Reported about 1 year ago
Starting today, the Ministry of the Interior expands the trial of in-person application services for mobile natural person certificates, allowing citizens to bring mobile devices to 24 household registration offices nationwide for in-person application. The application fee is only NT$30, and individuals can enjoy real-time e-identity verification, digital signatures, and encryption/decryption services without needing to carry a physical card. The Ministry plans to implement in-person application services for mobile natural person certificates in all household registration offices nationwide by November 25, striving for a convenient experience of 'digital identity on the go, a helpful tool for digital living'.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Mei-chin of Taiwan met with Prime Minister Dr. Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis today to discuss bilateral cooperation. They expressed gratitude for the long-term support from St. Kitts and Nevis and discussed enhancing collaboration in areas such as healthcare, agriculture technology, and women's empowerment. Both leaders, being former doctors, highlighted the importance of joint efforts in healthcare and public health development to benefit both peoples.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Breakdancer Sun Zhen has become Taiwan's first breakdancing athlete to qualify for the Paris Olympics, achieving this milestone through outstanding performances in the qualification rounds, accumulating enough points to secure the 10th spot. Sun Zhen, a participant in the Yongling Breakdancing Excellence Training Program, received congratulations from Yongling Foundation and founder Ceng Xin-ying. Breakdancing, a new event in the Olympics, involves 16 male and 16 female competitors showcasing single battles judged for victory. Sun Zhen expressed gratitude for the opportunity to fulfill his childhood dream of representing Taiwan in the Olympics, emphasizing the challenges he faced on his journey from self-taught breakdancer to Olympic contender.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 24, 2024, at 5:19 AM, the Taoyuan Sub-bureau held a coordination meeting on the exercise Wan'an 47 to strengthen the work effectiveness. Various organizations such as the Taoyuan District Office, Taoyuan Military Police, National Highway Police Bureau, Railway Police Station in Taoyuan, local civil defense, volunteers, community leaders, schools, and more were invited to ensure unified concepts and practices. The exercise includes drills for emergency alerts, evacuation, traffic control, and relief operations after a simulated attack, aiming to enhance public awareness and preparedness for defense measures. This exercise is seen as crucial due to ongoing tensions in the region and emphasizes the importance of collective participation in civil defense readiness.
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Reported about 1 year ago
SEMI released a new quarterly forecast on semiconductor wafer fabs, predicting a 6% and 7% growth in global wafer capacity for the next two years. The demand for chips drives continuous growth in semiconductor wafer production, with an expected 6% and 7% increase in capacity in 2024 and 2025, reaching a record high. China's chip manufacturers are expected to maintain double-digit capacity growth, leading globally. Advanced processes below 5nm are projected to grow by 13% in 2024, propelled by AI technologies. Major chip manufacturers like Intel, Samsung, and TSMC are preparing to produce 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) chips, leading to a 17% increase in total capacity in 2025. Despite potential risks from overexpansion, China is actively investing in capacity expansion to alleviate export controls' impact and enhance semiconductor production capabilities. Apart from China, other major chip manufacturing regions are forecasted to have capacity growth of no more than 5% by 2025.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Yesterday afternoon in Changhua City, Changhua County, an 83-year-old man surnamed Zhuang was found drowned in a pool at Changhua North National Sports Center for unknown reasons. Firefighters from the Eastern District were dispatched to rescue him upon receiving the report. Zhuang was already without breath or heartbeat when rescued. CPR and AED were immediately administered and he was rushed to Changhua General Hospital for emergency treatment. The hospital has been actively treating Zhuang, who was in critical condition and unfortunately passed away at 9:01 PM yesterday. Further investigation into the drowning incident and Zhuang's identity is ongoing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recently, a person surnamed Chan received a scam text message from a fraud group impersonating 'Taiwan Water Corporation' demanding immediate payment of overdue water bills with a threat of water supply termination, leading to a loss of NT $60,000 due to credit card information leakage. The Criminal Investigation Bureau warned citizens to recognize '111' as the official SMS source. Similar fraudulent SMS tactics have been used by scammers impersonating Taiwan Power Company. Both Taiwan Water and Taiwan Power have implemented a '111 code SMS' policy, urging people to verify the source of official SMS messages. Citizens are advised to be cautious of suspicious SMS messages, increase vigilance, and contact the respective companies or authorities if in doubt, while promptly reporting any fraud incidents to the police or Anti-Fraud hotline.