirds of her stomach when diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in 2019, and later had to have her uterus and ovaries removed due to cancer metastasis in 2022. While attending a charity event recently, Tang happily announced that her major illness insurance had expired, signifying a clean bill of health after spending 5 million on medical treatment. Doctors described her recovery as miraculous, as she continues regular check-ups and monitoring for potential cancer recurrence over the next years.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A report by SET News on July 1, 2024, reveals that despite a monthly decrease in the number of property transfers, the market sentiment remains strong without signs of decline. The six major cities' land departments reported 24,000 property transfers in June, with a 17% increase compared to last year but an 11.5% decrease compared to the previous month, indicating a slowing trend. However, experts point out that factors such as a recent peak in new property turnovers in May and fewer working days in June contributed to this decline, but overall, the real estate market sentiment remains resilient. With ongoing high stock prices, investments like the New Green Deal, and inflation expectations boosting the market, it is expected that buying sentiment will continue to be stable in the absence of drastic changes in the stock market. Various real estate professionals offer insights on the current market trends and predict a convergence of annual property transfers in the second half of the year due to factors like government anti-speculation measures and upcoming property hoarding taxes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 17-year-old girl working at a fried chicken shop in Thailand has become popular online due to her striking resemblance to Lisa, a member of the popular South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. The girl, named Kulthida, helps out at her parents' shop during her free time and has garnered attention for her sweet features and slender figure, with many netizens expressing interest in her potential debut in the entertainment industry. Despite being compared to Lisa, Kulthida remains humble and open to the idea of entering showbiz if given the opportunity.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Invest, consistently bought shares of PagerDuty every trading day in June, signaling her confidence in the cloud-based provider. Despite PagerDuty's challenges with slowing revenue growth and profitability issues, some analysts see potential in its near-term prospects, anticipating a return to double-digit revenue growth and improving profitability. With shares soaring 21% in the past month and a positive outlook from analysts such as Chad Bennett, some believe there could be upside potential. However, investors should carefully consider the risks and market conditions before deciding to invest.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Reporter Tsai Yi-ting / Taipei reports updated: July 1, 2024, 8:58 AM Tzeng Wan-ting hosted the brand-new love talk show 'Miss Please Answer' for TVBS for the first time, attending the premiere press conference with many popular ladies. She revealed encountering cheating partners 5 times but remains open to love, staying rational and independent in relationships. Tzeng mentioned her new show taking over the timeslot of the previous 'Beauty Queen' show and extended gratitude towards the former host, Lanyu. At the event, close friend Lai Ya-yan surprised everyone by showing support. The press conference also saw the cast of 'Gourmet Warriors 48 Hours' joining in for some fun, but Tzeng playfully teased William for not being 'long enough' when they attempted a unique pose together.
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