Reported about 1 year ago
Chris Cortez, a pitcher for Texas A&M, expresses frustration over head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle and his staff leaving the university for Texas in this ultimate twist for Aggieland fans. Cortez emphasizes that the team's success is due to the players, not the coaches, despite the disruption caused by the departure.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On the morning of June 26, 2024, in a program focused on the environment, Tzu Chi volunteers gathered under the Guandu Bridge in Taipei to clean up the riverbanks, showcasing their commitment to environmental protection and ecological conservation. This heartwarming initiative underscores the power of collective action in making a positive impact on our surroundings.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The construction settlement of Taipei's First Fruit and Vegetable and Fish Wholesale Market renovation project was sent to an ad hoc council meeting for review. After discussions between the blue and green parties, it was decided that the renovation project should primarily meet the needs of the wholesale market, and the Department of Economic Development of Taipei City must study the feasibility of not continuing construction on floors 6 to 8 within 2 months. DPP councilor questioned the addition of non-related spaces on those floors and requested a plan evaluation within 2 months.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 27th, in this Today in History segment on Da Ai TV at 6:45 PM in 2024, they will reflect on significant events. In 2015, a dust explosion at the Formosa Fun Coast water park in Taiwan caused severe burns to 499 individuals, with 15 fatalities. Tzu Chi mobilized medical and charitable assistance to provide comprehensive care for the victims and their families. In 2018, Tzu Chi volunteers from Taiwan, Malaysia, Jordan, and the USA participated in the UNHCR Assembly in Geneva, connecting with the global community to establish a humanitarian assistance platform.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the earthquake on April 3 in Hualien, Taiwan, residents in Japan, including a restaurant owner from Hualien, were eager to contribute to the post-disaster reconstruction efforts back home. Gathering support from the community in Japan, they brought their love and blessings back to Taiwan recently.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Skims為巴黎奧運精心準備，推出了新的奧運和殘奧運系列，現在在線上有售。這個Team USA系列包括休閒服、泳裝、內衣和睡衣等各種款式，以及適應性和男裝款式。品牌的簽名系列選品如Fits Everybody、Cotton Rib、Cotton Jersey、Cotton Poplin和Jersey Sleep。配合由攝影師Greg Swales拍攝的復古廣告活動，包括各項奧運和殘奧名將，引發了各方的熱烈關注。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 26, 2024, Tzu Chi volunteers in Nepal advocated for a culture of replacing alcohol with tea. Many people used to drink a bottle of alcohol a day and would wake up feeling unwell. Through successful alcohol rehabilitation, they now lead significantly improved lives. Hear about their transformative experiences.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The father of a high school student injured in the Taiwan stabbing incident involving the attacker, Hung, has expressed gratitude towards the brave actions of a man who helped save his son’s life. If compensated, he intends to use the funds for charitable purposes to give back to society. Hung, a vocational school student who carried out the random attack, has been charged, and the incident has left the community shocked and puzzled as to why he targeted individuals seemingly without cause.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Nvidia CEO Huang Renxun's visit to Taiwan has sparked interest in the company's salaries and benefits, with a grassroots engineer revealing significant changes in his life since joining Nvidia. With Nvidia's market value surpassing Microsoft and Huang Renxun's net worth rising by $4 billion in a day, Nvidia employees, mainly compensated through stock options, have seen their lifestyles transformed, from luxury travel for family members to dining at Michelin-starred restaurants and upgrading to Business Class for work trips. Despite the lavish lifestyle, the engineer shares that the job is not too strenuous, working around 30 to 35 hours per week. Huang Renxun, who has previously mentioned working 14-hour days, emphasizes the satisfaction and security that Nvidia brings to employees.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台大婦產科仁醫示警，一位孕婦懷孕到中期後感染COVID-19，入院後病情急遽惡化，需要插管送加護病房治療。對於某些族群，COVID-19的傳染力仍然高，病毒雖已弱化，建議孕婦儘早接種疫苗。疾管署預計此波高峰在7月中旬到來，本土重症及併發症已增至817例，高於上周30％的增加。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has recently taken a hawkish stance, surprising the market with the US dollar index breaking 106 in early New York trading on June 26. This led to a widespread decline in major Asian currencies. While the Taiwan stock market surged over 100 points on the 26th, the New Taiwan Dollar depreciated significantly by 1.11 cents to close at 32.554, the lowest in nearly two months. Japanese yen also fell below the 160 level to a 38-year low, prompting speculation about Tokyo's intervention. Several Fed officials have made hawkish comments recently, with Michelle Bowman suggesting further rate hikes if inflation remains high. The Dollar Index climbed to 106.13, the highest since late April, causing non-US currencies to devalue. The South Korean won and Chinese yuan also depreciated, with the yuan hitting a seven-month low. The Japanese yen dropped to its weakest level in 35 years, leading to concerns about Tokyo's potential intervention. Taiwan's stock market rose significantly but the New Taiwan Dollar depreciated, breaking the 32.5 level. The influx of foreign funds led to substantial trading volumes in the currency market. Looking ahead, uncertainty remains regarding the Fed's interest rate cuts, influencing domestic and international markets, with the New Taiwan Dollar expected to fluctuate in the range of 32.2 to 32.8 in the short term.
