Reported about 1 year ago
During his whirlwind visit to Taiwan in June, NVIDIA CEO Huang Renxun delivered a keynote speech where the list of '16 Taiwanese Universities' displayed on his background board gained attention. However, it was later revealed that among the company's 30,000 employees, the highest number of graduates hailed from Israel's Technion - amounting to 1,119 people, nearly twice the number from the 2nd place Stanford University in the U.S. This trend showcases Israel's prominence in the AI industry, with NVIDIA having acquired several Israeli startups in recent years, including Mellanox for $7 billion in 2019. Huang Renxun's visit to Taiwan also included a speech at National Taiwan University where the 16 local universities were featured, spotlighting Israel's influence in NVIDIA's workforce and the AI industry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Actress Chen Yanxi, who married mainland Chinese actor Chen Xiao in 2016 and has one child, is rumored to be facing an 8-year marriage crisis. While neither party has responded to the rumors, during a recent promotion for the Chinese drama 'Warm, Sweet', she mentioned views on relationships and her son 'Little Star.' Chen Yanxi, who plays an interior designer in the drama, emphasized the importance of maintaining a warm and interesting atmosphere in her home design, also noting the need for work-life balance and self-care techniques, stressing that love should not be compromised.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Exxon Mobil Corp. expresses confidence in the increasing demand for lithium despite current bearish sentiment and low prices, believing that the need for electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries will grow significantly. The company aims to become a major lithium supplier to coexist with its traditional oil business, with plans to have its first project online by 2027 and ramp up output for 1 million EVs annually by 2030. Exxon recently signed a preliminary agreement with SK On Co., a South Korean battery-maker, to supply lithium from a project in Arkansas.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, the Kaohsiung City Government officially established a sister city relationship with Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis, making it Kaohsiung's 40th alliance city. Mayor Chen Chi-mai hopes this deepens the city relationship to strengthen ties, with Basseterre looking forward to collaborating in areas such as smart cities, agriculture, and healthcare. The visit also included sightseeing activities and discussions on mutual cooperation and exchanges between the two island nations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN news website reported that after the review of the Parliament Empowerment Bill failed, President Lai Ching-te signed and announced the bill. Subsequently, the Presidential Office, Executive Yuan, and Control Yuan all filed for constitutional interpretation and temporary dispositions. The DPP Legislative Caucus held a press conference, presenting seven reasons for the constitutional interpretation application. Ke Jianming emphasized the need to respect the justices thoroughly and expressed hope for a resolution. The caucus emphasized the importance of defending the constitutional system, safeguarding democracy and the rule of law, and presented reasons for the constitutional interpretation application concerning the flaws in the legislative process, the violation of the principle of separation of powers, and other issues.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Weather Plus ZM debuted on June 25, 2024, at 11:12 PM with former Central Weather Bureau director Zheng Mingdian as the host. The themes included recent weather overview, a segment on weather phenomena 'Clear Skies Turbulence,' and Q&A session with viewers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, the Legislative Yuan passed the parliamentary reform bill in the third reading, with the Executive Yuan filing a request for reconsideration and subsequently rejected by the parliament, leading President Lai Ching-te to legally announce the amended law and initiate a constitutional interpretation. The Control Yuan, Judicial Yuan, and DPP all plan to apply for temporary disposals. Mayor Ko Wen-je of the People First Party criticized President Lai, urging democratic adherence to public opinion. Scholarly concerns were raised over the unprecedented move of interpreting the constitution after a failed reconsideration request, with various institutions expressing concerns over the balance of power and constitutional rights. The article also touches upon the historical context of political actions and critiques from different parties and scholars.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 26, Representative Yu refuted Mirror Weekly's claims of his extravagant diplomatic lifestyle and his wife's alleged arrogance towards embassy staff, emphasizing that nearly all the allegations were untrue and damaging to their reputation. Yu clarified during the press conference in Washington that accusations of misusing public funds, instructing embassy staff, and extravagant spending were all baseless. He defended his wife's need for escort during shopping as official duties and not lavish personal purchases. Yu debunked rumors of excessive spending and emphasized the necessity of appropriate renovations at the official residence to maintain national standards, denying claims of excessive spending or luxury purchases. Yu concluded by stating that the allegations against him and his wife were groundless and unacceptable.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson, Zhu Fenglian, dismissed rumors of Chinese media involvement in political talk shows in Taiwan as pure fabrication, accusing the DPP of orchestrating a campaign of green terror. The DPP legislative caucus called on the Mainland Affairs Council, the Ministry of Culture, and the National Communications Commission to investigate the matter. The Ministry of Culture stated that if a Chinese journalist indeed participated in talk shows, manipulated by the Taiwan Affairs Office, their press credentials would be revoked and legal action taken. Zhu emphasized that the report was entirely fake news, alleging the DPP of spreading disinformation, dividing Taiwan, and damaging cross-strait relations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The third district police station held a coordination meeting for the Wan-An No. 47 drill to ensure its successful completion. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war, the Wan-An drills aim to strengthen public awareness of air defense and prepare for unforeseen events to minimize casualties. With the Wan-An 47 drill scheduled on July 22nd in central Taiwan, the police have organized various units to participate and assist in public education, evacuation procedures, and traffic control. Measures include opening underground gates or fences labeled with 'Air Raid Shelter' signs for pedestrians and vehicles to seek refuge during the drill day. Foreign language pamphlets in seven languages are also provided, emphasizing compliance with authorities' instructions during the drill to avoid penalties under civil defense laws. The public can access information about air raid shelters through the police service app for convenience.
