Reported 10 months ago
A work safety accident occurred at the Yongji Paint Manufacturing Company in Kaohsiung, where a man operating a forklift accidentally struck a 45-year-old female employee from behind, causing injuries to her head, hands, and feet. Fortunately, she remained conscious and has been taken to the hospital for treatment. The detailed cause of the accident is under investigation, and the case will be reported to labor inspection units to determine any work safety responsibilities. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety.
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Reported 10 months ago
Russian President Putin arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday night for a two-day state visit, where he was warmly welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the airport after more than 270 days since their last meeting. The two leaders then proceeded to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun for talks. Putin is set to attend a military parade at Kim Il Sung Square and visit the only Eastern Orthodox church in Pyongyang during his visit, which marks his first trip to North Korea in 24 years. Putin's visit is seen as a move to seek increased support from North Korea amid Western countries' ongoing military aid to Ukraine, with Putin publicly praising Kim's leadership and solidarity with Moscow regarding the Ukraine conflict.
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Reported 10 months ago
In the UK, inflation has dropped to the Bank of England's target rate of 2% for the first time in almost three years. The governing Conservative Party sees this as evidence that their economic plan is successful ahead of the upcoming general election. However, the main opposition Labour Party argues that working people are still struggling financially due to high mortgage rates and taxes. Despite the inflation decrease, the Bank of England is unlikely to cut its main interest rate from 5.25% amid concerns over price pressures and wage increases.
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Reported 10 months ago
Seeking reelection, US President Biden announced a new immigration policy allowing undocumented spouses of US citizens and their children to apply for legal permanent residency without leaving the US. This move aims to facilitate the path to citizenship and will benefit around 500,000 undocumented immigrants married to US citizens, as well as 50,000 children under 21 without US citizenship. The new policy requires US citizens to have been residing in the US for at least 10 years and be legally married. Once approved, applicants can apply for a green card, work permit, and eventually citizenship.
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Reported 10 months ago
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company（TSMC）的股价飙升使其市值接近1兆美元，此股市盛況中，多家華爾街經紀公司上調了TSMC的目標價。高盛集團最看好TSMC，將價目標上調19％至新台幣1,160元，認為三奈米和五奈米晶片的價格將提高“低位數百分比”。JPMorgan Chase & Co.表示，TSMC可能“提高2024年的營收指引，並可能將資本支出提高至指引範圍的高端”，預計到2028年，人工智慧將佔總銷售額的35％。Citigroup和摩根士丹利也根據更強勁的盈利前景，上調了其價目標。該行業領先者已成為人工智慧日益普及的主要受益者，其尖端技術和估值使其成為全球投資者最喜愛的投資標的之一。
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at 3:07 am, in Central Taiwan, DPP City Councilors Jiang Zhaoguo, Huang Shouda, Chen Yahui, and others stood at street corners advocating 'Fighting Against Abuse of Power to Safeguard Democracy.' The street preaching for anti-abuse of power and democracy protection has become widespread. This event in Taichung was the first 'street corner stand' support activity where councilors, party officials, former Mayor of Taichung Zhang Wenying, and around 50 citizens urged legislators to prioritize public opinion over party interests and cast affirmative votes during the deliberation on the administrative review case in the Legislative Yuan.
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Reported 10 months ago
Today, the well-established PCB manufacturer, Nanzi Electric (2316), in the thriving AI sector, saw its stock rise to the daily limit right at the opening bell, maintaining at 54 yuan throughout the day, ushering a surge to the closing price. The company proposed a dividend of 0.5 yuan during the shareholders' meeting held yesterday. With a strong demand for AI servers and a focus on industry trends, Nanzi Electric is actively adjusting its transformation strategy. Despite a 6.14% year-on-year decrease in May revenue, the company remains optimistic amidst a challenging market.
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Reported 10 months ago
行政院長卓榮泰對國會職權修法提覆議案，國民黨主席朱立倫呼籲立委堅持國會改革立場，反對覆議。朱立倫強調國會改革是全民期待，為健全民主國家、打擊腐敗重要一步，並呼籲支持改革的民眾前往立院現場支持。他批評執政的民進黨忘記改革初衷，倡導爸爸、媽媽站出來爭取公平正義，強調每項重要改革法案都展現改革決心。
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Reported 10 months ago
Boeing CEO, Calhoun, faced heavy criticism from senators during a hearing by the Senate Homeland Security Committee's investigative team. Prior to the hearing, a whistleblower revealed mishandling of faulty or unresolved critical parts in Boeing aircraft. An inspector at Boeing's 737 factory in Washington state disclosed the loss of up to 400 faulty parts for 737 Max aircraft, some of which may have been installed on new planes. Calhoun apologized to victims' families of Boeing 737 MAX crashes and took responsibility for a door detachment incident in January. However, he continued to be questioned about Boeing's safety culture and exorbitant salary during the hearing, with the committee warning of potential legal action against Boeing by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Reported 10 months ago
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg will step down on October 1, with Dutch Prime Minister Rutte being a strong candidate to succeed him. Countries like the US, UK, France, and Germany have expressed support for Rutte to lead NATO. Decision-making within NATO requires unanimous approval from all 32 member countries, making it crucial for the next Secretary-General to have broad support. Opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Orban and Slovak President Pellegrini has shifted, with Rutte's main rival, Romanian President Iohannis, reportedly planning to withdraw from the race soon.
