Reported 8 months ago
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser stated the bank is no longer the all-encompassing financial supermarket it once was, announcing a focused vision during an investor event in New York City. Under Fraser's leadership, Citigroup is aiming to streamline by shedding businesses, cutting headcount, and concentrating on serving multinational corporations. The bank's goal is to grow revenue by at least $6 billion and reduce expenses by $500 million by 2026, with a focus on becoming a top banking partner for institutions with global needs and a leader in wealth management.
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Reported 8 months ago
Amidst multiple controversies around courtesy seats, actor Guo Yanfu spoke out against them, suggesting that they should be abolished due to recent incidents of misuse. He highlighted differing perspectives of the elderly and the younger generation, emphasizing the need for mutual respect and understanding in society. Guo's statement ignited a discussion on societal values and proper etiquette regarding courtesy seats.
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Reported 8 months ago
American idol and superstar Justin Timberlake has been arrested for driving under the influence in Hampton on the night of June 17, potentially affecting his scheduled concerts in Chicago and New York's Madison Square Garden. Timberlake, known for his success in music and film, is facing detainment as he awaits court appearance, putting the upcoming performances in doubt. The singer, who rose to fame after the dissolution of NSYNC, has won numerous Grammy and Billboard Music Awards for his solo career since 2002 and achieved global recognition as a world-renowned artist.
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Reported 8 months ago
In a recent case in the US, a 30-year-old woman, known as the '4-Mom' was found dead by hanging on a pier, with surveillance cameras conveniently malfunctioning at the time of the incident. The body's posture, with one hand 'suspended in midair' without support, raised suspicions that the body may have been placed there after death. Authorities are considering investigating the case as a homicide, as family members insist she did not commit suicide. The woman had been living on her boyfriend's boat, with eerie details emerging surrounding the circumstances of her death, including the surveillance cameras mysteriously failing days before the incident occurred.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, the Taiwan stock market closed with a 1.16% increase, with self-traders buying over $10.65 billion while dumping shares of the longstanding electrical appliance factory, Tatung, making it the day's top sold stock. Despite Tatung's efforts to expand into the U.S. electrical market, attracting orders and visits from American figures like Mike Huckabee, self-traders continued to sell off Tatung shares. This trend was observed with other top-selling stocks, like Tung Ho, adding to the challenges faced by specific companies in the market.
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS News Network reported on June 18, 2024, at 10:44 am that a power outage occurred in Internal Medicine at 11:18 am due to a line trip, affecting 655 households, but power was restored at 12:26 pm after emergency repairs by Taiwan Power Company. Although Taiwan Power Company preliminarily attributed the issue to 'faulty underground cables,' Yuda CEO Huang Renxun recently emphasized the need for sufficient power for 'AI supercomputers,' with Yuda's branch located in Internal Medicine. Despite concerns, the Minister of Economic Affairs clarified that the power outage was not due to a lack of power.
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Reported 8 months ago
Apple has decided to discontinue its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later, which was launched in the U.S. barely a year ago. Instead, Apple plans to collaborate with industry giants like Affirm and Klarna, admitting the difficulty of building a financial services business from scratch. Apple Pay Later allowed customers to split purchases into four equal payments with no fees or interest, but its availability was limited compared to other buy now, pay later services. Apple now aims to allow banks to offer buy now, pay later plans through Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, integrating Affirm directly into Apple Wallet for more flexibility globally.
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Reported 8 months ago
US retail sales in May grew by 0.1%, lower than the expected 0.3%, indicating a slowdown in the US consumer and economy. Chief US Economist Matthew Luzzetti from Deutsche Bank mentions that the Federal Reserve is looking at the possibility of cutting rates in the latter half of 2024. Despite the slowing economy, Luzzetti suggests that the current consumer spending is supportive, but the Fed ideally wants to see improved inflation, a stable labor market, and a resilient but slowing consumer. The labor market shows a mixed picture, with job gains remaining strong, income growth resilient, and consumers holding excess savings, although concerns about potential cutbacks exist. Fed officials continue to monitor data dependency and are open to a September rate cut if necessary.
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Reported 8 months ago
A serious accident occurred in Taichung, Clear Water today (18th), involving a cement mixer truck suspected of brake failure that plunged from an overpass. The truck lost control, overturned, first hitting a small car, and then colliding with a heavy motorcycle, which was pinned underneath. Fortunately, the quick reaction of the motorcyclist saved his life, and the accident resulted in five minor injuries.
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS News reported on June 18, 2024, at 7:44 a.m., in Taichung, a 43-year-old woman who had been frequenting free meal events has now scammed a massage parlor by receiving a two-hour massage and refusing to pay the 2,000 yuan fee. After the owners called the police, she claimed she needed to fetch money at home but disappeared. It was revealed that she works as a night shift security guard at a construction site, is married but separated from her husband, and even stole money from her colleagues.
