Reported 11 months ago
In a 50-year-old apartment building in a quiet neighborhood in Taipei at 4:32 am on June 24, 2024, most residents are elderly or families leading peaceful lives. Young newcomer Xiaoling moves in, unaware of the mysterious history of the building. She starts hearing incessant knocking at night, leading to unsettling experiences and camera malfunctions. Upon learning about a past fire incident, Xiaoling seeks help from an expert who reveals a trapped soul. After a cleansing ritual, peace returns to the apartment as the ghost finds its way home. (This is a fictional story, avoid excessive superstition.)
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Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan Stock Market closed at 22,813 points, down 439 points or 1.89% due to selling pressure from heavyweight stocks like TSMC. Foreign investors sold off TWD 45.1 billion worth of Taiwan stocks, marking the third largest sell-off this year. Overall, the market value dropped to TWD 72.6652 trillion, evaporating over TWD 1.4 trillion. The decline was attributed to insufficient buying momentum from Nvidia and Apple, the fall of US tech stocks, a stronger US dollar, and depreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar, causing foreign investors to adjust their positions and focus on non-blue chips instead.
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Reported 11 months ago
Japan, with its iconic Mt. Fuji, remains one of the favorite travel destinations for tourists. Instead of climbing the mountain, visitors can opt for Fuji Mountain and Hakone travel tickets, allowing unlimited rides on trains and buses in the Fuji Mountain area and offering access to popular tourist spots with discounted or free entry. There are various ticket options available based on duration and preference, with different discounts and attractions included. Make sure to check the latest details before purchasing as prices and availability may vary.
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Reported 11 months ago
Exclusive report on June 24, 2024, at 4:30 am, a well-known South Korean lithium battery listed company experienced a serious explosion at a factory near Seoul. The explosion led to a massive fire, resulting in over 20 workers losing their lives. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Experts suspect safety hazards in the lithium battery production process may have triggered the explosion. Authorities are conducting a thorough inspection to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taoyuan City is the county with the highest number of industrial areas and foreign migrant workers in the country. In order to improve fire safety knowledge among employers and foreign workers, Taoyuan City's Fire Department Third Brigade conducted a fire safety education session in migrant workers' dormitories today (June 24). They invited fire safety managers from workplaces that employ foreign workers and dormitory managers to participate, aiming to enhance the sites' capability to respond to fires independently. The Newpo Brigade emphasized the importance of correctly managing electric bikes to prevent accidental fires, especially in dormitories with foreign workers. Through multilingual educational materials, they aim to raise foreign workers' fire safety awareness and reduce accidents.
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Reported 11 months ago
Golden Three Barley's (7757) will officially list on the OTC this Wednesday (26th), with its new brand 'SPORTS NATION' sports-themed restaurant opening on the 25th at the Far Eastern Garden City's 'GOURMET PARK' in the Taipei Dome, featuring a large 'stock exchange'-like signboard filled with alcohol items whose prices fluctuate based on the volume taken, making it Taiwan's first 'electronic alcohol exchange'. The innovative pricing system, inspired by Chairman Yeh Guang-ting's only stock investment in the company, aims to tap into the trend of younger individuals investing in stocks and cryptocurrencies. The store targets annual revenues exceeding 100 million, with plans to expand and collaborate with other businesses like nightclubs in the future.
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Reported 11 months ago
After a heavy thunderstorm in the afternoon, reports emerged of an explosion in a power box in Taipei's Beitou District. Following the thunderstorm warning issued by the Central Weather Bureau for Taipei and New Taipei City, some areas experienced flooding with Beitou District facing a power outage due to the explosion. Local residents reported hearing two explosions before the power outage occurred. Taiwan Power Company dispatched crews to repair the damage and restore power by 5 p.m. More updates on the situation are available on Sanli News Network.
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Reported 11 months ago
Director Wu Nianzhen restarted 'Human Condition 1' with Honduras actor playing the role of a village chief, facing generation gap with co-star Fang Youxin. Discussing parenting, he emphasized the importance of discipline along with love, citing examples of his own son's interests to guide punishment effectively. Addressing recent controversies about children's behavior like bringing guns to public areas, he stressed on communication, cooling down, and avoiding arguments with children, advocating calm discussions to make them understand parents' intentions.
