Reported 8 months ago
The 618 shopping festival has started, offering discounts and deals on household appliances, daily essentials, and 3C products worth over ten thousand yuan. PChome, Shopee, Yahoo Shopping, and Momo have unveiled their special promotions, including significant discounts on popular items such as SAMSUNG smartphones, ASUS laptops, Logitech gaming mice, Electrolux coffee machines, and more. Shopee, for example, has deals like free shipping with no minimum purchase, while Yahoo Shopping offers discounts on luxury items like jewelry and electronics. Momo Shopping is focusing on travel and entertainment vouchers, with discounts starting at 50% on various tickets and experiences.
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Reported 8 months ago
Democratic Progressive Party Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang led several legislators to Taipei's Songshan Ciyou Temple Square for a street-side public speech on 'Anti-Abuse of Power and Protection of Democracy,' denouncing both the blue and white parties for their parliamentary abuses and undemocratic behavior. He called for the public to stand up for democracy, support the government's reconsideration motion, and emphasized the importance of citizen participation in Taiwan's democracy.
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Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, it was the birthday of Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu. In the midst of preparations for the upcoming vote on the 'Parliamentary Reform Five Acts' reconsideration bill on the 21st, KMT legislator Luo Zhiqiang took to Facebook to wish Speaker Han a happy birthday, jokingly mentioning the challenges he faces from the opposition daily. Han Kuo-yu, born on June 17 in 1957 in Taiwan, has had a varied political career from Taipei City Councilor to Mayor of Kaohsiung, eventually becoming the Speaker of the Legislative Yuan.
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Reported 8 months ago
Japanese TBS anchor Watadzu Takumu entered a private residence while drunk on June 3, causing a disturbance by urinating indiscriminately and prompting police intervention. The 28-year-old's career is now in ruins as he has lost all his job opportunities within the network. Although not fired, he has been suspended and assigned to administrative tasks, with uncertainty regarding his return to the screen. Watadzu has expressed remorse for his actions and is resolving the issue with the affected family in Tokyo. This incident adds to a recent trend of Japanese male and female anchors getting drunk and facing consequences for misconduct.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 44-year-old man surnamed Zeng from Luzhou District in New Taipei City discovered what appeared to be a torpedo-like object while dismantling an old staircase on June 16 during a holiday, leading him to immediately report to the police. Upon investigation, it was confirmed to be a military-owned unexploded bomb, specifically a '120mm illumination bomb projectile' by the Sixth Army. The situation was resolved without any further incidents, with the reason for its presence in the residence still under investigation.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Pingtung, Taiwan, a 17-year-old teen surnamed Chen allegedly got into a verbal altercation with a soldier named Wang who was on leave, at a shrimp-fishing site. Chen, reportedly intoxicated, fatally stabbed Wang with a knife after an argument. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Wang succumbed to his injuries due to excessive blood loss. Chen was apprehended by the police and charged with murder, with the case under investigation by the authorities. The incident has prompted increased security measures at local sites prone to such incidents, and the Taiwan military has expressed regret over the soldier's tragic death.
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Reported 8 months ago
The popular 'Tissue Bread' trend from Korea has arrived in Taiwan! Regent Taipei hotel is hosting a pop-up event featuring The Truffle Bakery from Seoul, offering the sought-after 'Tissue Bread,' 'Salted Butter Roll,' and 'London Bun' that are hot on Instagram. The unique 'Tissue Bread' features a thin and soft texture, and will be available in classic butter and chocolate flavors, alongside the equally popular 'Salted Butter Roll' and 'London Bun.' Don't miss this chance to taste these trendy treats!
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Reported 8 months ago
For car enthusiasts in Taiwan, there's a new paradise at the Taiwan Porsche Driving Center located at the Lihpao International Circuit in Taichung. With a rumored investment exceeding 500 million NTD, this center is not only Asia's first Porsche-dedicated driving facility but also a symbol of Porsche's innovation and passion in Taiwan. It features a FIA-certified track and offers a variety of driving experience courses for both loyal Porsche fans and beginners. The center showcases Porsche's rich racing history and passion for speed, providing a space for enthusiasts to enjoy the ultimate Porsche experience.
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Reported 8 months ago
In Lu-Kang, the '2024 Small Town Light and Shadow Art Festival' has recently featured 13 limited edition scenic spots designed in collaboration with Japan's well-known healing-oriented IP 'Corner Little Friends,' where 1,500 'Corner Little Friends' light bulbs were distributed on opening day. This marks the first outdoor exhibition of 'Corner Little Friends' in Taiwan, on display until August 4th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM each night, with a total of 20 exhibition areas incorporating various unique light decorations throughout Lu-Kang. The festival allows visitors to experience a warm and dreamy journey with the charming and healing characters like the 'White Bear' and 'Shy Cat' in a whimsical setting.