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Bay Tongtong, who rose to fame from 'Blackie's Teenage Club', has been in showbiz for 20 years and married her husband Howard in 2018, with a daughter. They celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary recently, with Bay Tongtong expressing their unique relationship dynamic of being slightly clingy yet independent, and mutually needed. She shared how their marriage has its challenges, but highlighted the unconditional support her husband provides, even if he doesn't agree with her choices. Revealing their financial collaboration and dreams for the future, she ended with a heartfelt message hoping for another sixty happy years together, expressing her love and gratitude.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Singer Wang Mayu, known for her participation in various music programs, including 'Star Boulevard' and 'Taiwan So Prosperous', struggled with chocolate cysts and adenomyosis making it difficult for her to conceive. After receiving Selina's pregnancy cotton, she discovered she was pregnant in October last year and gave birth to a daughter named 'Luna'. Despite facing challenges during pregnancy due to the baby's position and weight, Wang Mayu remains optimistic and aims to be the strongest mom on Earth with her nursing knowledge and experiences from senior colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Due to the Democratic Progressive Party's anti-nuclear stance, Taiwan faces an energy crisis, with rising electricity prices and frequent blackouts. Nuclear Plant 3 will decommission its Unit 1 in July, while the Ministry of Economic Affairs extends the license of Mai-Liao Power Plant. Kuomintang legislator Wang Hung-Wei criticizes the situation, pointing out the increased burden of 30 billion annually to switch to coal or private electricity generation and the environmental and health impacts of extending a polluting power plant's license.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain warning for 13 counties and cities in central and northern Taiwan, with the likelihood of localized heavy rain in areas like Taoyuan, Hualien, and Taitung due to active convective cloud systems. A special advisory for heavy rain in mountainous areas of Hualien County until tomorrow, along with caution for thunderstorms, strong gusts, landslides, rockfalls, and flash floods, was also issued. Additionally, thunderstorm alerts were issued for Hualien and Taitung counties until 10:45 pm. Residents are advised to be vigilant against severe rain, lightning, rising river levels, flooding in low-lying areas, and poor visibility.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A well-known domestic appliance manufacturer in the country found itself embroiled in a workplace sexual harassment controversy as multiple female employees were coerced into wearing maid outfits to celebrate their boss's birthday. The official fan page posted a series of photos from the event, leading to accusations of gender inequality and objectification of women. Following escalating criticism, the company swiftly deleted the related photos, but faced continued backlash from numerous disgruntled netizens. An online post alleged that female employees were only informed about a performance at the boss's birthday celebration without details on the attire requirements, which resulted in majority of the female staff feeling uncomfortable as they were pressured to wear the outfits in front of male colleagues. The company's response claiming that female employees had previewed the performance attire did little to appease critics, who condemned the incident as an example of workplace gender inequality and called for public condemnation and resistance against workplace harassment.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
Malaysian Chinese singer Li Qingqing tragically passed away at the age of 51 in a car accident on June 20th, just days after posting on social media about heading out for a performance. Prior to the accident, her daughter had a foreboding feeling after listening to a song, which turned out to be an eerie coincidence. Li Qingqing, known for her performances worldwide, was on her way back home when the accident occurred, leaving her fans and family in shock.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 24, 2024, former Chairman Qiu Fusheng and others of Taiwan Land Development Company were suspected of concealing a 2 billion loan from the public under the guise of real estate transactions, violating securities laws by falsifying financial reports. Prosecutors led searches in six locations and summoned a total of 6 individuals, including Qiu Fusheng, for questioning. The investigation revealed that during 2020 and 2021, Qiu Fusheng and others borrowed over 2 billion from the public when the company faced financial gaps but did not record it accurately, using real estate transactions as a cover, resulting in violations of securities laws. The case is focused on charges of financial report falsification. These events came amidst a tumultuous period for Taiwan Land Development Company in 2020 and 2021, including stock price plunges and the subsequent delisting in 2022.