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Reported 10 months ago
Taipower initiated the testing of Unit 1 of the Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 on Monday evening, interpreted by the public as a 'power shortage.' Minister of Economic Affairs Guo Zhixhui clarified it as a routine test, and Taipower issued a statement emphasizing it was normal operation. Taipower then announced testing on Unit 2 of the nuclear power plant for tonight to avoid further misunderstandings. Amid recent concerns about power shortage, Taipower reiterated its commitment to ensuring stable power supply. The public is urged to differentiate routine tests on critical equipment like gas turbines for nuclear safety from actual power shortages resulting from equipment malfunctions.
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Reported 10 months ago
Each individual has a unique personality, and some naturally exude an aura that cannot be trespassed. A Sohu article mentioned Aries, Virgo, and Capricorn as zodiac signs unwilling to be influenced by external factors, maintaining their independence and resilience in the face of challenges. People born under these signs demonstrate firm dedication, with their strong aura commanding attention and respect, particularly Aries, known for their genuine, passionate nature and unwavering determination in the face of adversity, showcasing unparalleled courage and strength that leave others in awe.
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Reported 10 months ago
According to Liberty Times Net, China's solar industry company Aikang Technology is facing a crisis with the boss fleeing and the stock plummeting for 31 consecutive days since officially becoming an ST stock in May. Nearly 280,000 shareholders and retail investors have suffered losses. Aikang Technology's internal operations have come to a halt, with four subsidiary companies shutting down and even the office printers being removed. With the market value previously reaching as high as 30 billion RMB, Aikang Technology is now just an empty shell. The company's stock was halted from trading starting today due to consecutive days of closing prices below 1 yuan according to Shenzhen Stock Exchange regulations.
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Reported 10 months ago
Premier Chui Rong-tai attended the Legislative Yuan to address the reconsideration of the Parliament Reform Bill, expressing concerns over parliamentary hearings infringing on human rights. During questioning by KMT lawmaker Lo Chih-chiang, it was countered that the abuse of the Trust Defamation Law was the real violation of human rights. Lo criticized the DPP government for allegedly targeting dissenting voices by misusing the Trust Defamation Law, extensively citing statistics and instances. He highlighted the need for Parliament Reform to prevent governmental abuse and protect people's rights, emphasizing the detrimental impact of the current administration on human rights.
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Reported 10 months ago
Janine Chang, who recently left Taiwan for a trip to Thailand, was unexpectedly approached by a young man during her travels. The man, a fan of Janine Chang, boldly introduced himself and even sang her songs to prove his admiration. Despite their second brief encounter, he encouraged a meeting as he believed age was not a barrier. Janine Chang, who has faced health concerns in the past, seemed to be in good spirits during this chance encounter with a fan overseas.
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Reported 10 months ago
During a legislative session, Premier Su Tseng-chang responded to Kuomintang legislator Fu Kun-chi's queries by reminding him not to stray from the questioning scope. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Chun-xian praised Su for quickly finding a way to counteract the provocations from the opposition. Lin highlighted the importance of adhering to the questioning guidelines and criticized the Blue and White parties for their push to expand their powers without considering the limitations of their authority, emphasizing that underestimating Premier Su would be a major miscalculation for the opposition.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, at 3:05 am, according to SET News, actors Luo Junshuo and Ke Jia-yan attended a skincare product's 10th-anniversary event and praised each other's skin condition. When asked about friend Gao Erxuan's sudden announcement of marriage and parenthood, Luo Junshuo responded lightheartedly without feeling pressured and expressed blessings by preparing a 100,000 red envelope gift. Although not in a rush to register his life milestones with Jiao Fanfan, Luo mentioned it is in progress. Jiu Yin offered a generous 600,000 red envelope gift in case of marriage and childbirth.
