Reported 8 months ago
FTNN News, June 18, 2024 - Taiwan's stock market closed at 22,757.43 points with a 1.16% increase, and a trading volume of 458.74 billion NT. Creative, a semiconductor intellectual property company, soared 9% after securing a major deal for 3nm AI server CPU custom chips, exceeding 10 billion NT in trading volume and receiving positive comments online. Despite being in the top 5 for trading volume, Creative's stock showed strong growth, while another semiconductor company, World Semiconductor-KY, faced downward trends. The contrast in performance among the top semiconductor stocks left investors intrigued and optimistic about Creative's future prospects.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Cloud and rain bands are developing from western Japan's Pacific side to the eastern part due to the influence of the rainy front and low pressure system, with Kansai and Tokai regions already issuing heavy rain warnings and possible alert-level heavy rainfall in the future. Yamashita Tomohisa, a Japanese actor, posted on his social media advising fans to be cautious amidst the heavy rainfall and to utilize hazard maps to identify danger zones. Train services in various areas have been temporarily suspended due to heavy rain impact. Authorities have issued level four alerts in landslide-prone regions like Atami and Ito in Shizuoka Prefecture, urging residents to evacuate immediately.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Drawing Closer 將於 2024 年 6 月 27 日星期四在 Netflix 上映。這部即將上映的日本電影融合了浪漫、喜劇和劇情，靈感來自森田碧的同名小說。故事圍繞著一名發現自己只剩一年壽命的 17 歲少年，並將快樂帶給一名只剩六個月生命的少女。這部感人的電影由雙人才高橋未希和吉田朝子共同編劇和執導。
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Reported 8 months ago
Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima's funeral procession turned violent as it clashed with locals, resulting in a car accident that caused four deaths. The incident occurred after Chilima's body was being transported back to his hometown following a funeral in the capital. Many people gathered to witness the procession, leading to confrontations with authorities and ultimately a fatal accident that left 4 dead and 12 injured.
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Reported 8 months ago
氣象署警告指出，台灣將出現增加的降雨和高溫。下午的熱對流效應可能加劇降雨，尤其在大台北地區、東北部地區和中臺灣北部的山區。台東地區也發布橙色高溫警戒，預示溫度可能持續達攝氏36度。氣象署還指出，由於北部地區的熱效應，下午可能出現雷暴，宜蘭縣、花蓮縣和其他山區有可能出現局部大雨。整個地區的溫度預計將在攝氏32至34度之間，部分地區可能更高。東南部地區也可能出現禾風，造成悶熱感。氣象署建議民眾在中午時段防範強烈紫外線，並保持身體水分。天氣專家林得恩表示，華南及台灣的梅雨季節通常從五月中旬至六月中旬，現已提前結束，為即將到來的颱風季節讓路。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
According to Zhongtian News Network on June 18, 2024, at 2:47 AM, Russian officials have finally admitted that the Ukrainian Air Force did shoot down a valuable Russian A-50U airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. After the Ukrainian military claimed they shot down the Russian surveillance plane in February, rumors circulated speculating it might have been a friendly fire incident or shot down by Russian missiles. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of all 10 crew members onboard. This marks the first official acknowledgment by Russia that a Ukrainian missile brought down the A-50U aircraft.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
According to Chinese media reports, a Shopee employee in Shenzhen passed away suddenly on June 17, with the company's R&D department yet to provide an official statement. The employee mentioned receiving an internal notice regarding the incident, leading to discussions on overwork conditions within Shopee. Online responses criticized the company's work intensity and lack of proper regulation, expressing concerns over the frequent occurrence of such tragic events. Shopee, a prominent cross-border e-commerce platform headquartered in Singapore, has seen notable growth in recent years, with offices in multiple countries including China.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
An Indian government engineering college in Banka district, Bihar, faced a food safety crisis as 10 students fell ill after allegedly consuming snake meat in their dinner at the school cafeteria. The students, who complained about the poor food quality at the cafeteria in the past, expressed their outrage at finding snake meat in their meal this time. The cafeteria, operated by a private contractor, has faced previous complaints and authorities are investigating the incident, warning of strict actions if such events recur.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
為了提高金融服務業廣告的透明度，Meta在台灣要求金融服務業廣告主完成驗證程序，幫助消費者辨別金融服務業廣告的出資者與受益者，同時推出「反詐騙中心」提供指引，增強全民的防詐意識。此外，Meta還推出全方位防詐教育計畫，包括推廣基礎教育、拓展廣度、加強深度等三大方向，以提供相關工具與資訊幫助民眾識別及預防詐騙。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
