Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, the Parliament will handle the reconsideration of the National Assembly's powers amendment bill. Civic groups are calling the Green Bird back to the Parliament. The legislature has announced the closure of surrounding entrances from June 18, evening 10 o'clock, restricting people and vehicles from entering and exiting. The Parliament is set to deal with the reconsideration of the amendments to the Legislative Yuan’s exercising of powers law and the Penal Code. Civic groups plan to call for a 'Green Bird Action' to return to the vicinity and continue supervising and defending democracy while applying for 72 hours of road access from June 19 to 21.
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Reported 8 months ago
台灣公民陣線等團體號召民眾參與青鳥串聯活動，將於6月19日至21日再次在立法院外抗議，以監督民主。警方將在立院周邊實施交通管制，影響道路通行，以維護活動安全。管制措施預計持續約72小時，民眾應留意交通狀況並遵守警方指示，以維護交通順暢與安全。
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Reported 8 months ago
During a legislative session, Kuomintang legislator Niu Hsu-ting expressed concerns over the high housing prices in Taiwan, leading many young adults to face the dilemma of choosing between buying a house or starting a family. He emphasized the need for the government to address the youth housing problem to combat declining birth rates. Niu criticized the government's attempts to lower prices through subsidies, calling for a shift from welfare-based policies to investment-oriented solutions for the younger generation. He also highlighted issues with Taiwan's rental market, where high prices create instability and a lack of security for tenants, especially affecting families with children.
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Reported 8 months ago
民眾黨立委黃珊珊強調支持自家版本的「財劃法」，並表示將善盡政策溝通，與藍綠保持距離。她提到柯文哲的叮嚀，被解讀是針對該黨主導人黃國昌。此舉被視為柯文哲與黃珊珊爭取黨內主導地位的一部分。
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Reported 8 months ago
Last month, a legislative battle for parliamentary powers took place in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan. Despite over 100,000 people protesting against the tough amendment, the blue and white coalition managed to pass the amendment bill. A recent poll by TVBS Poll Center shows that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has the highest satisfaction rate at 35%, but the dissatisfaction rates for all three parties are around 50%. The DPP's approval rating has risen to 35%, with the Kuomintang (KMT) at 34% and the Taiwan People's Party at 30%. However, the dissatisfaction rates for all three parties are around 50%. In terms of trustworthiness and concern for public opinion, the DPP ranks first among the three parties. Despite leading in most indicators, the satisfaction rate of DPP legislators is only 33%, the lowest among the three parties.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute of Sweden released a new report on June 18, 2024, stating that mainland China is expanding its nuclear arsenal at a pace faster than the rest of the world and has for the first time included nuclear warheads in regular deployment. The report estimates that 24 nuclear warheads have been used in intercontinental ballistic missiles. The report also highlights increasing tensions in regions like the Korean Peninsula, India-Pakistan border, and between the US and China, leading to potential nuclear threats. Despite ranking third with 500 warheads, China has shown the fastest expansion rate globally.
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Reported 8 months ago
Two Japanese institutional investors are hesitant to increase their holdings of French government bonds due to concerns over political instability causing further declines in value. French bonds have experienced significant drops, with the yield spread over German notes widening to record levels. While one investor is maintaining their current French bond holdings, another is taking a cautious approach to assess the political situation before making further investments. Japanese investors hold a substantial amount of French debt, with French bonds being the second-most popular overseas debt after US notes.
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Reported 8 months ago
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese sushi restaurant, Zang Sushi, is hiring with a starting salary of 81K a month for managers, prompting a former employee to share his emotional story of receiving a lower salary at TSMC. The post has sparked discussions online, with many sharing their experiences of the high pressure and long hours at the restaurant, contrasting with the perceived lower salary in the tech industry. The post also received responses from former employees who shared the challenges and health issues they faced while working at Zang Sushi.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, 3:55 AM, Entertainment Center/Taipei reported that 24-year-old Korean cheerleader goddess Lee Du-hye recently moved to Taiwan and was invited to Sanlih News' self-produced entertainment news program 'Little Journalists, Big Stars'. She shared updates, became a dance teacher, and patiently taught hosts Yin Xiang and the most beautiful translator, Qma Ma Youxi, a dance routine. They all danced to the popular song 〈Spicy Candied Hawthorn〉. Lee Du-hye also talked about moving to Taiwan and the difference in moving customs between Korea and Taiwan, her favorite foods in the area, and her unique style that sometimes goes unrecognized by fans. She also shared personal stories and reflections on life, encouraging viewers to watch the show airing on July 7 at 10 PM for more exciting content.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Amazon Labor Union members have voted to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a 1.3 million-member U.S. labor union, giving them more resources to negotiate contracts with the e-commerce giant. This decision comes following ALU's victory in April 2022 when workers at Amazon's JFK8 facility in Staten Island joined the union, marking a significant step in unionization efforts at Amazon in the United States. The newly chartered ALU-International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1 will represent around 5,500 Amazon warehouse workers at JFK8 and have jurisdiction over Amazon warehouse workers in New York City's five boroughs.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
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Reported 8 months ago
During a legislative session in Taipei on June 18, Finance Minister Su Tseng-chang, Premier Su Tseng-chang, and Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-long addressed concerns regarding the 'New Youth Housing Scheme' introduced by the Ministry of Finance, which has been criticized for potentially fueling property speculation by relaxing mortgage loan amounts and repayment terms. Premier Su emphasized the scheme's good intentions but acknowledged the criticism and announced plans to convene a meeting next week to review the feedback, implementation process, impact to date, and future developments. Opposition lawmakers raised questions about the scheme's impact on rising property prices and speculation, to which Premier Su stressed that the government will use policy tools to conduct a comprehensive examination and address concerns from various sectors.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Brazil's tax authority plans to summon foreign crypto exchanges operating in the country like Binance, Coinbase, OKX, and KuCoin to explain their operations and cooperation with local service providers. The goal is to gather information on transactions for taxation purposes and ensure compliance with regulations. The move comes as crypto assets have surged in Brazil, with 14.5 billion reais declared using exchanges abroad in a recent period.
