Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, the Taichung City Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Xitun Guoan Phase II and III social housing project with the aim of completing 780 quality housing units by 118. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that with ongoing projects, they have already reached 7,368 units and are accelerating towards the goal of 10,000 units to address the housing needs of various groups including the young, elderly, and vulnerable populations.
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Reported 10 months ago
Taiwan Mobile announced its performance and outlook half a year after merging with Taiwan Star, with telecom operating profit exceeding 5 billion NTD from January to May 2024. The merger has shown a profit increase of nearly 60%, with revenue and EBITDA growth leading the industry. By accelerating network integration and offering diverse solutions, Taiwan Mobile has seen a 46% increase in average monthly fees for users upgrading from 4G to 5G in the first quarter of 2024, indicating strong profit growth momentum. Effective strategies such as optimizing network services, enhancing customer satisfaction, and achieving financial benefits have propelled Taiwan Mobile to the forefront in the industry, promising accelerated growth and sustained shareholder value.
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Reported 10 months ago
Hanlai Sun and Moon Mansion, located at the highest point of Nanqijiao Peninsula by the secluded lakeside, offers a stunning panoramic view of Sun Moon Lake from a whole new perspective in its upcoming third season opening. With an investment of over 1.1 billion NTD, the 12-story above-ground and 3-story underground mansion is redesigned by globally renowned designer LWMA Li Weimin to incorporate elements of Sun Moon Lake's natural beauty throughout the space, providing guests with a luxurious and immersive vacation experience. The mansion features 92 rooms and suites, all equipped with private balconies and hot spring pools boasting views of the surrounding landscapes. The dining options include an all-day restaurant, top-notch Cantonese cuisine, and SKY Lounge on the 11th floor offering diverse culinary choices and live music performances. With a rich history as the former residence of Chiang Kai-shek, the Hanlai Sun and Moon Mansion has secured a 40-year lease and is accepting applications for various positions to ensure top-tier hospitality services.
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Reported 10 months ago
Taiwanese cuisine is diverse and popular among foreigners, with foods like bubble tea and chicken cutlet being top choices. Recently, a netizen revealed that a Thai friend visiting Taiwan insisted on trying 'Taiwanese chain restaurants' other than Din Tai Fung, causing confusion. The friend had learned about a restaurant from a local YouTuber and expressed interest in trying it, which led to a discussion about the influence of such recommendations. Despite the initial skepticism, many netizens came to support the restaurant, stating that chains symbolize stability and certain capabilities. They recommended signature dishes like pan-fried dumplings and soy milk, emphasizing the importance of experiencing local flavors. The restaurant in focus, Eight Ways, is a prominent Taiwanese chain specializing in noodles and dumplings since its establishment in 1998, and it is well-regarded by locals for its offerings.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Chinese actress Chen Yanxi, 41, who married Chinese actor Chen Xiao in 2016, has been rumored to be facing a divorce after Chen Xiao allegedly expressed his willingness to divorce and leave home, sparking a stir in the industry. Reports suggest that the couple has not been seen together publicly for six months, with Chen Xiao even changing his phone number and cutting off contact with Chen Yanxi since late last year, indicating a strained relationship. Despite ongoing rumors, their representatives have not yet provided any comments on the matter.
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Reported 10 months ago
Jacob Elordi的形象被用在一部牽涉未成年人的不當深度偽造影片中，該影片中將「欲望驚魂」男星的面孔合成在一名17歲OnlyFans創作者的身上。該影片在X平台開始傳播，但後來由於侵犯規則而被移除。消息報導指出，影片被觀看超過300萬次。原始影片中的人在錄影時並非Elordi，因為缺少他獨特的胎記。其他使用者則批評這種道德問題，強調「偽造名人色情片是錯誤的......不分性別」。
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Reported 10 months ago
KYMCO在建業60週年時發表了RTS 135，配備全新水冷ISG引擎及23項專利，兼顧競速與美學；公司董事長柯勝峯表示這將是改變的開始，並預告165cc的RTS R 165。光陽集團針對年輕族群市場改變策略，提升車子設計、性能與消費者體驗，展現對未來競速車款的決心。
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Reported 10 months ago
Celebrating her 30th birthday, Tai Tzu-ying, the queen of badminton, plans to retire at the end of this year's season and dreams of cycling around Taiwan. With a career spanning 20 years, she is the first Taiwanese to hold the title of world badminton champion and has set numerous records. Despite facing injuries and the demand to travel extensively for tournaments, Tai Tzu-ying cherishes each game and aims to retire gracefully, focusing on enjoying life by exploring Taiwan and planning for a family in the future.
