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Coconut Island, known as 'Koh Maphrao' in Thai, is a secluded paradise in northeast Phuket with pristine natural surroundings and lush coconut trees. With only a 4-hour flight, one can escape to this tropical island, stay overnight at Barceló Coconut Island resort, and enjoy the unspoiled beach and stunning views of Phang Nga Bay. This article highlights the relaxing and luxurious experience of staying on Coconut Island, away from the hustle and bustle of tourist destinations, offering a perfect getaway for those seeking tranquility and nature.
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Reported 8 months ago
The popular 'Jin Xuan Pork Ribs' restaurant in Ximending, Taipei, which has been operating for nearly 50 years, confirmed rumors of passing down ownership, with the owner explaining the reasons for the transition. The owner, in her 70s, expressed her desire to retire after over 50 years of hard work and hopes to pass the legacy to younger generations. The news sparked discussions among netizens, with many expressing shock and reminiscing about the beloved restaurant.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 19, 2024, on the International Refugee Day, attention is drawn to a group of Rohingya refugees who fled from Myanmar to Malaysia, needing support for their education. Among them is the protagonist of this story, 18-year-old 'Sulwha,' who is determined to make a difference by pursuing early childhood education.
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On June 19, 2024, in Taichung, a man riding a UBike was allegedly hit by a turning car after possibly running a red light. The cyclist, identified as Lin, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the hospital. The accident occurred when a 66-year-old woman named Zhang made a right turn from Wenshin Road to Chongde Road, colliding with Lin riding in the opposite direction. Lin's mother witnessed the incident and saw her son being trapped under the car. Despite efforts to rescue him, Lin succumbed to his injuries. Police investigation and analysis are underway, with Zhang testing negative for alcohol, while Lin's blood will be examined. Lin was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, and Zhang was uninjured in the collision.
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Reported 8 months ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently held a Central Military Commission political work meeting in Yan'an, where he emphasized the need for the military to continuously advance political construction and ensure that the military is always led by those who are loyal and reliable to the party. Xi Jinping stressed the importance of political construction in the new era and called for deep reflection and serious rectification to address ideological root problems, aiming to deepen and solidify political construction efforts.
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The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris in July, and LEGO has launched 4 new products inspired by the romantic Parisian theme, including '10334 Retro Radio,' '21349 Mercedes Cat,' '21061 Notre-Dame Cathedral,' and '31213 Mona Lisa,' showcasing a romantic Parisian charm with these building sets. Moreover, they are collaborating for the first time with the exhibition 'Da Vinci Experience: Beyond 500 Years of Brilliance,' offering a chance for visitors to win the '31213 Mona Lisa' LEGO building set. LEGO enthusiasts can immerse themselves in LEGO's French romance, capturing the essence of Paris with these new sets.
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A 48-year-old woman in Tainan, Taiwan, surnamed Huang, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for intentionally injuring a juvenile after slapping a boy, who was allegedly bullying her daughter at school, twice in the face for not apologizing. The incident occurred during a confrontation where Huang demanded an apology, but when the boy refused, she resorted to physical action. Huang can appeal the decision, which also took into account her education level, financial status, motives, and stimulations in the case.
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厄瓜多公共工程部長盧克（Roberto Luque）表示，因輸電線路故障導致的斷電問題，導致約1800萬人陷入黑暗。盧克表示國家範圍都沒有電力服務，正在全力解決此問題。
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On June 20th, 2024, at 6:45 PM, the 'Today in History' segment on Da Ai TV will take you back to various moments, including Tzu Chi's charitable medical efforts in Nepal. Apart from the cross-border relief efforts after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in 2015, Tzu Chi provided hot meals for the first time in Lumbini in 2022, promoting vegetarianism among the local residents for better health and sustainability.
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On June 19, 2024, at 6:42 PM, the Tzu Chi Foundation's volunteer team from Singapore and Malaysia continued their charitable activities in Bodh Gaya, India. Due to language barriers, they relied on young individuals proficient in English for translation assistance. Among them, a villager from Shepherdess Village, who used to beg on the streets as a child, later became a tour guide and emerged as the top choice for the volunteers as a translator...