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Reported 11 months ago
A recent concert in China featuring impersonators of Jay Chou, known as 'Fake Jay Chou,' 'Porridge Biscuit Chou,' and 'Black Chou,' had ticket prices skyrocketing to around 3500 RMB (approximately 15600 TWD), exceeding the prices of Jay Chou's own concerts. Despite not directly using Jay Chou's name in the promotion, the event was deemed to violate image rights by imitating his appearance and voice to the extent that the audience could mistake them for the real Jay Chou according to lawyer Su Yanxin from Beijing. The impersonators' resemblance to Jay Chou caused a stir, with fans expressing dissatisfaction over the situation.
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Reported 11 months ago
As the demand for generative AI continues to grow, there are still promising investment opportunities in AI stocks. Estimates suggest that spending on generative AI is set to increase significantly by 2032, creating room for growth in this sector. Three top AI stocks to consider investing in with as little as $500 include Adobe, Salesforce, and Meta Platforms. These companies are leveraging AI to enhance their products and services, offering unique capabilities that make them attractive investment options in the current market.
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Reported 11 months ago
In a discussion on WeTV drama channel about 'Midlife Parenting Exhaustion,' Wu Dawei shared his experience of becoming a father at 53, emphasizing his daughter's happiness is worth everything. He spent 300k on a Disney cruise to avoid queuing at Disneyland. Similarly, Mario, who became a father at an older age, is frugal but spoils his daughter, purchasing multiple kitchen sets and over 200 hair bows. Mario believes in being prudent with spending, refusing to buy an expensive toy for his daughter. The discussion airs on WeTV drama channel at 10 pm and is uploaded on their YouTube channel at 11 pm.
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Reported 11 months ago
Japanese netizens have sparked a debate on social media platforms about the placement of curry sauce to the left or right side when eating curry. The discussion, initiated by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Twitter account, gained attention as people shared their preferences for placing the sauce. Ultimately, in a poll with 4641 participants, 48.5% voted for the 'right side,' followed by 30.1% for the 'left side,' 19.3% for pouring the sauce all over, and only 2.2% for dividing the sauce when eating curry rice.
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Reported 11 months ago
曾莞婷近日重返主持行列，擔任TVBS節目《小姐姐請回答》的主持人，帶領「曾心女子會」探索女人的各種大小事，重拾主持棒後表示很開心可以展現更真實的一面，並表達對節目的期待。這個節目不僅討論戀愛話題，還會邀請各領域網紅小姐姐加入，以短劇做開場，期望營造高互動感的電視、網路跨平台。節目預計7月5日起每周五晚間9點在TVBS播出。
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Reported 11 months ago
Formosa Energy's subsidiary, Singapore-based Baowei Maritime Engineering, brought the 4,000-ton heavy lift ship 'Hercules' to Taiwan last week, marking the start of the offshore wind farm project for Taiwan Power Company. The project includes underwater foundation installations, turbine blade and tower assembly, and aims to generate green electricity equivalent to the needs of nearly 240,000 households annually, reducing carbon emissions by around 500,000 tons. This milestone signifies the first offshore wind farm project solely undertaken by a local enterprise, emphasizing Taiwan's sustainable energy development goals.
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Reported 11 months ago
Following Elon Musk's victory in a Tesla pay dispute, a new legal battle is underway to determine whether he will receive his compensation. Tesla is seeking approval for Musk's disputed pay plan through a shareholder vote, while a shareholder's attorney argues that the vote should not override the court's previous decision. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant financial implications for Tesla, with the possibility of a $25 billion charge if Musk's pay plan is not approved.
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Reported 11 months ago
During a financial crisis, Taiwan Land Development Corporation allegedly fabricated false transaction records, violating the Securities and Exchange Act. The authorities initiated an investigation and summoned former Chairman Chiu Fu-sheng and other related individuals. The company, established in 1964 and privatized in 2008, faced financial turmoil starting in 2020, leading to 31 postponements in 2022, amounting to over 400 million NT dollars. Unable to repay, the company was delisted on August 4 of the same year.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to SET News, on June 24, 2024, Chen Po-wei criticized Wu Zongxian and Huang Guochang as despicable and corrupting the youth. Following the joint efforts of the blue and white camps to reject the Parliament's expansion of power and reconsideration bill, President Lai Ching-te legally announced the amendment to the 'Legislative Yuan Exercise of Powers Act'. However, at the same time, an application for constitutional interpretation and temporary disposition was also submitted to the Constitutional Court, with the interpretation expected to be sent to the Judicial Yuan this week for further review by the grand justices. On a program, Chen Po-wei expressed that the purpose of the blue and white camps tarnishing the grand justices is to subvert, as Wu Zongxian and Huang Guochang cannot return to the legal profession's growth path and authority, so they decided to enter politics, attacking those who were once on the same path in return; such behavior is truly despicable. Chen Po-wei criticized Guan Zhang for saying that the grand justices dare to rule an act as unconstitutional and calling on people to protest if so, believing it shows Guan Zhang's ignorance to treat their words as gospel, especially when attacking those like Huang Guochang, which could affect the grand justices' authority in society.