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Reported 10 months ago
Hsinchu City Councilor Liu Kang-yan expressed concerns on June 19 that crucial soil samples from the Hsinchu baseball field may have gone missing. He revealed that the city government admitted the soil samples were not sent to the United States for testing as claimed, and now their whereabouts are unknown. Liu demanded the resignation of the Director of Public Works and an apology from the Mayor to uphold political responsibility, amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the baseball field's renovation quality issues and player injuries dating back to 2022.
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Reported 10 months ago
Despite recent scandals related to corporate governance and certification tests, Akio Toyoda was successfully re-elected as the president of Toyota during the shareholders' meeting held on June 18 in Japan. Investors were not deterred by the controversies, and Toyoda, along with other 9 members of the board, retained their positions. With Toyota Group's strong support, record-breaking performance, and Toyoda's popularity among Japanese retail investors, his re-election was widely anticipated. Despite a new scandal causing a 10% stock drop, Toyota's share price has risen by 18% this year. The opposition to Toyoda is mainly believed to come from overseas investors, who account for 1/4 of Toyota's shareholders.
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Reported 10 months ago
The EU summit on the 17th failed to finalize the selection of the EU's top three leaders, delaying the announcement to the end of this month. However, it is likely that the current President of the European Commission, Van der Leyen, will continue in office. The focus is on the negotiation of these three key leadership positions for geographical and political balance, with a consensus forming that Van der Leyen will continue, Costa taking the role of Council President, and Karas taking over Borrell's position as the EU's High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy. The position of the President of the European Parliament is yet to be determined by the Parliament itself, with current President Sassoli likely to continue for another 2.5 years.
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Reported 10 months ago
英國通貨膨脹率創近三年來首次回落至英國央行的2%目標，使今年夏季降息的可能性增加。5月份的消費者物價指數（CPI）從4月的2.3%降至2%，月均通脹率與上個月持平。核心通脹率也從3.9%預測降至3.5%。通脹率回落主要源於食品價格上漲放緩。英國央行將於周四決定利率政策。服務業通脹略低於市場預期，可能使8月降息較難。然而，預計通脹率將在6月跌破2%，鋪設8月降息的基礎。
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Reported 10 months ago
In Taipei, a 59-year-old woman named Li was fatally struck by a 76-year-old man named Deng while cycling along a road in April. Deng, driving an SUV, rear-ended Li without slowing down, causing her to sustain fatal injuries. Li's family filed a lawsuit against Deng, who was charged with negligent homicide. Deng initially thought his vehicle could pass by without hitting Li, but misjudged the distance, leading to the tragic accident. Police advised drivers to maintain a safe distance from cyclists to prevent such incidents in the future.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 18th, (G)I-DLE's Taiwan member Yeh Shu-hua attended a fashion brand event in Taipei, where her Korean agency limited media coverage, but she later appeared at Ko Chen-tung's birthday party with Jia Jingwen, Li Li-jen, Tao Ching-ying's family, and others. Ko Chen-tung, Yang Ming-wei, and others shared photos from the celebration online, with comments praising Shu-hua's simple yet stylish outfit. The group also recorded a birthday message for Jia Jingwen's daughter. Tao Ching-ying mentioned the coincidental encounter with Ko Chen-tung's celebration and called it a joyous occasion. Photos from the party showed the lively atmosphere, including Ko Chen-tung with his favorite flower-shaped cake.
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Reported 10 months ago
A Honda CR-V broke down by the roadside on Sakhalin Island, Russia, where a baby bear approached to beg for food, clawed and shook the vehicle, climbed onto the hood, and broke the windshield wiper, shocking the passengers inside. Despite attempts to scare the bear away by honking and revving the engine, it remained unfazed. The SUV was eventually towed away, while the bear continued to nap by the road. Local residents believe the bear's behavior was influenced by humans frequently feeding it, linking vehicles with food due to the decreasing natural resources from human exploitation on the island.
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Reported 10 months ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomed Russian President Putin in Pyongyang at a bilateral meeting. Putin's visit was initially delayed, but both leaders eventually met at the airport, where Kim waited on the red carpet. The visit included a grand welcoming ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square and a visit to various landmarks. Notable was the presence of a mysterious long-haired woman speculated to be Kim Jong-un's rumored girlfriend, Hyon Song-wol. After meeting at the airport, the two leaders proceeded to the Kumsusan Guest House and later participated in a formal meeting. Putin expressed gratitude for North Korea's unwavering support of Russia's policies and emphasized mutual interests and respect between the two nations. The day ended with a large performance and a state banquet for Putin, marking the end of his brief visit to North Korea after 24 years. Comparison of the welcoming activities to Xi Jinping's visit in 2019 showed a relatively subdued reception for Putin, possibly due to the timing of his arrival.
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