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In Kaohsiung, a man named He died in 2021 after being struck by a falling hoist machine while delivering goods. His parents sought compensation totaling NT$3.586 million from the construction material store, hardware store, and the machine owner, but the court ruled that they were not liable except for the construction material store, which was ordered to pay a day's wage of NT$2,500 due to a contract relationship with He. The court found that the parties involved did not have a direct employer-employee relationship with He, ultimately leading to limited liability for compensation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During a media gathering, Taiwanese Culture Minister Lee Yung recalled his time as a judge at the Golden Horse Awards with South Korean director Lee Chang-dong and expressed optimism for the Taiwanese film industry amid recent success. With many Taiwanese directors producing notable works in the past years and in light of Lee Chang-dong's comments on the declining 'Hallyu' wave, Lee Yung aims for a resurgence of a 'Taiwan Wave' and plans to support it through various initiatives such as cultural coins and marketing campaigns. He also discussed the challenges of exporting Taiwanese content in the face of China's market dominance, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with foreign platforms for international reach.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During a media gathering on June 24, Minister of Culture Li Yuen reminisced about the past collaboration with South Korean director Lee Chang-dong as jury members at the Golden Horse Awards. Lee Chang-dong mentioned last year that the Korean Wave was declining, indicating a potential rise of the Taiwanese Wave. Minister Li mentioned that Taiwan's film industry has been flourishing in recent years, with new talented directors emerging and producing significant works. The Ministry of Culture aims to support this growth through initiatives like cultural subsidies and marketing events, as well as seeking opportunities for international collaborations to expand the global reach of Taiwanese films.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to SET News, on June 24, 2024, actress Little S (Xu Xi-Di) who has three daughters with husband Xu Ya-Jun, shared that her daughters inherit their parents' good genes and each has their own unique beauty. The eldest daughter, Xu Xi-Wen (Elly), not only has a tall and good figure, but also facial features resembling an international supermodel. Elly recently surprised everyone by announcing her application to a prestigious American university. Netizens were amazed by her recent photos showing her in a pink outfit, displaying a youthful and adorable look which is a contrast to her usual cool and handsome style.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
余天的女婿陳鑑涉嫌加入詐騙集團擔任車手頭，每月從非法所得中可得近百萬元，最近在捷運板橋站被警方逮捕並遭起訴詐欺、洗錢等罪名。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
本文介紹了人工智能競賽的加劇對領先半導體公司創造了有利的需求環境。PHLX半導體板塊指數自2022年触底以来已飙升了122％，遠超過以科技為中心的納斯達克綜合指數的69％回報。本文推薦了兩家具有未來十年超卓回報潛力的頂尖半導體股票，分別為Arm Holdings和Micron Technology，解釋了它們的獨特價值和優勢以及投資者應關注的風險。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News website reported on June 24, 2024, that the Taiwan stock market dropped 129.08 points, closing at 22,813.7 points with a 1.89% decrease, and a trading volume of 499.2 billion NT dollars. Data from the stock exchange showed that the three major institutional investors collectively sold 45.06 billion NT dollars today. Investors expressed concerns about the market conditions and speculated that the market was intentionally aimed at shorting. Tech stocks experienced a significant decline, with TSMC dropping by 30 NT dollars, MediaTek by 80 NT dollars, Foxconn by 6 NT dollars, Compal by 15.5 NT dollars, and Delta Electronics by 6.5 NT dollars. With the significant sell-off by the major investors and the dominance of red in the tech sector, investors were discussing various speculations regarding market movements and strategies for the next trading day.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
After EU and China agreed to negotiate on imposing temporary tariffs on Chinese imported electric vehicles, the risk of soaring prices for Chinese electric cars in the EU may be alleviated. The high-level officials from both sides discussed the tariff issue and agreed to further negotiate, despite existing friction. The call came after the EU threatened to impose tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric cars, marking the first negotiation on the matter. The EU's punitive tariff policy against Chinese electric vehicles follows the US's recent move to increase tariffs on Chinese electric cars from 25% to 100%, indicating differing approaches towards China between the US and EU. The negotiations between EU and China, marked by multiple steps over nine months, contrast sharply with the US's swift tariff implementations against China, showcasing the distinct approaches and efficiencies in handling trade disputes between the two entities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The European Commission officially accused Apple of illegal monopolistic practices in the App Store, disrupting the market's fair competition. If proven, Apple could face a fine of nearly 1.3 trillion New Taiwan dollars. The EU investigation under the Digital Markets Act revealed that Apple's App Store policies hinder fair competition, leading to potential significant penalties. Apple has made adjustments, but the EU demands further compliance by next year or face substantial fines.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Fortune teller Shen Rong revealed that Suan Anzuo indeed has inherited a 'wealthy and noble' destiny. However, due to negative influences like 'failure', 'instability', 'financial losses', and addiction tendencies, his fortune may be unstable and could be disrupted by his inappropriate words and actions. Suan Anzuo's parents have spent a substantial amount of money dealing with his legal issues and upbringing, with his mother, Di Ying, identified as having a 'superior destiny' carrying the 'wealthy' code, while his father, Sun Peng, has only a 'medium destiny'. Despite public concerns about their financial future, the family seems to be living a wealthy life unaffected by these challenges.
Source: YAHOO