Reported 11 months ago
Recently, there have been rare large-scale land transactions in the deep mountains of Yangmingshan Park. Over recent years, two large land transactions in the Shilin District have totaled up to over 1 to 2 billion NT dollars. The buyers are private legal entities, and the land price is around 8000 NT dollars per square meter. The possible reasons expert cited include large enterprises raising concerns about ESG and carbon tax issues. The lands purchased are part of the Yangmingshan National Park project and are difficult to develop, indicating a preparation for environmental sustainability issues.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On the evening of June 23, 2024, at 10:27 pm, a Richter scale 5.4 earthquake struck near Hualien County. The earthquake caused a fast-food restaurant's door to malfunction and not close properly due to the shaking, scaring people in the vicinity. The tremor also led to significant shaking in homes and on the Hualien Bridge, prompting vehicles to emergency brake and move back for safety. This earthquake, a residual tremor from a previous one, had a depth of 17 kilometers and reached intensity level 4 in Hualien and Nantou, and level 3 in Yilan, Taitung, and Taichung, with a total of 1557 aftershocks recorded so far.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 23, 2024, the parliamentary reform bill proposed by Blue and White legislators passed through three readings in the Legislative Yuan, but subsequent override bills presented by the Executive Yuan were rejected by Blue and White cooperation in the legislature. The Presidential Office and Executive Yuan are now preparing for constitutional interpretation. KMT legislator Wu Tsung-hsien believes that the reform laws do not violate the constitution, comply with Taiwan's constitutional system, and are in line with past interpretations by the Grand Justices. He anticipates a battle over the impending constitutional interpretation, vowing that the KMT will not sit idly by and will counter the government's attempts to conceal any malicious intentions. Wu Tsung-hsien hopes for transparency in the parliament so that fairness and justice are not engulfed by the state machinery.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
FTNN News Website reported on June 23, 2024, at 10:10 PM that a 27-year-old man surnamed Ding accidentally hit a transformer box while driving through Kaohsiung's Sanmin District on Jiu Ru Er Road near Minzu First Road at 5:19 AM on the same day, causing a power outage for 826 households. The incident also impacted 1 SUV and 6 motorcycles. Ding suffered minor leg injuries but did not seek medical attention. Authorities suspect he lost focus while driving in the early morning, leading to the collision with the transformer box and subsequent power outage.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
During the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, a South Korean netizen encountered actress Jun Ji-hyun and her family, including her businessman husband and two sons. Jun Ji-hyun, known for dramas like 'My Love from the Star', showcased her timeless beauty at 42, while her family's striking looks garnered praise online. This is not the first time Jun Ji-hyun has been spotted at a football game, previously seen at a Manchester City match in Seoul exhibiting a cute reaction upon receiving a player's autograph.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
台北市長蔣萬安表示已報名2025年的世壯運桌球比賽，並計劃加強宣傳。然而，市府費用高達9.4億元，但近87%的市民不知報名途徑，引發批評宣傳不足。蔣萬安回應報名人數逐漸增加，將透過各種渠道持續宣傳，並透露自信心大增後已報名桌球比賽，未來不排除參加其他項目。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In response to the legislative expansion bill, President Lai Ching-te held a press conference at the Presidential Office this morning to address concerns regarding the state of the nation report, personnel approval power, and legislative process flaws. Legal counsel Hong Wei-sheng raised doubts on these issues and emphasized that the Presidential Office would request a constitutional ruling while simultaneously seeking a temporary injunction to prevent irreversible public harm from any unconstitutional laws. Various aspects of the bill, such as the state of the nation report obligation, personnel approval rights, and legislative procedures, were scrutinized for constitutional violations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
金門胡姓釣客3月迷航至中國被海警滯留三個月，家屬籲政府儘速處理，陸委會呼籲中共配合司法調查、速放人。釣客母親前往中國探視兒子後，希總統賴清德重視並解決此「0214漁船事件」，陸委會主張中共儘快將釣客送返金門。事件源於海上迷航，吳姓釣客已回金門，而胡姓釣客因軍職身分仍被滯留。政府強烈抗議中共行為，盼引起關注並促成釋放。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Tang Qiyang's horoscope for June 24-30, 2024 indicates that this week Saturn will retrograde, bringing forward hidden societal issues, urging the marginalized to speak up; a subdued atmosphere requiring practical solutions. Cancer's energy is strong with emphasis on food and healing family harmony; negative emotions may be amplified. Neptune's stagnation confronts past avoidance, longing for inner healing. Aquarius faces work challenges and love triangles, while Virgo should be wary of health and love pitfalls.