According to the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a new case of severe enterovirus infection has been confirmed in a female infant under 1 year old in northern Taiwan. The infant exhibited symptoms such as seizures and eye deviation, leading to a diagnosis of severe Coxsackievirus A10 infection. The CDC urges the public to be vigilant of enterovirus symptoms, especially in young children, and emphasizes the importance of hand hygiene and environmental disinfection to prevent transmission.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, 'Wall Street Goddess' Chen Liting and her mother Hu Jingjing were sued for forging documents, fraud, and other crimes in a family dispute over inheritance, including a murder attempt on their aunt. Investigations revealed that Chen even pretended to be adopted by her aunt and Hu forged her aunt's signature to acquire the estate. Due to Chen's prior conviction for fraud, the mother and daughter concocted various schemes, ultimately resorting to attempted murder. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has brought charges against them for their actions in 2023 and 2022.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, at 3:00 AM, Zhong Zhikai, a reporter from SET News, reported from Taipei that Ouyang Shan’s daughter, known as Naihuang, attended the program launch event of 'Linking 368 Taiwan'. Naihuang's mother is Ouyang Shan, a well-known Taiwanese American advertising star and artist. During the event, Naihuang complained about her mother pressuring her to come home early and have children soon. She shared that she's currently single, dated Taiwanese men briefly, but found them immature and once snapped back at a question about her past relationships, informing 'mind your own business'. Despite misconceptions about foreign girls being more open, Naihuang clarified that her connection with Asian men has not arrived yet and prefers their attentiveness like buying sanitary pads, a gesture she appreciates in Taiwanese men.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, around 11:45 PM, there was a power outage affecting 655 households in Neihu, Taipei, due to a feeder line trip, caused by 'faulty underground cables.' Taipower successfully restored power by 12:26 AM. Legislator You Shuhui expressed concerns about Taiwan's energy policy and emphasized the importance of stable power supply for technology industries in Neihu. The outage was attributed to a faulty underground cable joint which was promptly replaced by Taipower.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
According to the latest news from Yahoo News, the Central Weather Bureau continues to issue special warnings for heavy rains, indicating that vigorous convective cloud systems could lead to short periods of heavy rainfall. Today, there is a probability of localized heavy rain or torrential rain in the mountainous areas of Nantou, Changhua, Taichung, New Taipei, Taipei, Keelung, Yilan, Miaoli to Taoyuan, and Hualien. Additionally, precautions are advised for thunder and strong gusts, as well as the risk of landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A recent poll by the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation shows that 48% of Taiwanese citizens approve of President Lai Ching-te's handling of national affairs, with 26% disapproving. The survey, conducted less than a month after Lai took office, indicates a significant decrease in support for the president. However, despite the drop, Lai remains in a relatively comfortable position with a 25.6% disapproval rating. The survey involved 1,070 adults and had a margin of error of approximately three percentage points.
Source: YAHOO
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On June 18, 2024, the Taiwan stock market continued its bullish trend, driven by heavyweight stock TSMC (2330), surging to a new high of 22787 points during trading and closing at 22757.43 points, up 260.9 points. TSMC's share price rose to 950 NTD on reports of a possible price increase in 3nm process, closing at a record high of 943 NTD. Other semiconductor stocks like MediaTek (2454), Compal (2382), and Winbond (2344) also showed gains. The AI-related sector remained strong with companies like Inxen (6451) and Utechzone (3450) hitting the daily limit up, while robotics-related stocks like Advantech (8374) and Delta Electronics (2365) continued their upward trend.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Taiwanese former MLB player and relief pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo, known as the 'Legendary Bird,' will make a return to the Dodgers' home field on June 21 as part of the Dodgers' StarRocket Day. Kuo, who previously played for the Dodgers, will showcase his iconic left-handed pitching. Known for being the first Taiwanese player to hit a home run in MLB history and the only Taiwanese player to be selected for the MLB All-Star Game, Kuo's return has generated excitement among fans and is a significant event in Taiwanese baseball history.