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Asian equities took a breather with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index falling 0.4% after a holiday in the US, while offshore yuan weakened to the lowest point this year. Traders are searching for new catalysts following a rally, with shares in Japan falling the most, Hong Kong shares fluctuating, and the People’s Bank of China weakening the yuan. Other market movements include a rise in US Treasury and Australian bond yields, New Zealand's economy exiting a recession, oil steadying, and gold edging higher.
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A recent report predicted a record-breaking global migration wave of wealthy individuals due to factors like geopolitical risks, with an estimated 128,000 'millionaire millionaires' fleeing China mainland, UK, and India, as well as a net outflow of 400 such millionaires from Taiwan making it the eighth highest globally. The wealthy are primarily relocating to the United Arab Emirates, the US, and Singapore. This migration trend, driven by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, is seen as a significant indicator of potential global changes impacting future dynamics and economies.
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台股ETF七強的收盤價及規模都達到新高，包括元大台灣50、元大高股息等。市場對台股後市充滿期待，增加近百億元資金加碼，使台股ETF總規模首度突破2.3兆元，有21檔ETF規模同步改寫新高。大多數持有人都跟著賺錢，ETF市場趨勢向前，呈現穩健的增長。
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The Financial Supervisory Commission in Taiwan is driving healthcare insurance reform, with some products expected to be taken off the shelves by the end of June and new versions to be introduced soon. Taiwan Life Insurance will be the first to launch a one-year individual health insurance policy with 'non-guaranteed renewal' in July. Changes in the insurance policies are causing a stir in the market, with policies like the 'pay-as-claimed' medical insurance and accidental insurance to be restricted to original receipts for claims starting from October 1. Fubon Life Insurance has already announced the discontinuation of several medical insurance policies by the end of June due to the upcoming changes.
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During the Nan Shan Life Insurance shareholder meeting on June 19, 2024, Chairman Yin Chongyao mentioned the company's goal of going public, emphasizing the need for proper communication with stakeholders before pushing forward, with no specific timeline set. He also shared the advantage of having over 90,000 ping of A-grade office space available for rent in the southern part of Xinyi District by 2027. The process of going public is still under discussion by the Ruantai Group, with Chairman Yin Yanliang indicating a cautious approach and a desire to hand over operational control to Chairman Yin Chongyao, without interference. Various complexities related to the company's operations and contracts are being addressed before moving towards an IPO, with the aim of gaining broad support for a smooth transition.
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In order to retrieve excess funds from the market, the Central Bank of Taiwan auctioned off 2-year time deposits yesterday at a bid rate of 1.461%, marking a four-time consecutive increase and a two-year high, with a 0.031 percentage point increase from the previous month. Analysts predict that the continuous record highs in the Taiwanese stock market may stimulate the real estate market and consumption, leading to sustained high inflation rates for the year. As a result, the Central Bank will maintain a relatively tight monetary policy, causing the interest rate for time deposits to rise. Additionally, the Central Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged and enhance credit control measures for the property market during a board meeting last Thursday, increasing the reserve requirement ratio by one basis point (0.25 percentage points) starting from July 1st. The increase in the reserve requirement is expected to withdraw 120 billion NT dollars from the market, which analysts believe can be absorbed without significant impact.
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Chinese tech giant Lenovo intensifies its focus on AI PCs, unveiling a series of new models and emphasizing the strengthening of its AI ecosystem and applications, projecting a more than 20-fold increase in AI applications before year-end, with over a thousand applications anticipated. By stimulating hardware sales through diverse software applications, Lenovo's sales surged during the 618 promotion season. Emulating Apple's 'software-driven hardware' strategy, Lenovo's sales are flourishing, with its key OEM Compal benefiting from the surge. Lenovo, riding the wave of positive news, saw a more than 9% increase in its stock price recently. Through its ambitious AI PC initiative, Lenovo aims to become a leader in the field and drive the AI PC market forward with its innovative strategies, garnering strong market attention and positioning Compal as one of the major beneficiaries in this development.
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Reported 8 months ago
Apple is rumored to accelerate the development of an affordable version of a Mixed Reality (MR) headset, set to be launched in 2025, aiming at challenging the current market leaders such as Meta and HTC (2498). With the introduction of Apple's affordable MR devices next year, competition is expected to intensify, leading to a reshuffle in the market. The move is seen as strategically wise by industry experts, as the penetration rate of affordable MR headsets is projected to be higher, benefiting Apple's other products connected to MR headsets, and potentially gaining market share from competitors.