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Reported about 1 year ago
NVIDIA CEO Huang Renxun visited Taiwan, where Taiwan's role in the AI manufacturing supply chain is gaining attention. However, the lack of execution capability in Taiwan's AI ecosystem was noted by experts, urging the country to accelerate AI applications as global companies set up R&D centers but fail to raise locals' wages. Experts emphasized the importance of AI laws and diversifying industries to avoid over-concentration. The forum discussed AI development and applications, highlighting the need for Taiwan to create added value through AI rather than being solely reliant on manufacturing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
ASE Technology Holding, a leading global semiconductor testing and packaging company, projects its advanced packaging business, particularly in AI applications, to exceed the set target of $250 million, driven by strong demand. The company plans to expand testing capacity in subsidiary ISE Labs, Inc., considering increasing production in Japan, the US, and Mexico to capitalize on AI opportunities. With a focus on advanced packaging technologies, ASE aims to maintain competitiveness and contribute to Taiwan's AI ecosystem. Market research indicates a significant growth potential in the advanced packaging sector, particularly in 2.5D/3D packaging, with ASE strengthening overseas production capacity to meet market demands. Collaborations with major chip companies like TSMC also play a key role in meeting customer needs and market trends.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After a roadshow in Europe on June 26, 2024, Lyon Securities released a report on the Taiwan semiconductor industry, highlighting the growing interest in Edge AI among European investors seeking new investment opportunities beyond the 10% cap in AI benchmark stocks. Within the Taiwan stock market, Lyon has a positive outlook on MediaTek, Xiang Shuo, M31, Kadena, and others, giving them a 'buy' rating. European investors are showing particular interest in the potential of Edge AI like AI personal computers, with Qualcomm and MediaTek expected to benefit in the AI PC theme and potentially gain market share from Intel. Among Taiwan manufacturers, MediaTek is favored due to opportunities in the high-end smartphone market, with a target price of NT$1,375.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the National Founding Forum 2024, former Google General Manager Chien Li-feng cautioned that despite Taiwan's significant global sales of graphics processing units (GPUs), the country's usage of GPUs in enterprises and startups may not even exceed that of a single US startup. He stressed the need for Taiwan to accelerate AI application development and create a sovereign AI model, emphasizing the importance of diversification in the industry to avoid over-reliance on a single sector. Chien Li-feng highlighted the necessity for the government to foster AI applications and expand the domestic AI market, especially in areas like elderly care, to capitalize on Taiwan's AI development potential.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Google發出8月13日舉行硬體發表會的邀請函，預計推出新款Pixel 9智慧手機、Pixel Watch 3智慧手表和人工智慧功能，比往年提前。Google新機上市將帶動鴻海和仁寶第3季營運。鴻海是主要代工廠，仁寶也參與AI手機領域。仁寶看好AI PC市場，預計下半年表現優於上半年。預料Google將推出Pixel 9、Pixel Watch 3和更多新AI功能，可能提前上市。
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to South Korean media reports on June 26, 2024, due to the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), Samsung Electronics plans to raise the prices of server DRAM and enterprise-level NAND flash memory by 15% to 20% in the third quarter, which is expected to improve performance in the second half of the year. With Samsung leading the increase, it will also benefit companies like Nanya Technology, ADATA, Winbond, and Phison in their future operations. The industry believes that Samsung's dominant position in the memory market and their focus on developing HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) will help sustain a healthy environment within the DRAM industry.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Concerns arise about Mainland China cars being assembled and sold in Taiwan, impacting local car parts supply chain. The Economic Affairs Ministry Deputy Minister Lien Chin-chang stated that current regulations only allow Mainland China car parts to be assembled in Taiwan, with a required percentage of localization. This percentage will increase annually, starting at 5%-10% and reaching 15%-20% in the second and third years. To prevent controversies like with MG cars, the Ministry is negotiating with local automakers like China Motor Corporation to increase the procurement of local car parts annually.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Terry Gou, Chairman of Yushan Technology Association and Foxconn, expressed concerns about Taiwan's energy industry being hindered by the discontinuation of nuclear power and the lag in green energy development. He emphasized the need for a balanced energy policy to meet both industrial and public needs, aiming for 60% non-carbon power generation with 30% each from green and nuclear sources. Gou also criticized Taiwan's high carbon emissions despite self-perception of being environmentally friendly, attributing the stagnation in energy policy to past anti-nuclear sentiments. He urged for a more neutral approach to energy discussions. Gou's remarks were made at a forum organized by National Policy Foundation, where he also shared perspectives as Deputy Convener of the National Climate Change Committee under President Tsai Ing-wen's administration.