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Reported 8 months ago
Jim Parsons 在與《少年謝爾頓》系列結局獲得“第二次封閉”時深感滿足，他在2024年托尼獎上獨家對 PEOPLE 表示：‘這感覺就像是那整個美麗經歷的完美小結尾。’
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, County Magistrate Zhou Chunmi visited the Zhutian precinct of Chaozhou sub-bureau to check on police officers' work and console them for their hard work. Accompanied by the police chief, Magistrate Zhou personally interacted with frontline officers, receiving warm feedback from the staff. He praised the precinct for effectively preventing fraud cases, halting 4 cases this year with a total value of 3.92 million yuan. Additionally, he discussed traffic safety measures and acknowledged the efforts of the police in maintaining public security and traffic order in the community.
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Reported 8 months ago
A drunk man in Taipei City was found lying in a park in Wenshan District, pretending to sleep. When police arrived, he was taken to the hospital where his identity was revealed. It was discovered that he was wanted by the court for an offense and was subsequently arrested. The police urge the public to report any suspicious activities and maintain public safety by calling 110.
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Reported 8 months ago
Howie Mandel shared the horrifying moment he found his wife in a pool of blood after a night of drinking in Las Vegas. Terry suffered severe injuries to her forehead and left eye by falling and hitting the wall and floor. Mandel rushed her to the hospital, but luckily, she has since made a full recovery without any scars.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, Taipei City under Mayor Ko Wen-je initiated land acquisition near the Binjiang Sewage Treatment Plant for tree planting, provoking criticism from Councilor Lin Liang-jun for benefiting corporations and harming residents. Residents and Councilor Lin Liang-jun accused the city government of acquiring land at lower prices compared to the Aviation Bureau's acquisition seven years ago, neglecting house evaluations, and planning to plant trees on acquired land, leaving residents homeless. The current Mayor, Chiang Wan-an, continued this plan after taking office and obtained approval for compulsory acquisition from the Ministry of the Interior, leading to residents expressing dissatisfaction and urging the withdrawal of acquisition notices. The City Government clarified that the current land acquisition scope and pricing differed from previous acquisitions, with fair consideration for landowners' rights and no instances of underpriced acquisitions. Concerning the tree planting aspect, residents received preliminary sketches indicating different plans than planting trees, which now include electricity receiving rooms and sludge digestion facilities according to the current blueprint.
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will have dinner with People Party Chairman Ko Wen-je tonight, in a move that is interpreted by the blue camp as an effort to promote more collaboration opportunities between blue and white camps in the future. The dinner is seen as a gesture of goodwill and may involve discussions on political issues.
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Reported 8 months ago
Actress Sun Ke Fang, who recently gave birth to her son 'Little Sun' in March and has already lost 15kg postpartum, expressed the challenges of being a new mom, feeling significantly tired. Despite both she and her husband, Liu Guan Ting, temporarily halting work to care for their baby, she admitted feeling frustrated upon seeing him leisurely enjoying coffee. Sun Ke Fang also shared her struggles with weight loss after gaining nearly 30kg during pregnancy and now facing a long journey ahead to shed the remaining weight, even worrying her husband. She highlighted the difficulties of adjusting to the demanding routine of caring for a newborn and her desire for more sleep.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, police arrived at a temple festival peace banquet in Fengshan District around 2 a.m. to apprehend a fugitive, but confusion and alcohol consumption among the attendees led to a scuffle between the police and the friends of the suspect. After a physical altercation, the police fired two shots to gain control of the situation. The fugitive was successfully captured, and two friends who got involved in the scuffle were also taken into custody for violating social order laws.
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Reported 8 months ago
Ru Ge, a YouTuber with millions of followers, often plays pranks on his sister for content. In a recent video where he surprised his sister with a trip abroad to Malaysia, he asked for a kiss as part of the preparation, but when his sister leaned in, he stuck out his tongue, shocking her and viewers. While he clarified he didn't actually kiss her, the behavior was criticized online as many found it uncomfortable and weird. Some defended Ru Ge, saying it's normal for siblings to show affection, while others voiced concerns over the disturbing nature of the act.
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu was absent from the meeting this morning due to a private schedule, but hosted a lunch for over 10 blue camp legislators. It was revealed that Han Kuo-yu will have dinner at the Legislative Yuan garden with People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je tonight, possibly indicating his hope for more opportunities for collaboration between blue and white camps in the future. Han Kuo-yu also expressed his responsibility to stabilize society as the President of the Legislative Yuan during the lunch gathering, where various legislators discussed different issues with him individually.
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