Reported 7 months ago
On June 14, 2024, the Taiwan stock market opened low but eventually surged by 192.68 points, closing at a new high of 22,504.72 points with slightly reduced trading volume of 496.39 billion. Among the top 5 traded stocks were: Tatung (2371) with 160,700 shares, Yang Ming (2609) with 157,700 shares, Taijinbao-DR (9105) with 139,000 shares, Hon Hai (2317) with 123,000 shares, and Daya (1609) with 83,700 shares. Heavy electrical and electrical cable stocks took the spotlight due to increased demand driven by AI technologies and concerns about power shortage, leading to Tatung's strong performance in trading volume and price increase.
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Reported 7 months ago
泰国政府养老基金预计通过在黄金、商品和私人股本的投资中获得收益，以帮助对抗国内股票的下跌，此前的表现曾经遭遇困难，投资组合预计将在2024年实现超过3%的回报，高于2023年的1.5%。该基金已加大对黄金和商品的持仓，押注通胀和持续的地缘政治冲突，同时在海外扩大债券、股票和房地产的投资以提高绩效。
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Reported 7 months ago
In response to the controversy surrounding the parliamentary reform bill, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) launched the AI robot 'ChatDPP' to address criticisms of power abuse by the blue and white camp, sparking discussions among netizens. The DPP created a webpage titled 'Truth about Blue and White Power Abuse' to provide clarity on the complex legislative process and combat misinformation, aiming to inform and engage the public both online and offline. This initiative received mixed reactions online, with some questioning the use of AI in political propaganda and others applauding the party's innovative approach.
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Reported 7 months ago
In an effort to revitalize the Hengchun Airport in Pingtung, the county government collaborated with operators to launch aerial tours, attracting many tourists. The tours offer a unique perspective from 3000 feet in the air, showcasing the beauty of Hengchun Peninsula and its landmarks like Nanwan Beach, Sail Rock, and more. The first day of the tour saw a bustling crowd at the previously quiet airport, with discounted prices and comfortable flights in Italian twin-engine planes. While the success of transforming the airport solely with small sightseeing flights remains to be seen, the initial response has been overwhelmingly positive with flights quickly fully booked.
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Reported 7 months ago
Starbucks is offering a buy one, get one free deal today from 11 am to 8 pm at all Taiwan stores for customers purchasing two Venti-sized drinks of the same flavor. As part of the 'Sip On Sunshine, Share with Friends Day' promotion, every purchase of 2 Venti-sized hot or cold drinks of the same flavor will include one free drink provided by Starbucks, with a maximum of 2 free drinks per person per transaction. Certain exclusions apply, and the offer is limited to in-store purchases only. Check in-store availability for promotion items. It excludes select drink types and locations. More details available on TVBS.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taiwan's black tuna fishing season has seen a bountiful harvest, with fishermen catching a large amount of tuna, reaching 90% of the allocated international quota. To ensure the sustainability of tuna resources, Taiwan will enforce a fishing ban starting from June 12 to prevent overfishing and protect the tuna population and ecological balance. Stricter patrols will be conducted to ensure compliance and penalize violators. This ban highlights the importance of international cooperation in preserving marine resources for long-term health and ecological balance in the oceans.
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Reported 7 months ago
During a legislative session on June 14, 2024, in Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai accepted inquiries from DPP legislator Kuo Yu-ying, who mentioned that a vote on the reconsideration of parliament's legislative powers amendment would take place on the 21st. Cho stated that he was mentally prepared for the reconsideration to pass because he believed in the noble spirit of humanity. The Executive Yuan requested legislative reconsideration of several amendments, with a vote scheduled for the 21st. Discussions surrounding potential outcomes, responsibilities, and explanations to the public were also highlighted during the session.
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Reported 7 months ago
An explosion occurred at a factory in Longde Industrial Zone in Yilan County, resulting in two workers being injured and sent to the hospital. The incident was caused by a small steel bottle used for inflating life jackets exploding during the heating and cleaning process. The workers suffered tearing injuries to the left arm and cornea, and some machinery was damaged. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the explosion.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 14, 2024, legislator Huang Kuo-chang of the People First Party hosted a silver-haired event with bodybuilder Chen Chih-han in Banqiao, New Taipei City, amid upcoming mayoral elections. However, despite Chen's support for the blue and white alliance, anti-Chang sentiment is rising within the blue camp, as both Taipei councilor Liu Tsai-wei and New Taipei councilor Chen Wei-chieh oppose Huang's increasing visibility in the city. Political analysts note Huang's shift from DPP and New Power Party to the People First Party could lead him to challenge the KMT in New Taipei, but gaining KMT's concession might prove challenging given the city's strategic importance and Huang's evolving political stance.