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Reported 11 months ago
Snacks are loved by both adults and children, and with the changing times and diverse tastes, have you noticed the increasingly unique flavors of snacks on convenience store shelves nowadays? From the peculiar Potato Snacks with Fried Omelette Flavor to the divisive Coriander Flavor Thick Strips and Bone-in Spicy Hot Pot Flavor Peacock Crispy Snacks, the variety showcases creativity and presents challenges and novelty, urging people to embrace a mindset of trying new things. Have you tried these super unconventional snacks yet, or are you eagerly anticipating familiar snacks with new flavors?
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Reported 11 months ago
Indonesia's national data center was compromised by a cyber attacker demanding an $8 million ransom, causing disruptions in government services, particularly at airports. The attack used a new variant of the Lockbit 3.0 ransomware. Investigations are ongoing to gather further details on the incident.
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Reported 11 months ago
Pixar's animated film 'Inside out 2' has grossed over $724 million globally in less than two weeks, surpassing 'Dune 2's' global $711 million, making it this year's box office champion. The film received positive reviews and achieved great success, exceeding expectations and becoming the North American weekend box office champion. It is predicted to break the $1 billion mark by early July, with an upcoming release in Japan on August 1st expected to generate another wave of box office success.
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Reported 11 months ago
Taoyuan 77 Arts and Culture Town officially opened today, featuring storytellers sharing old stories of police dormitories, as well as lively dance performances by little police officers to combine vitality with historical cultural atmosphere for the citizens. The Taoyuan City Cultural Affairs Bureau entrusted Times ART Marketing Co., Ltd. to manage the operation and hoped to revitalize the cultural heritage park with diverse arts and cultural activities, aiming to deepen the local culture of Taoyuan. The town, located in the old district of Taoyuan, was a Japanese-style dormitory group of the Taoyuan Police Department and has been restored and operated through a public-private partnership since 2018, with the first exhibition being a ceramics and tea utensils exhibition until July 31st.
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Reported 11 months ago
Affected by the rise of Chinese domestic brands, luxury German automakers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have significantly lowered prices to increase sales. Now, Porsche in China has also succumbed to the pressure, offering a 23% discount on its popular Macan SUV, reducing the price by approximately 590,000 New Taiwan Dollars. Porsche entered the Chinese market in 2001 and enjoyed immense popularity, becoming their largest single market globally in 2015. However, sales have been declining since 2022, with a 40% decrease in sales from January to May this year. To counter this, Chinese Porsche dealerships are offering substantial discounts on models like the Macan and Taycan to boost sales.
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Reported 11 months ago
Multiple cases of bouncing checks totaling over 400 million NTD have emerged from Taiwan Land Development Company, leading to suspicions of falsifying trading records during a financial crisis. Former chairman Qiu Fusheng and his daughter Qiu Yuyun were summoned by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for interrogation. The company, founded in 1964 and listed in 1999, faced financial difficulties from 2020 to 2022, resulting in its delisting in August 2022. Further investigations are ongoing to clarify the details.
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Reported 11 months ago
Responding to President Lai Ching-te's morning speech on June 24 declaring the application for constitutional interpretation of the 'Legislative Powers Act,' Kuomintang Chairman Chu Li-lun expressed deep regret, accusing Lai of focusing on confrontation and neglecting matters beneficial to the country and the people, only fighting against the opposition party and standing in opposition to mainstream public opinion. Chu criticized President Lai Ching-te for declaring war on democracy, stating that six out of ten people will confront it directly, uniting against democratic dictatorship.
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Reported 11 months ago
A warning has been issued by the Criminal Investigation Bureau about the prevalence of SMS scams impersonating Taiwan Water Corporation and Taiwan Power Company in order to deceive individuals into making payments. Scammers are sending texts with links to fake payment websites, resulting in significant financial losses for victims. The Bureau advises the public to be cautious of any suspicious SMS messages and to verify the authenticity of messages from utility companies by ensuring they use the '111' shortcode.
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