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Reported 8 months ago
Apple is reportedly shifting its strategy by abandoning the high-priced Vision Pro headsets in favor of developing affordable mixed reality (MR) devices, expected to be released next year. Foxconn is rumored to replace Luxshare as the manufacturer for Apple's affordable MR headsets. With the inclusion of AI features, the demand for affordable MR headsets is anticipated to increase, benefiting the supply chains of Yujingguang and GIS. Further developments include Apple aiming to reduce the weight of the affordable MR devices by at least one-third. Yujingguang is predicted to generate around 20-30% of its revenue from VR-related applications this year, becoming a significant part of its operations. GIS, known for producing the most technically challenging lenses for Vision Pro, is expected to be part of Apple's supply chain for the affordable headsets as well.
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The R200 type diesel locomotive of Taiwan Railways made its maiden voyages in Hualien and Pingtung on June 19 with the rare public announcement of R200 type pulling 35 anti-aircraft guns. The locomotive, introduced last year as part of a 10-year, 997 billion NTD rolling stock purchase plan, aims to enhance freight transportation, military logistics, disaster relief, and accident recovery efficiency. The R200 is the first model in Taiwan Railways to be equipped with surveillance cameras, improving safety and efficiency in shunting operations. The locomotive is expected to be deployed in major freight service areas, bolstering transportation security and reducing costs while increasing customer satisfaction and availability.
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TSMC's stock price continues to soar, with several companies strategically investing in TSMC and other high-performing stocks. These companies, including Zhongying, Keytech, Guanxian, Yanzhou, and Longyan, have amassed significant holdings in TSMC, MediaTek, Foxconn, China Steel, Evergreen Marine, and Yang Ming stocks, reaping substantial gains. Their investments in popular stocks have driven their cumulative market value to nearly NT$20 billion, resulting in significant profits outside their core business operations.
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According to TrendForce, the semiconductor industry is steadily recovering, with foundry operators coming out of the slump, especially benefiting from the demand for advanced processes, and TSMC is expected to shine. As the industry progresses into the mid-year, the anticipation of China's 618 sales season and the launch of new smartphones by major brands in the second half of the year are driving inventory replenishment and positively impacting foundry capacity utilization rates. TSMC is projected to surpass 100% utilization in the second half of the year, with order visibility extending to 2025. Meanwhile, mature process foundries like UMC and VIS are also expected to see improved capacity utilization rates in the second half of the year, although overall demand remains modest and cost pressures persist. TSMC's competitors are adjusting their strategies to improve revenue performance, and the industry is expected to see moderate growth in the latter half of the year.
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中鋼（2002）代理董事長王錫欽首次主持股東會，以思維縝密、條理清晰的回答讓股東留下深刻印象。擁有強大數字能力的王錫欽直接脫口而出數字細節，展現出其極具專業知識的一面，顯現出對中鋼的高度了解和掌握。
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CSC held its shareholders' meeting on June 19, 2024, where Acting Chairman Wang Hsi-Chin mentioned challenges in the steel industry, primarily due to excess steel production in mainland China. However, the situation is gradually improving, with expectations of a stronger steel market in the second half of the year compared to the first half, and a better year compared to the previous one. CSC achieved a turnaround to profit last year with consolidated revenue of NT$363.3 billion and pre-tax profits of NT$4.5 billion. Looking ahead, global steel demand is forecasted to reach 1.7 billion metric tons with a 1.7% annual growth. Wang also highlighted CSC's efforts in carbon reduction, positioning the company favorably compared to European standards. CSC is focusing on enhancing its operational resilience and product value, aiming to become a smart and sophisticated steel plant that prioritizes downstream and customer interests while promoting a transition to a low-carbon supply chain in the Taiwanese steel industry.
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On June 19, 2024, Ai Fukuhara, the 35-year-old Japanese table tennis star, was praised for her dedication to live streaming sales, showing off her slim figure and various outfits, gaining popularity among fans. In a recent video, she revealed accidentally wearing a size 150 children's clothing and struggling with changing over 30 outfits for a broadcast, leading to humorous dance moves that fans found awkward. Some suggested she stick to playing table tennis after seeing her difficulties with the fashion show. Despite her busy schedule, Fukuhara's commitment to the live broadcast was evident, even resorting to leaving notes on her lunch to avoid it being thrown away by mistake.
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