Reported 8 months ago
Su Huirun and Suzuki Honoka are returning to acting after at least 10 years to join the Netflix series《The Victim: Season 2》with new roles. Director found Su Huirun's subtle presence appealing, while Suzuki Honoka praised Taiwan's work environment advancements over the past decade, stating that it has become more humane, with reasonable work hours and good staff coordination. The series is set to premiere on June 21 worldwide.
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Reported 8 months ago
Legislator Chen Yongkang stated that a Chinese 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) was seen floating en route to a major overhaul in Huludao, as witnessed by fishermen in Penghu who noticed the submarine passing through Taiwanese waters. The submarine was clarified by former Navy Commander and current legislator Chen Yongkang, with many questioning its power source leading to the floating appearance. Huludao Shipyard in Bohai is where Chinese nuclear submarines are built, and they return there for major repairs every few years. The submarine may have unloaded its missiles in Sanya, according to the evaluation based on its floating ratio above water.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, members of the Hong Kong gang 'He On Lok' conspired with a drug trafficking group in Taiwan to import exfoliating scrub and bath salt from Germany, concealing high-purity K drug within them to smuggle into Taiwan. The Criminal Investigation Bureau seized 8 kilograms of K drug with an estimated value of around 13 million, arrested a 20-year-old man from Hong Kong, a 47-year-old Taiwanese man, and a 31-year-old man, all involved in the case. The gang exploited Europe's loose drug regulations to mail various items containing drugs to Taiwan, where there is a high demand for K drug.
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Reported 8 months ago
YouTuber蔡阿嘎近日開除了與工作室共事10年的蘿拉，並頻頻發文暗酸對方，引起網民猜測。然而，他的合作廠商特地贈送工作室零食餅乾，包裝上寫著「惡靈退散」，讓蔡阿嘎忍不住大笑，並轉發表示「笑死，廠商很會」。此舉讓蔡阿嘎和其工作室成員開心不已，儘管事件仍在熱烈討論中。
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Reported 8 months ago
A shocking incident occurred on a construction site in Taoyuan, where a boy was seen running and playing on the sloped roof without any safety gear, causing alarm among onlookers. The construction unit explained that the child belonged to one of the workers, and due to a temporary lack of childcare, the child was brought to the site. Labor inspection authorities have intervened for investigation. The incident has raised concerns about child safety at construction sites.
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Reported 8 months ago
The article discusses how chip stocks like AMD have surged due to the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) demand, but notes that Intel and Amazon may be better investments in the AI sector. Intel, despite recent challenges, is making a comeback with significant investments in chip manufacturing, particularly focusing on AI chips. Amazon stands out with its powerful cloud platform AWS, expanding its AI capabilities and infrastructure, making it a compelling AI stock to consider over AMD.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Taichung, on June 18th, 2024, at 5:14 a.m., police arrested members of a scamming group after a woman in her 50s reported a scam where a man she met online posed as a US military doctor in Yemen and requested money for a fake retirement. The police uncovered the scam and arrested one of the perpetrators during a face-to-face meeting. They warn the public against falling for fraudulent online relationships and urge vigilance.
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Reported 8 months ago
Ella celebrates her 43rd birthday, receiving birthday wishes from fans. Jia Ying Xu's director husband, Bill Jia, shared that he recovered from a serious illness while filming an MV for Ella. Despite his condition, Ella's encouragement was very meaningful to him. They have known each other for over 20 years, with a strong working rapport. Ella's kindness also extended to donating to a crew member in need, demonstrating her caring nature.
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Reported 8 months ago
The girl group 'MEME' held a press conference today (18th), with leader Xiao Feng leading the group comprising of members Smiley, Strawberry, Xiao Ti, An Ru, and Yu Xuan. Smiley, the group's designated 'Smile Ambassador,' has been receiving special attention both from the group's manager and variety show host Hu Gua, who even invited her to participate in games on the show 'Variety Big Collection.' The article also mentions an instance where Hu Gua personally asked Smiley to join a game after seeing her dance, showing his care and support for her. The group also clarified that there are no restrictions against dating within the group, except for not dating teammates.
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Reported 8 months ago
Marina Bay in Lihpao Land has launched a new water cushion facility for a fun and cool experience. Besides offering various water park facilities, this summer also features a Taiwan-style wave season. Guests can now enjoy a special '2 out of 3' deal where adding 100 NT to their ExplorasaWorld or Marina Bay tickets allows them to choose between dual park access, a single park with a ride on the Sky Dream Ferris Wheel, limited to single-day use. Additionally, Marina Bay's new 100-meter long water cushion challenges visitors with exciting obstacles, enhancing the fun and joy of water activities.