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Reported 7 months ago
波特王爆料，10組網紅將前往中國拍片，背後金主是「海峽兩岸青年協會」，引發爭議。其中YTR魚乾被網友出征，曾在成都吃麻辣鍋後被指控有罪名。魚乾澄清只是想吃道地美食，強調無冤無仇。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
In Taiwan, Japanese entertainer Feng Tian was scammed out of 100,000 Taiwanese dollars by someone posing as an animal foundation representative claiming a donation setup error, with a female convenience store employee aiding the fraud by scanning fake barcodes 52 times on the cash register, inputting false data, and siphoning 520,000 dollars for the scam group. The employee then sent five financial cards and passcodes to the scammers, who exploited the information to deceive Feng Tian and other victims. Although she claimed financial distress led her to participate, she was sentenced to 4 months of probation for providing the scammers with personal information.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
During a legislative session, Taiwan's Premier Su Tseng-chang was questioned about the progress of Taiwan-US arms sales, responding that the two nations will continue to deepen and strengthen their close security partner relationship. The Ministry of National Defense faced criticism for dramatic progress reports in the delivery status of US arms sales, which Su clarified by emphasizing the importance of Taiwan-US security partnership and Taiwan's commitment to enhancing national defense capabilities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Especial Dance Lab是台中七期街舞教學推薦的新品牌，提供成人、兒童、學生專業舞蹈課程，強調學習不分年齡層，有多元與街舞不同風格的課程，並擁有優質師資指導。除街舞外還提供其他舞蹈課程，並設有試跳體驗優惠和節日活動贈送課程，學員皆可享受舒適的學習環境及停車便利。
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Reported 7 months ago
In Taoyuan, an 82-year-old man and his wife visited a bank to get a debit card and planned to lend their account to someone else, raising suspicions from bank staff who promptly alerted the local police. The elderly man mentioned he could earn 5,000 a month by lending the idle account, but was advised against it by the bank staff and police. Despite reluctance, he eventually gave up the idea after further persuasion. Authorities caution the public against falling for fraudsters' tactics and giving away personal information and financial cards to prevent becoming an accomplice to scams, emphasizing the potential legal consequences.
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Reported 7 months ago
Roland, known as Japan's top host, showed support to Taiwanese artists by flying to Ishigaki Island to celebrate their completion of a reality show from Hualien to Ishigaki Island. During the celebration, Roland was made to smell KID's armpits and commented it was 'quite stinky'. Roland, with his charming personality and immaculate appearance, expressed his interest in bringing the concept of men's hair removal from Japan to Taiwan. He emphasized his focus on grooming, including hair removal, laser treatments, and even flirted with a female reporter during the interview.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Amid allegations of cultural influence in mainland China, a post by 'Porter King' revealed that 10 groups of influencers are set to film there in late July, sparking online discussions on recent travel influencers to the region. Notably, Wang Renfu and his wife Ji Qian clarified that their trip was self-funded, but actress Hedy Chi disclosed being invited for filming. While touring Chengdu in Sichuan, visiting Huanglongxi, ancient towns, and Leshan Giant Buddha, the couple faced scrutiny for potential undisclosed motives. Despite the controversy, singer-actress Hedy Chi refused a mainland Chinese invitation to not be used as a tool in cultural exchange efforts.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taipei Metro Company aims to enhance peak operational efficiency on the Wenshan Line by conducting a comprehensive upgrade on 25 Mattala trains, which involves removing some pillars and seats, and installing window-side handrails and roof hanging loops, estimating an increase of 20 passengers. The initiative, based on positive trial results and expert opinions, is expected to optimize interior space and improve travel flow, functionality, guidance, and capacity, ultimately raising the total occupancy per train from about 400 to 420 people.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
On June 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Keelung City Government held a civic affairs meeting at the West Rongli Civic Activity Center in Zhongshan District. Mayor Xie Guoliang explained 10 beneficial policies implemented for the citizens since taking office. The Keelung Fourth Police Station disseminated anti-fraud materials, highlighting recent scam methods like fake online auction scams exploiting people's vulnerability with limited-time, low-priced ads. They advised using reputable third-party payment platforms and caution in online purchases to prevent fraud. They also warned against shopping via Facebook ads and emphasized personal account protection measures to prevent scams, providing a fraud hotline for consultation and updates on scam alerts through social media channels.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