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Reported 10 months ago
Engadget reported on June 19, 2024, at 9:02 PM that Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy Watch FE, available in Bluetooth versions in three colors: Onyx Black, Rose Gold, and Starry Silver. Priced at NT$5,990, it will hit the Taiwan market in late June. Customers who purchase any Samsung phone or tablet by July 16, 2024, at any outlet can get a NT$1,000 discount on the Galaxy Watch FE. The Galaxy Watch FE features scratch-resistant sapphire glass, meets MIL-STD-810H military standards, and has 5ATM and IP68 water and dust resistance. With various health tracking functions, including over 100 sports modes, heart rate guidance, and bioactive sensors for body composition, the Galaxy Watch FE is a comprehensive fitness and health partner. It also supports the Galaxy ecosystem by allowing quick replies to messages, music control, camera control, and handy phone location tracking features.
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Reported 10 months ago
Sidney's Kitchen Paradise 19th June 2024, 9:02 PM. The Mini Swiss Roll recipe is easy to remember and roll without cracking. Many people were attracted to it by the name when browsing the video channel. The recipe follows the 'reverse egg method', creating a soft, sweet, and light Swiss roll that is easy to make with common ingredients like egg yolks, oil, milk, flour, and egg whites. The step-by-step instructions guide users on making the perfect roll, ensuring a delicious and soft final product. Detailed recipe available on iCook, Taiwan's largest culinary platform.
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Reported 10 months ago
Fortune teller Tang Qiyang discusses divorce rates among different zodiac sign combinations, with a special focus on the dangers of being with a Sagittarius partner. In this episode, guest He Ruyun shares her divorce experience and insights on marriage among the 12 zodiac signs. Don't miss this revealing content on Yahoo TV's 'Tang Qiyang's Star Room' airing on June 19, 2024, at 9:00 PM. Join Taiwan's top influencer Tang Qiyang as she talks about work, relationships, movies, food, and travel every Monday to Wednesday at 22:30.
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Reported 10 months ago
The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook for 2024 has been released, with Taiwan ranking 8th out of 67 evaluated countries, surpassing the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea. Taiwan excels in enterprise efficiency, government effectiveness, infrastructure, but faces challenges in economic performance due to global inflation and interest rate conditions impacting domestic manufacturing and export demand. Despite economic challenges, Taiwan has made progress in attracting international investment and employment, emphasizing the need for economic diversification, risk management, infrastructure improvement, and talent policies to maintain its global competitiveness.
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Reported 10 months ago
TechLife by OneBro updated on June 19, 2024, at 9:00 PM: Game Orange's new cross-platform MMORPG masterpiece '波拉西亞戰記' launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on June 13, taking the top spot on the App Store download charts on its debut day. Despite the competition from several big titles during the summer season, the game managed to climb the charts, marking an exceptional achievement. The game's Guild System, which serves as the cornerstone of gameplay and world exploration, allows guild members to transparently manage various aspects such as operations, military affairs, cooperation, and gathering sites, optimizing strategic management collectively. Additionally, one of the standout features of the guild system is the ability to directly link LINE and Discord groups for team members to communicate and interact.
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Reported 10 months ago
As summer heats up, water activities become the go-to choice for family outings with water parks, streams, waterfalls, and sea swimming pools gaining popularity. Recommended hot spots in northern Taiwan this summer include the renovated Heping Island Fun Park in Keelung, the natural seawater swimming pool at Waimushan Seaside Swimming Pool, and the convenient and affordable Taipei Water Museum water play area. To ensure kids have maximum fun in the water, parents need to select the right gear and sunscreen. Eight essential items include water guns and inflatable pools, allowing children to play and explore freely. From automatic water-absorbing water guns to playful dinosaur-themed swimming pools, these items are perfect for summer water fun. Sunscreen is also crucial when playing in the sun to protect the skin. Offered at discounted prices, these items ensure both kids and parents have a memorable and safe water play experience.
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Reported 10 months ago
A fatal accident occurred in North District, Taichung, in the early hours of June 20th, where a 31-year-old man identified as Lin was riding an Ubike with his mother and suspected of running a red light on Chongde Road. He was hit by a 66-year-old female driver turning right on a green light, resulting in Lin being crushed under the car and succumbing to his injuries despite emergency medical efforts. The incident is still under investigation by the police. Lin's mother witnessed the entire tragedy and was devastated by the loss.
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Reported 10 months ago
COLD STONE推出夏日新品《粉戀草莓冰心捲》，以草莓冰淇淋和蔓越莓碎粒為主要材料，再以覆盆莓風味蛋糕包覆，打造粉嫩莓果饗宴。活動期間享有特價並贈送專屬提盒和品牌鋼刀，還有夏日桶裝分享日優惠。
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Reported 10 months ago
The drama 'The Staircase of Elite Schools' fails to deliver on depicting class structure and storytelling logic, with incoherent plotlines, unconvincing character performances, and a lackluster viewing experience. From illogical narratives to poor character development and questionable directorial choices, the series raises doubts about the quality of Netflix's content selection and production standards, leaving viewers wondering about the criteria for investing in such subpar dramas as flagship content.