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Reported 8 months ago
In the era of major urban renewal in Taipei City, developers are shifting from competition to collaboration to quickly seize a share of the market. P&J Development and Saint De Fu Construction recently teamed up to launch a large-scale urban renewal project on Minsheng East Road, aiming to integrate 6 street blocks covering a total area of 6000 pings. They have completed the integration of the first phase, consisting of 2 blocks and 1700 pings, with plans to finish integrating the remaining 4 blocks within a year. This marks their third collaboration following successful cases in other districts. The developers believe that such large-scale urban renewal projects will help stabilize housing prices in the long term.
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Reported 8 months ago
27歲歌手高爾宣宣布與35歲女友芮德登記結婚，11月將當爸爸，好友春風提出若高爾宣的女兒取名為「高莉黛」，就願意幫忙養到國小畢業。春風的幽默舉動引來網友笑稱聽起來很美，讓粉絲驚喜又樂。
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Reported 8 months ago
SAKImoto Bakery collaborates with OSAMU GOODS to release a series of retro American-style products with limited edition packaging this summer. In celebration of the 4th anniversary in Taiwan, the Japanese bakery partners with renowned illustrator Harada Osamu to introduce the OSAMU GOODS collection, featuring cute and nostalgic designs. The collaboration includes the exclusive Peach Toast with chewy texture and sweet dried peaches, adorned with cute Cat and Dog imprints on the toast, as well as a range of signature characters on the packaging of various items like coffee cups and bread bags. Additionally, special fruity cocktails are available for purchase at SAKImoto stores and FamilyMart convenience stores. Fans can visit the stores to enjoy the KAWAII-themed decorations with Osamu's classic characters for a cute and retro summer atmosphere.
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Reported 8 months ago
台北市寶林茶室因食材受邦克列酸菌污染，導致6人死亡、24人受傷。消基會已啟動團體訴訟，將為30多名受害者提起訴訟，並呼籲加入的受害者及其家屬儘快提供證據以推進司法程序。案件目前尚未結案，消基會將密切追蹤進展，呼籲社會共同努力以維護消費者權益。
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Reported 8 months ago
In this article, Yuan Songan discusses the diversity of Xinjiang, with various ethnic groups such as Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Tajiks, Mongols, Russians, and Hans. He counters claims of ethnic oppression and emphasizes government poverty alleviation efforts that have improved living standards in Xinjiang. Yuan also highlights the support provided by economically developed cities in China to Xinjiang in terms of finances, technology, and infrastructure. Overall, he praises the harmonious coexistence and safety in Xinjiang, refuting negative propaganda spread by foreign forces and separatists.
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Reported 8 months ago
Taiwan's 'Black Leopard' Abassi has officially joined Japan's basketball league team Akita Northern Happinets. Abassi, who won MVP in the T1 League twice, was drafted by the Taiwan special forces in 2021 and became a key player. With an average of 20.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season, Abassi has signed a multi-year contract with the team. The Akita team expressed excitement over Abassi's high popularity in Taiwan, with expectations of gaining new Taiwanese fans. Abassi expressed happiness at the opportunity to play abroad, thanking the numerous teams that showed interest in him. Akita becomes the first Taiwanese to join a top-tier B League team in Japan, with high hopes for his future performance.
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Reported 8 months ago
Leica推出了Leica LUX應用程式，將標誌性的Leica Look濾鏡整合到iPhone上的專業相機應用程式，讓iPhone用戶能夠體驗先進的徠卡攝影技術和鏡頭設備，拍攝出具有超凡攝影審美趣味的照片。這款應用程式支援多種徠卡鏡頭特色效果和色彩漸層，還提供自由創作空間及定期更新功能，讓攝影師可以輕鬆拍攝出專業照片並探索全新的攝影世界。
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Reported 8 months ago
Senior host Cheng Hung-yi expressed concerns about possibly having throat cancer, attributing difficulty swallowing to stress and anxiety after his grandfather's passing from the same illness. Cheng underwent extensive medical examinations for his symptoms, which led to a diagnosis of anxiety disorder rather than cancer. He shared his experience of taking medication for 9 months to manage anxiety and emphasized the importance of not stopping medication abruptly. Despite a relapse during treatment, Cheng has now recovered from the ordeal.