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recent incidents of power outages have raised concerns about the stability of electricity supply in Taiwan, despite the government's claims of no power shortage. With the peak summer season approaching and the decommissioning of the No. 1 reactor at the nuclear power plants, Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) is implementing measures to encourage electricity conservation, such as offering incentives for households and small businesses to reduce electricity usage during specified times. However, the approach is being questioned by the public, especially considering the recent electricity price hike and the doubts surrounding the necessity of such measures when the government insists there is no power shortage. The need for these conservation efforts is seen as a result of Taiwan's energy policy focusing on a non-nuclear homeland slogan, which has limited the flexibility in addressing power supply challenges and may continue to pose stability issues in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) will launch a trial program from July to November to encourage residential and small shop owners to save electricity. Participants need to install Taipower's smart meters and use stable internet-connected smart home appliances. By saving at least 2 kWh per month, participants can receive a minimum rebate of 48 NT dollars. Taipower plans to expand the demand response program to include residential and small shop participation. The program aims to save 640,000 kWh over five months, costing approximately 21 million NT dollars. In collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taipower hopes to promote electricity conservation by adjusting appliance usage habits and providing electricity bill discounts for users who cooperate with the program.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to the latest real transaction data, Nan Shan Plaza in Taipei's Xinyi District broke the NT$5,000 per ping monthly rental mark again, with one lease revealing a total rent of approximately NT$2.078 million for a single floor in March. This marks the second time Nan Shan Plaza has exceeded the NT$5,000 per ping mark, solidifying its position as the top office rental property in Taipei. Other top-ranking office buildings in the Xinyi planned area also include Taipei 101 Tower, with rental rates challenging the NT$5,000 per ping ceiling as well.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Since the introduction of the 'New Youth Housing Plan for Secure Family and Homeownership (New Youth Security)' on June 26, 2024, it has boosted the housing market demand but also led to issues like ghost tenants and unauthorized subletting. Following discussions among relevant ministries, the Ministry of Finance conducted a cross-ministry inventory and presented anti-fraud and optimization measures at a Cabinet meeting today. The Ministry of the Interior will collaborate to cross-reference applicants for rental subsidies and new youth security homes to prevent speculation in the real estate market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Regarding a report by 'Liberty Times' on Chinese state media journalists highly involved in producing a local TV political talk show, People First Party legislator Zhang Qikai laughed it off as writing fiction, stating that the journalists must be very ignorant about political talk shows. Zhang questioned the credibility of such claims, citing the autonomy of Taiwan's political commentators and the strict regulations faced by Chinese journalists stationed in Taiwan. He urged for an investigation into the source of the information and emphasized the unlikelihood of such a scenario, labeling it as 'two major ignorances, three major impossibilities.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chocolate, a favorite treat for many, is facing potential regulation on its cadmium levels in Taiwan. The Department of Health had previously announced plans to include chocolate in the heavy metal limit standards, with experts recommending alignment with the Codex's new cadmium content standards. The Food and Drug Administration is now collecting opinions and aims to implement the new standards as early as January next year. This comes after Consumer Foundation tests revealed excessive cadmium levels in certain chocolates, leading to concerns about kidney diseases, prompting calls for authorities to swiftly establish regulations. The FDA had previously announced plans to set cadmium standards for chocolate products with different levels of cocoa solids, but recent revisions did not include chocolate, sparking expert objections and a promise of a new announcement within the next two to three months to reflect Codex standards. Professionals emphasize the risk of long cadmium half-lives in the body and advocate for stricter regulations to prevent health issues such as kidney diseases and 'disease of painful pain'. The accumulation of cadmium in chocolate is linked to factors like the variety of cocoa beans, growing conditions, and contamination during the production process, posing higher risks as cocoa content increases, with cadmium being a primary pollutant. With the diverse types of chocolate products on the market, efforts are underway to gather more data for a comprehensive dietary assessment to ensure risks from cadmium exposure are properly evaluated.
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