As the weather gets hotter, many people's first instinct upon returning home is to turn on the air conditioner. However, do you have any energy-saving tips? Taiwan Power Company recommends doing 2 things before turning on the air conditioner to cool down faster and save 10% electricity. The first step is to open a window for heat dissipation and ventilation, followed by cleaning the filter to save up to 10% electricity annually. Adjusting the air conditioner's temperature to 26-28 degrees Celsius can save an additional 6% electricity for each degree increase. Regularly cleaning the filter every 2-3 weeks can further save electricity, making the cooling process efficient and cost-effective.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
In an interview with Time magazine, President Tsai Ing-wen discussed the statement in her inauguration speech that 'the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China do not subordinate to each other' and emphasized that it was not provocative, as previous presidents Ma Ying-jeou and Tsai had also mentioned the concept. However, the Blue Camp immediately criticized President Tsai for packaging her own 'new two-nation theory' through this and accused her of deceiving foreign media who do not understand Chinese. The Nationalist Party (KMT) also emphasized the importance of increasing exchanges between both sides amidst the rising tensions between Taiwan and China. Additionally, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je stressed the need to focus on the practical realities rather than getting hung up on semantics, with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) reiterating President Tsai's commitment to sovereignty while offering goodwill gestures.
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Reported 7 months ago
Turtle Island, one of Taiwan's 3 major fishing grounds, not only boasts abundant fish but is also a hot spot for whales and dolphins, including Spinner Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, and Risso's Dolphins. The best time to spot marine life on Turtle Island is from April to the end of September. Dolphin watching is best from 5 am to noon, while whale watching is recommended from noon to 3 pm. Transportation to Turtle Island from Wushi Harbor in Yilan can be easily accessed by car or public transport, offering the opportunity to witness various dolphin and whale species in their natural habitat.
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Reported 7 months ago
The showdown on parliament reform continues as the Legislative Yuan invites Premier Su Tseng-chang for a report on the 19th and 20th, with a roll-call vote on the 21st. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has started the 'Anti-Abuse of Power, Protect Democracy' promotion campaign, with the new Secretary-General Lin Yu-Chang leading the way in Hualien today. The Kuomintang is fully engaged and plans to hold one hundred explanatory meetings across Taiwan before July 16th, starting with a face-off with the DPP in Tainan City on the 15th. The DPP's campaign focuses on defending democratic values and curbing abuse of power, aiming to stop the passing of abusive legislation by the other parties.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The Zhongzheng First Precinct of Taipei City recently received a report about a bag found with drug paraphernalia inside, leading to the arrest of a drug user who turned out to be wanted for drug-related offenses. Surprisingly, during the operation, the suspect's girlfriend, who is 57 years old, was also found to be a wanted drug offender, resulting in the arrest of both individuals. The police emphasize the importance of combating drug crimes and urge the public to stay away from drugs for a healthy life.
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Reported 7 months ago
In Bali, Indonesia, long-tailed macaques, considered sacred, live in large numbers, known for cleverly stealing from tourists to exchange for food. Through BBC's documentary 'Earth's Pulse III,' these macaques are shown using negotiation skills with visitors. The monkeys reside in Bali and visit a building in their territory daily, where opportunities abound due to the influx of tourists. Seasoned macaques exploit human weaknesses, trading strategically for valuable items, showcasing their negotiation prowess. The elder macaques excel in negotiating with tourists, illustrating the art of trade, revealing their shrewd understanding of humans' desires.
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Reported 7 months ago
After a trial at the Hsinchu District Court, Zhang, a man surnamed Zhang, was criticized by his ex-sister-in-law for posting photos of him on a breakfast date with Chen, a woman surnamed Chen, and expressing love publicly, leading to a lawsuit. The court ruled that the sisters surnamed Xu each compensate Chen with NT$30,000, with the option to appeal. The ex-wife surnamed Xu even went as far as sending a letter to Chen's workplace, violating Chen's reputation and causing mental anguish, leading to the lawsuits. The court found the sisters' actions damaging to Chen's reputation and ordered compensation, with the case open for appeal.
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