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Reported 8 months ago
In 2017, a 38-year-old nurse named Li died suddenly in her dormitory due to acute myocardial infarction. Her family claimed that her irregular and long working hours in the hospice ward of Taipei Medical University Hospital led to her overexertion, causing her death. The family sought compensation of 7.32 million NT dollars, but the court ruled in favor of the hospital in the second instance, stating there was no evidence of excessive work pressure. The court highlighted that the events leading to her death did not meet the criteria for work-related injuries or occupational diseases, allowing the hospital to avoid compensation. The case can still be appealed.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
As the weather heats up, the issue of using air conditioning to cool down while worrying about electricity costs arises. Minister of Economic Affairs, Guo Zhihui, suggested that in a 30-ping space, installing 2 air conditioners is sufficient. However, experts point out that for a 30-ping space, typically 4 air conditioners are needed for a standard 3-bedroom 1-living room layout. The Ministry of Economic Affairs clarified that it is unnecessary to keep air conditioners running when no one is present to save energy, emphasizing the importance of understanding efficient electricity usage. Suggestions to maximize comfort and save on costs were also mentioned for businesses in the service industry.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Artist Zhu Xinyi, married to Wesley, shared an incident on a show about her child at kindergarten, leading to discontent among parents due to a troubled classmate. Allegations surfaced that Zhu's child was a 'problem child' at school, with Wesley filing a lawsuit for severe defamation against a female netizen. After court proceedings, the two parties reached a settlement, with the female netizen agreeing to compensate and Wesley withdrawing the lawsuit.
Source: YAHOO
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Chien Wei-Chuan, the chairperson of T1 League, commented on the relationship between Lin Bing-Sheng and Cai Shang-Hua, stating that as they are young, it is good for them to make friends and appreciate beautiful things. She also complimented Lin Bing-Sheng's appearance and skills. Chien Wei-Chuan also mentioned her postponement of a meeting with He Jun-Xiang following the recent legal issues he faced, showing support and understanding for him during this time.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
As summer approaches and Unit 1 of the Nuclear Power Plant Three is set to be decommissioned at the end of July, concerns over electricity shortages arise among the public. Some residents even noticed the activation of diesel units at the plant and water discharge for hydropower generation, leading to worries about insufficient electricity supply. Taiwan Power Company responded by stating that the reserve capacity rate during peak hours was above 10% the previous night, indicating a stable supply. The company assured that the activation of turbine generators at nuclear plants is a routine operation and urged against unnecessary panic. Additionally, the company emphasized the priority of water usage for daily life and agriculture over hydropower generation, ensuring a steady water supply downstream for regular usage without affecting water resources or daily water needs.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
Yushan's main peak is the highest mountain in Taiwan and a popular destination for many hikers. However, the steep terrain and unpredictable weather in the Yushan area pose high risks for climbers. Yesterday morning, a male hiker fell off a cliff about 150 meters from the summit of Yushan main peak while returning from his climb, resulting in a fatal accident. The Yushan National Park management office urges all hikers to pay attention to their steps, hold onto the iron chains, and prioritize their safety when climbing the main peak to prevent tragedies. Rescuers faced challenges in poor weather conditions and low visibility while retrieving the victim's body.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A young mother of twins who left her job at a major company, along with her current boyfriend's child, are struggling financially with 5 mouths to feed. The situation came to light when a friend of a netizen, who is a social worker, shared a case of a 25-year-old woman who left her job after giving birth, now financially struggling with her children and boyfriend who only works odd jobs. The heartbreaking story reveals the harsh realities faced by the underprivileged in Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 8 months ago
A soon-to-be groom shared on an online forum about the pressure he faced when his future father-in-law demanded that all the wedding cars must be Mercedes-Benz at a 600 level, or at least a BMW 7 Series, to meet their family's vanity standards. The groom, who had just bought a new house and was relying on his parents for wedding expenses, felt conflicted as he couldn't afford the high-end cars and questioned the importance of maintaining social status. Netizens suggested breaking up with the demanding family and advised the groom to reconsider the relationship and financial burden.
Source: YAHOO