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The controversy over parliamentary reform laws continues, with the possibility of entering a 'major recall era' in the future. Despite the blue and white camps jointly rejecting the reconsideration motion on the 21st, there are reports online naming several legislators for recall, potentially leading to a 'major recall era' after February 1, 2025. A street survey conducted by the show 'Senior Acid News Channel' sought public opinions on the upcoming 'wave of recalls'. Following the passing of parliamentary reform laws by the KMT and NPP, a list of blue camp legislators for recall circulated online, including names like Yeh Yu-lan and Xu Qiaozhen. The KMT held an event outside the Legislative Yuan on the 21st, allowing people to vote for the most wanted recall of DPP legislators, with Huang Chieh, Wu Ssu-yao, and Chung Chia-pin ranking in the top 3. The majority of legislators are not in favor of the 'major recall era', urging political parties to respect public opinion and engage in rational governance.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Due to declining birth rates in recent years, the number of students and classes in schools has significantly reduced. Netizens shared their childhood experiences of being in large classes with many classmates compared to the small classes nowadays, sparked by seeing a friend's child's thick graduation yearbook. Some reminisced about graduating in classes of 45 students while others remembered classrooms with over 50 students, emphasizing the impact of declining birth rates on school sizes.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan declared her decision to request a constitutional interpretation, seeking the confirmation of the constitutionality and legitimacy of recent legislative amendments through the constitutional court. Tsai emphasized the need to uphold the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances, ensuring the protection of rights in a democratic constitutional system. Tsai underscored the importance of respecting the constitution and responsibilities in governance, rejecting any expansion of parliamentary powers that may undermine the constitutional order. She called for public support and dialogue in defending Taiwan's democratic constitutional system and deepening democracy for sustainable development.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 24, 2024, the Ministry of National Defense revealed that in the past 24 hours, there were 23 instances of Chinese military aircraft, including 19 entering Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern airspace, and 7 Chinese military ships operating near Taiwan. A helicopter from the Chinese People's Liberation Army came as close as 45 nautical miles to Keelung, posing pressure on Taiwan's airspace defense. The national defense forces are closely monitoring and responding with vigilance using aircraft, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
6月份的一項會議摘要顯示，日本銀行（BOJ）討論是否需要近期加息，其中一名政策制定者呼籲「毫不拖延地」提高利率以應對通脹預期超過的風險。討論凸顯了該委員會對世界第四大經濟體通脹壓力不斷增加的意識，這可能促使BOJ在7月30-31日的下一次政策會議上討論提高利率。日圓最近的下滑加大了BOJ通脹預測上修的可能性，這意味著其政策利率的適當水平可能會提高，摘要中引述了一位成員所言。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The Japanese yen continues to depreciate, with the selling price at Taiwan Bank reaching a historic low of 0.2063 against the New Taiwan Dollar. Compared to the relatively high point in January at 0.2217, exchanging 100,000 TWD can now get you 3.3 extra thousand Japanese yen, roughly equivalent to the price of 33 bowls of Ichiran Ramen priced at 980 Japanese yen. This exchange rate presents a favorable opportunity for those planning to travel to Japan recently, with the weak yen offering advantages to Japanese exporters but increasing concerns about cost-driven inflation for importers. Overall, the depreciation of the yen has mixed effects on the Japanese economy, with companies like Toyota benefiting from increased competitiveness in exports and higher value in repatriating overseas earnings.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
As TSMC's stock price surged last week, reaching 970 NTD and with multiple foreign firms predicting it to break 1000 NTD, the number of TSMC shareholders soared by 36,708. This led to discussions among investors, with some small-scale investors excited about the prospect of stable profits. However, on June 24th, the stock market faced a downturn with TSMC's stock dropping by 22 NTD to 948 NTD, resulting in potential losses for investors who bought at peak prices.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Entertainment Center, June 23, 2024, 10:04 PM. Tsaitaigui, who will be six years old next month, recently went to the hospital to have ear tubes inserted. The well-known YouTuber Tsai Aka and his wife have two sons, Tsaitaigui and Tsai Boneung, and often share their fun family life on social media. Tsai Aka recently shared a photo of his 5-year-old son, Tsaitaigui, lying in a hospital bed with medical devices attached, following a successful minor surgery to address his ear issues. Tsai Aka expressed his mixed emotions at seeing his son in that condition, praising his bravery and maturity as he approaches his sixth birthday.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Bangladesh has been experiencing heavy rainfall for weeks, causing flooding that has affected around 1.8 million people in the northeast region. Residents are facing food shortages and a lack of clean water. Several cities are severely impacted, with over 800 schools flooded, and 77,000 children in urgent need of assistance. International organizations like UNICEF and BRAC are providing emergency food and medical support to hundreds of families as the situation worsens due to climate change exacerbating the unpredictability of floods and resulting in significant economic losses in the agriculture and fish farming sectors.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