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Reported 8 months ago
台中科博館的「機械暴龍」，鎮館之寶之一，最近被發現右眼皮下垂，因此需告假一週進行微整形。館方表示眨眼零件斷裂需要維修，也正好進行保養；同時提供夏日小學堂活動，適合親子同樂，還有室內雪樂園可暢玩。
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS News Network reported on June 18, 2024, at 9:43 AM that egg prices have been dropping significantly, with prices being reduced almost every week after the Dragon Boat Festival. In the southern region, egg prices are even cheaper than in the north. Restaurants in Kaohsiung and Tainan have responded by lowering the prices of egg products that were previously raised, giving back to consumers. However, egg merchants in the market are facing challenges as not only are prices plummeting, but sales volumes are lower than expected, causing serious inventory backlog.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, at 10:42 am, TVBS News reported an incident happening on Taipei MRT where a man, feeling unwell, sat on priority seating but was asked to give up his seat by an elderly man. The situation escalated with the elderly man loudly scolding and physically hitting the man on his temple. Other passengers intervened, pushing the elderly man away and alerting authorities; both parties are now being investigated for mutual assault.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, at 5 a.m., three men caused chaos at a bar on Guosheng 1st Street in Hualien City, Taiwan, by disputing the bill, spraying pepper spray at the staff, and returning to smash bottles, resulting in nearly NT$20,000 in damages. The suspects attempted to flee but were arrested by the police at the scene.
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Reported 8 months ago
TVBS News Network released a video on June 18, 2024 at 10:42 AM highlighting how Wang Bojie's DUI incident where he bumped into a tour bus resurfaced in social media after facing assault back in March.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, at 10:42 am, Han Kuo-yu extended an invitation to Ko Wen-je to have dinner in a gesture of goodwill, with the aim of fostering cooperation between the blue and white camps in parliament, as reported by TVBS News Network.
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Reported 8 months ago
Entertainment News: Dayuan and Gu Gu got engaged but have not registered their marriage for 3 months, all because of 'Him'! Dayuan finally erupts in a hilarious outburst!
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Reported 8 months ago
A beauty salon in the Miaodong commercial district in Taichung City has been involved in numerous consumer disputes leading to an increase in cases. The Taichung City Government has made amendments to the Consumer Protection Law, transforming warning notices into physical form to be displayed at the business premises. If no improvements are made within a deadline, the notice will be posted at the shop entrance, with fines of up to 100,000 NT$, aiming to protect consumers.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese civic groups, such as Taiwan Citizen Front and Economic Democracy Union, will hold demonstrations around the Legislative Yuan for three days starting tomorrow. The Taipei City police will conduct traffic management in the area and make flexible adjustments according to the situation. During the event, bus routes passing through the controlled areas will be rerouted in coordination with Taipei City's Public Transport Office. Police will be regulating surrounding streets for traffic order and safety, and broadcasting traffic updates to drivers to avoid delays. Specific traffic control measures are outlined, including lane closures and estimated duration of restrictions.
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Reported 8 months ago
Trafigura，一家大宗商品交易商，上周向現任和前任員工發出信函，提出對於機密洩露和道德行為違規者追討股份的建議。根據消息人士透露，Trafigura的員工在離職時可以保留累積的股份，該公司通常會在四到五年內收購這些股份。這項提議部分是對全球能源市場在Trafigura尚未公開披露的與蒙古石油業務相關的巨額損失問題做出的反應。
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Reported 8 months ago
Inflation and high housing prices have deepened people's life pressures, creating a sense of helplessness and relative deprivation among the middle class. Academia Sinica Academician Wang Ping points out the disappearance of the middle class, linking it with the concentration of high-paying industries, unsuccessful education reform systems, and tax systems. The widening wealth gap and the disappearance of the middle class are related to the deterioration of wealth distribution. Issues such as high incomes being too concentrated, the need for educational reforms, and tax system revisions are discussed as crucial in addressing the challenges faced by the middle class in Taiwan.
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Reported 8 months ago
A convenience store staff complained about encountering a woman playing Buddhist scripture loudly in the seating area during the night shift, disturbing other customers. When advised to lower the volume, the woman questioned if they were afraid and claimed the staff had 'dirty things' on them, threatening to bring a master for purification. The incident sparked online discussions with various suggestions, including playing religious songs, movies, or responding humorously to the situation.
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu hosted a dinner for People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je and PFP legislator Huang Kuo-chang, among others, with the absence of legislator Huang Shan-shan due to a close family member being hospitalized. The atmosphere at the dinner was described as friendly and reminiscent of old friends catching up, with discussions covering a wide range of topics. The meeting was seen as an opportunity to promote further cooperation between blue and white parties.
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu and Vice Speaker Jiang Chi-chen hosted a dinner for People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je on the evening of June 18. Apart from Huang Shan-shan, all other 7 People First Party lawmakers were present, engaging in a relaxed 2.5-hour chat until the Legislative Yuan's restaurant closed. Attendees revealed that the conversation was casual without any grandeur, focusing on encouragement and mutual support. The atmosphere was described as pleasant without discussing any sensitive topics or cooperation between the Blue and White camps.
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Reported 8 months ago
A junior high school student's graduation trip was jeopardized when his parents, amidst their impending divorce, refused to pay the trip fees due to a disagreement over the cost, causing the student to miss out on this precious experience. The student expressed disappointment and questioned why children always bear the brunt of their parents' quarrels, feeling left out as the only one in class unable to pay the fee. The incident reflects the impact of parental conflicts on children and their special milestones.
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