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Reported 8 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen is set to hold a press conference tomorrow on her one-month anniversary in office where she will announce the establishment of three task-oriented committees within the Presidential Office focusing on climate change, healthy Taiwan, and national defense. These committees aim to strategize for national development, facilitate dialogue between sectors, strengthen international cooperation, and address both internal and external challenges faced during the initial month of her presidency. The initiative aims to align Taiwan with global frameworks, enhance democratic defense resilience, and foster consensus within Taiwanese society.
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Reported 8 months ago
FTNN News Network, June 18, 2024, 5:10 AM - CEO of NVIDIA, Huang Renxun, has started selling his own company's stocks again. He sold a total of 240,000 shares on June 13 and 14, attracting market attention. Last time Huang Renxun sold stocks was over nine months ago, and since then, NVIDIA stock price has multiplied. According to SEC documents, Huang Renxun submitted a form to sell 120,000 shares after Monday's close, revealing further information upon completion. Besides, it was disclosed in NVIDIA's detailed quarterly financial report at the end of March this year that Huang Renxun set up a 10b5-1 stock sale plan on March 14 to sell up to 600,000 shares by the end of March 2025.
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Reported 8 months ago
During a press conference for the upcoming '2024 Summer Love Carnival Concert', Hong Kong singer Tyson Yoshi and Hualien's pride Lou Jun-shuo were invited as special guests. Hualien County Mayor Xu Chen-wei announced that over 20 groups of talented artists from all over the world will be performing at the event, encouraging fans to attend the concert, enjoy local cuisine, and take advantage of special travel offers in Hualien. Tyson Yoshi, who fell in love with Hualien's scenery during a creative slump, generously donated one million TWD for earthquake relief efforts, and was gifted an indigenous 'Love Bag' as a symbol of eternal love and blessings for his recent engagement. Hualien-native Lou Jun-shuo also shared his fondness for his hometown and plans to spend extra time there after the concert, revealing his personal connection with the audience.
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Reported 8 months ago
The 26th Taipei Film Festival, in collaboration with the Culture Development Institute, unveiled the second wave of Top Talents with English videos showcasing the transformations and performances of actors like Wang Bojie and Yao Chunyao. Wang Bojie, in his 18th year in the industry, demonstrated a mature and wild side, while Yao Chunyao impressed with his ability to quickly get into character. The festival also introduced a fan voting segment for the most anticipated screen pairing. Lin Bohong, the festival ambassador, was paired with top talents from 2023 and 2024 for fans to choose their dream collaboration.
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Reported 8 months ago
Yvonne Chen, also known as Jinwen, celebrated her 51st birthday on June 17th and was surprised by the crew, making her cry with gratitude. As she continues filming for the TV drama 'Love of Glory,' the emotional scenes combined with personal stress led her to tears during the unexpected birthday celebration. Jinwen expressed thankfulness for the role of 'Chunxiang,' which has brought her success in her acting career, and she appreciates the love and support from her colleagues at the studio.
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Reported 8 months ago
As Nvidia and Broadcom recently announced stock splits, the focus shifts to potential candidates for the next stock splits. The article discusses how the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and stock splits is reshaping the market, with companies like Nvidia and Broadcom leading the trend. It also highlights Costco Wholesale, MicroStrategy, and Meta Platforms as logical candidates for future stock splits, based on their market performance and potential growth factors.
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Reported 8 months ago
In response to the Central Bank's second-quarter anti-speculation measures, housing trend expert Li Tongrong criticizes the ineffectiveness of current policies in curbing rising housing prices, citing the New Generation Annuity (New Qing An) policy as a major factor fueling the housing market frenzy, akin to a 'new youth ecstasy'. Li points out that the government's frequent and ineffective anti-speculation policies have failed to cool down the market while benefiting major developers and locking out smaller ones, potentially leading to an inevitable market storm due to the government's misguided interventions. The New Qing An policy, hurriedly introduced by former premier Lai Ching-te for political gain, is seen as a major obstacle to effective housing market regulation.