British rock band Coldplay announced their 10th album 'Moon MUSiC' after 3 years, set to release on October 4th with the lead single 'feelslikeimfallinginlove'. Warner Music revealed that the music video cost a whopping $3.5 million, introducing a groundbreaking eco-friendly approach as the album will be the world's first released in Eco Record format. Coldplay's dedication to sustainability is evident with each Koon MUSiC vinyl record made from 9 recycled plastic bottles, significantly reducing plastic waste and CO2 emissions. Limited edition physical versions of the album are available for pre-order, including eco-friendly CD and vinyl presented as a collectible book replicating Chris Martin's original studio notebook contents with additional voice notes during recording.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 23, 2024, Taiwan's semiconductor industry holds a crucial global position. During a welcome reception for the 'SelectUSA Investment Summit' held by the US Department of Commerce, Taiwan's Representative in the US, Yu Deh-Ming, emphasized the significance of Taiwan in discussions related to artificial intelligence and semiconductors. He compared ignoring Taiwan in these talks to eating plain donuts or Italian roll cakes without fillings. The event saw a significant attendance by US state representatives showing Taiwan's growing investment relationship with the US.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
據六月政策會議意見摘要，日本銀行理事討論加息的理由，因通脹的正面風險變得"更加顯著"。摘要指出，下個月官員聚集時，升息並非沒有可能，即使許多BOJ關注者已減少對該時點升息的期望。討論中還反映了一些對從目前設置的0到0.1%的利率進行提高的小心意見。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
President Lai Ching-te announced the submission of a constitutional interpretation on the Legislative Yuan's exercise of powers law and amendments to the Criminal Code, responding to media questions. The Executive Yuan and the DPP caucus in the Legislative Yuan will request a constitutional interpretation after the Legislature rejected a bill last Friday. Lai stated the request and temporary disposal are regarding amendments to the Legislative Yuan's exercise of powers law and the ROC Criminal Code. He emphasized the need to protect the separation of powers, checks and balances, and human rights within a democratic constitutional system, ensuring any parliamentary reform adheres to legality and constitutionality.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
As the Japanese Yen depreciates, Taiwan's Bank announced a historical low with a selling rate of 0.2063 for cash today, allowing an exchange of 100,000 TWD for an extra 33,000 JPY compared to earlier this year. This significant difference could cover expenses for 33 nights of 1,000 JPY ramen bowls. The favorable exchange rate of 0.2217 at the end of the year to 0.2063 at the start offers travelers planning a trip to Japan an excellent opportunity to save money. It's recommended for those interested in visiting Japan during summer to exchange currency now!
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Australia plans to enforce the supermarket industry code of conduct on major grocers like Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and Metcash with fines of up to 10% of annual turnover for non-compliance, in an effort to address concerns of unfair pricing pressure on suppliers. The move aims to rectify the imbalance of bargaining power and protect farmers, as pointed out by a government-commissioned review. The government is prioritizing legislation to make the code mandatory, with commitments from the supermarkets to support a sustainable grocery sector. This initiative is part of several ongoing inquiries into Australia's highly concentrated supermarket industry, dominated by Woolworths and Coles.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
With the arrival of summer weather, sweat and odors become inevitable, especially in humid conditions, causing bacteria growth and lingering smells on clothes even after washing. Persil's brand day promotion offers laundry detergents starting from 11 yuan, including the popular Persil Deep Clean Laundry Gel for deep cleaning and odor removal, as well as Bref Hanging Toilet Cleaning Balls. Various deals on Persil detergent capsules and refill packs are also available, along with discounts on Combat cockroach bait and Pril dishwashing detergent, providing effective solutions for summer household cleaning needs while saving money.
Source: YAHOO