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Reported about 1 year ago
2026年新北市長選舉引發關注，國民黨李四川獲得37.26％支持度，但尚未確定參選意願，依然尊重現任市長侯友宜。黨內將尊重侯友宜的決定，選戰中缺少侯友宜全力輔選將為候選人帶來挑戰。國民黨強調尊重侯友宜並給予支持，未來選情仍有待觀察。
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Reported about 1 year ago
China has accumulated a surplus of coal, ensuring enough supply for the increased demand during the summer months. This surplus is part of Beijing's strategy to prevent shortages that have previously impacted the economy. Despite a sluggish economy and subdued prices due to tepid industrial demand and favorable weather conditions, coal inventories remain high with record-level imports and expected price fluctuations. Additionally, domestic coal production is expected to increase, and hydropower generation is strong, further stabilizing the market in the coming months.
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Reported about 1 year ago
104 Job Bank announced that the average monthly salary in 2024, regardless of industry/position or years of experience, is 47,000, a 10-year high. This increase is attributed to the ongoing economic recovery, improved corporate profitability expectations, and the increasing difficulty in retaining and attracting talents. The data showed significant salary discrepancies between industries, with the highest-paying industry being computer and consumer electronics manufacturing at 60,000 and the lowest-paying industry being social welfare services at below 40,000.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At a legislative inquiry at the Legislative Yuan on June 25, 2024, Taiwan Power Company clarified that while they will no longer absorb the electricity subsidies for schools and social welfare organizations, the frozen rates for these vulnerable groups will remain unchanged. Taiwan Power will request relevant ministries to allocate budget for the electricity price difference previously covered by the company. This decision has undergone consensus coordination by the Executive Yuan, and adjustments in budget allocation will be considered by various ministries. Additionally, if the Legislative Yuan approves the additional budget of 100 billion NT dollars for electricity price subsidies, along with the price increase in April and the decrease in international energy prices, Taiwan Power is expected to break even this year without incurring losses.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to CMoney data, Taiwan's weighted index has risen by 6.08% in the past month, surpassing other global stock markets. It also outperformed the MSCI World Index with gains of 13.29% in the past three months and 27.58% year-to-date, compared to 2.6% and 10.72% of the MSCI World Index respectively. With Taiwan stock market predicted to exhibit high volatility in the short term, AI technology sector funds like Uni-President Prosperity Fund have shown outstanding performance compared to electronic indices, suggesting potential for excess returns in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a press conference, Huang Kuo-Chang, the convener of the Legislative Yuan caucus of the People First Party, exposed that the Joint Venture Renewable Energy Company breached the contract by installing Chinese-made solar inverters at the Lanyang Regional Command Headquarters of the Army. The Ministry of National Defense acknowledged the issue, admitted negligence, and pledged to have the company replace the products within a month. Huang criticized the use of Chinese equipment in a military setting and called for a thorough investigation into other similar cases, urging strict penalties for companies that compromise national security.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The DPP legislative caucus held a press conference on June 25, 2024, to present 7 reasons for applying for a constitutional interpretation, aiming to defend the constitutional system and uphold democratic rule of law. Ke Jianming stated that the Constitution is in critical condition and must be saved; he emphasized respecting the judiciary’s ruling and hoping for clarity. The DPP criticized the KMT for disrupting the constitutional order and expressed their respect for the judiciary's decision. They submitted a constitutional interpretation petition to the Judicial Yuan. President Lai Ching-te recently signed revised laws and will request constitutional interpretation and temporary disposition from the Constitutional Court, effective today; the Control Yuan also announced a similar request. The DPP filed the petition while the Executive Yuan plans to do so later, setting a precedent in constitutional interpretation. Ke Jianming stated that they are not just defending but rescuing the constitutional and democratic foundation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan's Foreign and National Defense Committee invited Minister of National Defense Gu Li-hsiung and Chief of the General Staff Mei Chia-shu to report on the 'Han Kuang Exercise.' It has been 25 years since a chief of staff visited the legislature. Mei Chia-shu