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Reported 10 months ago
FTNN News reported on June 19, 2024, that Taiwan's stock market hit a new high, with eight major state-owned banks buying over 3,000 shares of UMC, causing public worries about its performance. Despite the significant purchase, UMC's stock price remained flat, leading to comments like 'Why is UMC so weak?' and 'UMC's factories should be closed, and all resources diverted to TSMC.' Other companies like Kunyin also faced challenges, with their stock prices plunging. Overall, eight major state-owned banks showed significant buying activities in the market, raising questions about the semiconductor industry's future prospects.
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Reported 10 months ago
After nearly half a year of intense orders, the Kia EV9 pure electric LSUV will officially start deliveries in July. As a gesture of gratitude to Taiwanese consumers, Kia's general agent in Taiwan, Sengoku Kia, upgraded many features for the upcoming EV9 without increasing the price, such as the RSPA 2 advanced remote intelligent parking assist system and Heat Pump system, showing sincere intentions. The Kia EV9 features a 'Bold' design concept with a simple yet striking appearance, incorporating the DIGITAL TIGER FACE design language and Star Map LED lighting concepts. The vehicle offers a spacious and stylish interior, advanced features like fingerprint recognition, and impressive power and energy efficiency with the E-GMP platform and 800V fast charging technology.
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Reported 10 months ago
The Coast Guard Administration held its first routine press conference, revealing that an average of 4 Chinese coast guard ships were present outside the restricted and prohibited waters of Kinmen daily in the first half of June. These ships did not enter Taiwan's waters. The Coast Guard also disclosed four key areas labeled as A, B, C, and D where the mainland coast guard ships most frequently appeared. They emphasized the necessity of vigilance and stated that they may follow the French military's approach of daily updates on the latest activities of the Chinese coast guard ships near Kinmen.
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Reported 10 months ago
In order to tackle the blue light issue faced by users during prolonged smartphone usage, imos has introduced the 'imos SOLID-EX2 Low Blue Light Glass Screen Protector' in Taiwan, certified by TUV Rheinland in Germany with the highest Radiant Protective Factor (RPF) of 60 in Taiwan, filtering out 60% of 435-440nm blue light. Made with 60% recycled glass, the protector is Bureau Veritas GRS certified and boasts three main features: 120-degree water droplet angle, 9H high hardness, and RPF60 radiation protection factor. A comparison with other screen protectors reveals that the imos SOLID-EX2 protector effectively filters blue light while maintaining clear and bright screen quality.
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Reported 10 months ago
A class action lawsuit against Madonna for starting a concert two hours late on her Celebration Tour has been permanently dismissed by individuals claiming unfair trade practices. Concertgoers sued Madonna, Live Nation, and the venue for advertising a start time of 8:30 p.m. when she took the stage between 10:45 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The lawsuit was dropped without a settlement, with Madonna's legal team stating it was a frivolous suit. Madonna previously faced another lawsuit related to her tour where a concertgoer alleged exposure to pornography without warning during a show in Los Angeles.
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Reported 10 months ago
A consumer in Taiwan was shocked to find what appeared to be 'tea leaves' at the bottom of their milk tea drink, only to discover it was a dead gecko. This incident adds to recent food safety concerns in Taiwan, where cases of insects appearing in food have raised hygiene worries. The consumer's post on social media triggered discussions and reactions from netizens, with some expressing shock and disbelief at the unfortunate discovery in the drink.
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Reported 10 months ago
Taiwan's Cloud Bright Tourism has launched a series of summer activities at their various locations, including Mermaid Theatre, Parent-Child Camp, Colorful Bubble Ball Party, and Real-life Puzzle Games. The activities aim to provide a fun and memorable summer experience for families. Visitors can enjoy mermaid performances, interactive experiences, DIY workshops, and outdoor adventures, such as exploring flower fields and participating in cultural performances. From storytelling by the pool to bubble parties, Cloud Bright Tourism offers a range of exciting activities to keep children and adults entertained throughout the summer.
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Reported 10 months ago
As the summer approaches, the use of portable fans to cool down is common, but firefighters warn that these fans may pose a risk of explosion if they have been dropped or overcharged. A recent video shared by the Amagasaki City Fire Department in Japan shows a neck fan exploding due to battery damage, emphasizing the increasing trend of electrical fires related to battery damage and overcharging. Consumers are advised to be cautious when using these portable fans and to purchase products from reputable manufacturers and distributors, especially when buying online, to avoid potential hazards.
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