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Reported 8 months ago
Sun Sheng Xi, who won the Golden Melody Award for 'Best Mandarin Album' with 'The Xi Travelogue' and is now nominated for 'Best Mandarin Female Singer' with 'BOOMERANG', expresses that the awards are both encouraging and pressurizing for her. Despite only receiving one nomination this time, she feels content and sees the awards as bonus gifts. She reflects on her 10-year singing career in the song 'Bullet', where she discusses the unseen struggles behind her glamorous appearances at award ceremonies and the complexity of human emotions.
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Reported 8 months ago
Companies are adjusting retirement plan options in response to concerns about inflation and retirement savings among workers. Employers offer more fixed income and inflation-protected options to address these worries, with plans to keep retirees in their retirement plans post-retirement. While experts suggest considering fees, investment options, access to money, creditor protections, control, and consolidation when deciding whether to leave money in a 401(k) after retirement, surveys show a majority of workers tend to roll over their savings into IRAs within five years of leaving a company.
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Reported 8 months ago
Recently in Taichung's Fengyuan District, a smart bus stop sign in the 'Taifeng Community' was maliciously damaged by a man using a bottle, resulting in a shattered screen. The police have identified a 56-year-old man named Zhang and are investigating him for the crime of damaging public property, which could lead to a maximum of 5 years in prison. The smart bus stop sign, capable of displaying information and providing route maps, is maintained by an outsourced company and monitored for vandalism. The Taichung City Transportation Bureau attributes the frequent malfunctions to insufficient sunlight for the solar-powered sign and has made adjustments for stable power supply. Authorities urge the public to stay calm in such situations and avoid damaging public property as it could lead to criminal charges.
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Reported 8 months ago
Little Treasure Milk, also known as Wang Xinyu of the CPBL Weichuan Dragons cheerleading team, recently shared a video on her personal YouTube channel showing her daily life in all-natural beauty wrapped in a towel after a shower, attracting a lot of attention. Little Treasure Milk used to work as a manager in the tech industry before joining the cheerleading team, which has significantly increased her popularity on social media with nearly 300,000 followers on IG.
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Reported 8 months ago
Sun Anzuo, the son of Sun Peng and Di Ying, loves to study military firearms and has shared his research on social media multiple times, mentioning that there are still unpublished studies. Sun Anzuo and a broker named Zhu caused a stir in the Xinyi nightclub district by appearing with a 'gas pistol' on the 16th. Zhu emphasized that the pistol was not lethal and could be seen as a 'large lighter.' However, the Xinyi police station responded that lethality of the gun is not determined by Zhu, and they will definitely send the firearm for testing. Zhu mentioned that they are developing cold weapons and new firearms, planning to hold a charity event named 'Saving the World' in late August to showcase the weapons openly. Police are not fully convinced by Zhu's claims and insist on verifying the firearm and possibly calling Sun Anzuo in for questioning to clarify any violations of weapon control laws or social order maintenance regulations.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Taichung City's Fengyuan District, the smart bus system at the 'TaiFeng Community' bus stop often experiences malfunctions, leading to frustrated citizens smashing the screens, with the manufacturer filing for compensation. The Taichung city government explained that insufficient sunlight at the station affects power supply, causing misunderstandings as malfunctions. They have now applied for assistance in stabilizing the equipment's power supply. Many bus stops in Taichung have smart bus systems with screens, but frequent malfunctions occur. Following a screen being smashed at the 'TaiFeng Community' due to continuous malfunctions, police found a 56-year-old man responsible and will notify him to explain. The Transportation Bureau stated they will seek compensation from the vandal to protect passengers' waiting rights and have asked the manufacturer to repair promptly. This solar-powered smart sign at the 'TaiFeng Community' station, with slightly inadequate sunlight observed, caused misunderstandings as malfunctions. The Transportation Bureau has adjusted to apply for supplemental electricity from Taipower to ensure stable power supply for the sign, ensuring equipment stability and allowing passengers to access ride information.
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Reported 8 months ago
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Corn Growers Association are taking legal action against President Joe Biden's administration over regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. The EPA's rules aim to cut emissions by 1 billion tons through 2055. The lawsuit argues that the regulations will harm the economy and push for alternative solutions like biofuels instead of prioritizing electric vehicles. The API had previously filed a lawsuit against the administration's efforts to reduce emissions from cars and light trucks.
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Reported 8 months ago
資策會臨時全體董事暨監察人聯席會議通過前智崴董事長黃仲銘擔任新任董事長。黃仲銘是美國密蘇里大學工程管理博士，曾擔任智崴董事長、台南市政顧問，將領導資策會推動台灣資訊科技產業發展。
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