expressed that attending the inquiry could help society better understand and support the national army, which he believes is a personal responsibility. The exercise, which is scenario-based, has drawn attention due to the sighting of soldiers digging trenches at Hsishu Beach in Tainan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, at 11:05 PM, the Democratic Progressive Party caucus held a press conference at the Legislative Yuan to explain the '7 major reasons' for the application of the 'Constitutional Amendment for Parliamentary Reform,' with the party, presidential office, Control Yuan, and Executive Yuan all 'launching four arrows.' However, during the press conference, Nationalist Party Legislator Cindy Hsu went to 'eavesdrop' outside the Democratic Progressive Party caucus office, even measuring that there was a 100 cm distance between herself and the door of the office. This move was made in support of Kuomintang legislator Chen Yu-chen who had clashed with the Democratic Progressive Party caucus the day before. Hsu argued that it was reasonable for Chen to want to listen to the press conference, emphasizing that if the DPP caucus was concerned about surveillance, then they should close the door of the press conference to prevent people from seeing it.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As South Korea prepares for stricter disclosure regulations on stock offerings, there has been a notable increase in block equity sales as stakeholders aim to raise funds before the impending changes. The revised framework for block trading, set to take effect on July 24, is part of efforts to prevent insider trading. With additional share sales in South Korea reaching $5.4 billion since the beginning of 2024, more than 20 times the figure from the previous year, analysts anticipate a rise in block deals as the deadline approaches.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, the Taiwan Affairs Office of China dismissed reports from the 'Liberty Times' that Xinhua News Agency reporters in Taiwan were monitoring the production of political talk shows on Taiwan Television. The Office labeled the claims as 'a complete fabrication of fake news' and accused the Democratic Progressive Party of using the media to attack the mainland. The report cited an anonymous senior media person accusing Xinhua reporter Zhao Bo of being heavily involved in the production of a political talk show and monitoring the studio to ensure compliance with the Office's requirements. Zhao reportedly left Taiwan after the news surfaced and was replaced by another reporter.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman recently revealed online that she quit her job at the end of last month and has been looking for a new one, but still leaves the house 'nine to five' every day. The reason behind this is that her parents are concerned that if she stays at home, neighbors will gossip about her, showing how much her parents care about others' opinions. This has left the woman feeling frustrated, questioning the need to hide during unemployment. The post has sparked discussions online, with many comforting her by saying that being unemployed is not shameful and urging her to adjust her mindset before starting anew.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taoyuan's Dayuan District, a 5-year-old boy wandered away from home while his grandmother was cleaning the house and got lost near 91 Kaihe Road. The local police station brought the boy to the station after a report from the public, worked with the neighborhood chief to share the boy's photo in the community chat group, identified him, and safely reunited him with his grandmother. The emotional boy expressed his desire to return home with trembling voice. The grandmother, relieved to see her grandson safe, thanked the police and neighbors for their assistance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taiwan, due to the hot weather, six people were hospitalized after experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting following a meal at a hot pot restaurant where they consumed grilled oysters. Medical examinations suggested food poisoning, likely from consuming stale or undercooked seafood. The group's friends who ate with them also fell ill. Tzu-Chi General Hospital in Dajia emphasized the importance of consuming fresh seafood and ensuring thorough cooking to prevent such incidents, especially during hot and humid conditions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 25, 2024, at 11:02 pm, the Supreme Court made a final ruling in the case of Sun Youying, the former CEO of the Atlantic Drinks Company known for producing 'Apple Sidra'. Sun was convicted of causing damage and sentenced to 7 months in prison for illegally clearing a piece of agricultural land in Taipei City, despite only owning a fraction of it. Despite Sun's defense that she was unaware of the agricultural activities on the land, the court rejected her appeal, affirming the lower court's decision.
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