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Reported 8 months ago
The ongoing controversy of the Jinghuacheng case continues as Chen Yukun, chairman of Jinghuacheng, filed a lawsuit against You Shuhui, a Kuomintang Taipei City councilor, accusing her of repeatedly targeting Jinghuacheng's plot ratio, spreading false statements to media outlets, participating in TV political talk shows frequently, and attempting to create an image of Jinghuacheng benefiting from corrupt practices, damaging the company's reputation and causing significant losses. In response, You Shuhui criticized the lawsuit as a mistaken and malicious accusation, expressing confidence in the judiciary's ability to prove her innocence and not ruling out filing a criminal lawsuit against Jinghuacheng for false accusations in the future.
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Reported 8 months ago
China's May industrial output growth of 5.6% fell short of expectations, while the property sector remains sluggish despite policy support, adding to pressure on Beijing to stimulate growth. However, retail sales in May exceeded forecasts due to a holiday boost, marking the quickest growth since February. The flurry of data indicates a bumpy recovery for China's economy, with strong exports and manufacturing but weak consumption and property activities. Analysts expect more fiscal and monetary policy support to address the uneven growth.
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Reported 8 months ago
Former Chairman Huang Wenlie of the biotechnology stock king Kangyou-KY, along with others, involved in embezzling and scamming investors of 20.1 billion NT dollars, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and fined 2 million NT dollars by the Taipei District Court for crimes such as insider trading under the Securities and Exchange Act. The mastermind behind the scenes, Indonesian-Chinese real estate magnate Wang Mingliang, who has not yet returned to Taiwan, has been listed as wanted. The Kangyou-KY scam shocked society as Huang had been fabricating financial reports since 2014 to secure bank loans and attract market investments through high cash dividends, causing the stock price to artificially rise. Huang fled the country in July 2020 and was extradited back to Taiwan in June 2023, with further legal proceedings ongoing.
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Reported 8 months ago
台北地院審理im.B詐騙案，自救會要求法院重判主嫌曾耀鋒等30人無期徒刑。涉嫌利用不動產借貸平台進行詐騙，詐得近91億元，5200多名受害者提告。被騙者指控曾耀鋒等人變換名字繼續騙局，甚至恐嚇告發者。自救會敦促檢察官追究不法所得去向，建請法官從重量刑，嚴懲詐騙集團，讓被害者獲得公平正義。
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Reported 8 months ago
Shark Shark Update: June 16, 2024, 11:54 PM The Stock Market Rumor Society collaborates with Taiwan's only financial bar, The Traders Club, to create three investment-themed cocktails for enthusiasts. The cocktails include 'Market Legends' with Whisky, popcorn, and oranges symbolizing market surprises, 'Road to Financial Freedom' with Sake, Gin, Vermouth, and strawberries representing the bittersweet journey to freedom, and 'Key to Limit-Up' with Vodka, cranberries, rose, peach, and ginger ale in visually striking red, offering rich layers of unique flavors. The collaboration also features comforting dishes like 'Unwinding Platter' and 'Financial Freedom Rice', all available at the luxurious financial bar. Limited surprise gifts and special non-alcoholic drinks are offered for those who reserve with the secret code 'Stock Market Rumor Society'.
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Reported 8 months ago
The Taiwan advocacy group, Taiwan Forward, has accused legislator Huang Kuo-chang of violating data protection laws by asking for information about a man who drove into a gym owned by social media influencer Chen Chih-han. The man had been rejected for a job at the gym, prompting the incident. Huang's request for the man's criminal record was seen as potentially breaching data protection laws. Taiwan Forward has filed a complaint against Huang, arguing that such actions violate privacy rights, while Huang has defended his actions as legitimate. The incident highlights the balance between protecting privacy and accessing information for public interest.
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Reported 8 months ago
In response to World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, Jumeirah, a global hotel organization, launched a series of sea turtle conservation activities. Activities include releasing 50 turtles on the pristine beach of Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi and offering guests at Jumeirah's Olhahali Island Resort in Maldives a range of turtle-themed experiences and activities. Additionally, a symposium was held in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project, discussing collaborative efforts for marine conservation. Experts emphasized the importance of global cooperation in marine protection, innovative solutions, and engaging youth in shaping a sustainable future for oceans.
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Reported 8 months ago
A 24-year-old soldier, surnamed Ou, from the Navy Min Jiang Ship in Keelung, Taiwan, escaped by jumping into the sea as he seemed to have trouble adjusting to life on the ship. He swam to Peace Island and sought help from a shipbuilding company's security. Police arrived, rescued Ou, who had no major injuries, and sent him to the hospital. His motive for jumping remains under investigation. Ou expressed his desire not to serve in the military, prompting further inquiries into the incident by Navy personnel and the Keelung Military Police.
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