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
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
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
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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Reported 10 months ago
Sun Shengxi, a frequent guest at the Golden Melody Awards for the past 10 years, is contending for the Best Mandarin Female Singer award with her 6th album 'Boomerang'. Meanwhile, 36-year-old Feng Xiaoyue has crossed over from the film and TV industry to music successfully earning a nomination for Best New Artist at this year's awards. 9m88 clinched a nomination for Best Mandarin Female Singer with her album 'sent', showcasing a new side with the help of various musicians. The awards ceremony will be held on June 29 at Taipei Arena, with a special program featuring nominees set to air on TVBS, providing a deeper insight into the artists' stories and performances.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, 12 civic groups, including the Migration Alliance, petitioned the Executive Yuan, with Migration Alliance consultant and National Chengchi University law professor Liao Yuanhao speaking. The South Seas Taiwan Sister Association provided that the 'New Residents Basic Law' was preliminarily passed in the Legislative Yuan's Internal Affairs Committee on June 13, with some articles subject to further negotiation between parties. The committee requested that the Executive Yuan submit the draft to the Legislative Yuan for review by June 21. The civic groups presented four demands in the petition, urging the Executive Yuan to uphold the basics and respond to the needs of migrant workers.
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Reported 10 months ago
At the Golden Melody Awards, the band Mr. Deer is competing for the Best Band Award with their album 'All Caused by Romance,' facing competition from fellow band 'Goosy Five.' Both bands held a press conference to share their feelings on being nominated. Mr. Deer joked that if they win, they will give away 100 KFC egg tarts as a reward. Despite the tight competition with other bands like 'Fool and Idiot' and 'Fire Extinguisher,' Mr. Deer remains optimistic about their chances and excited for their first concert at Taipei Arena in September.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Morris Sun (right) was arrested, with his mother Dylan Kuo (left) posting on Facebook. Morris Sun and Dylan Kuo's son, Sun Anzhou, was taken in for questioning after a recent incident involving a firearm in Taipei. Police searched their residence and seized weapons and explosives, clarifying if the items are controlled substances. In a thoughtful Facebook post, Dylan Kuo shared a story emphasizing the importance of humility over showing off, encouraging readers to remain composed and understated even when possessing strength or power.
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Reported 10 months ago
Pixar's animated film 'Inside Out' sequel, 'Inside Out 2,' was recently released, continuing the journey of emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear inside a young girl's mind to teach audiences the value of embracing all emotions and learning to coexist peacefully with all aspects of oneself. The film's warm and touching quotes remind viewers to slow down, appreciate both good and tough times, adjust to reality, understand the cost of growing up, care less about trivial matters, stay positive amidst complaints, prioritize loved one's happiness, and love oneself in all desirable and messy parts. 'Inside Out 2' has been hailed as Pixar's best sequel, fostering a deeper understanding and acceptance of one's emotions and imperfections.
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Reported 10 months ago
According to SET News, June 19, 2024, at 3:00 am, entertainment center / reported by Hsu Peihua, the boyfriend of YouTuber Dew (Du Guanling), known as 'I.C Charlie' got caught operating an illegal gambling den by the police, sparking controversies. He recently achieved great success at the APT Taiwan Texas Hold'em Championship, accumulating over ten million New Taiwan Dollars of prize money in just 2 years in his professional poker career, earning the title of 'Number One in Asia', showing remarkable skills. Dew has been with Charlie for 5 years, but now he is suspected of illegal activities. Charlie, 27, previously gained fame as a DJ; in the past 2 years, he has excelled in various international poker events. He was the only Taiwanese assistant handpicked by world champion Fedor Holz in the 'Monsterstack' course. Charlie's impressive competition records included winning a net profit of NT$6 million solely from championships last year and over ten million in total winnings over the past 2 years. He was highly praised as the 'first person to bring top foreign poker teaching content into Asia'. After Charlie's recent big win in March, Dew publicly expressed her pride in him, but she later distanced herself from his legal issues, stating she does not support illegal gambling activities and has never been involved in any gambling operations. Dew's statements indicated a significant separation from Charlie. This news follows the circulation of reports from SET News about Dew's rumors of getting married 2 years ago, Charlie contradicting it, and his current involvement in illegal activities. YTR's Mr. 486 becoming less popular, Laura appearing in Tsai A-ga's new film with her essential scenes removed, and allegations of Gary Chaw's infidelity resurfacing with ridicule towards his marriage to Riley. His 4-year-old response to these accusations was exposed.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, Taiwan's stock market surged with the leading electronic heavyweights TSMC, Hon Hai, and MediaTek, reaching a new high with a 452.11-point increase closing at 23,209.54 points. Hon Hai (2317) closed at NT$203 with a 2.27% increase and a trading volume of 173,000 shares, ranking first in the trading volume list. Quanta (2382), benefiting from the AI market trend, broke the NT$300 mark and closed at NT$316 with a trading volume exceeding 100,000 shares, entering the top trading volume list. Both stocks demonstrated strong performance during the day.
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Reported 10 months ago
Vision Thai reported on June 18, 2024, that the Thai House of Representatives passed a same-sex marriage equality bill, set to be officially promulgated and expected to be in effect in a few months. Once in effect, Thailand will become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage. LGBTQ+ advocates welcomed the decision as a long-awaited victory. The bill allows any two individuals over 18 years old to register for marriage, granting them the same benefits and rights as opposite-sex couples. It changes the terminology for married couples from 'husband and wife' to 'spouses' and allows LGBTQ+ groups from around the world to register marriages in Thailand. After passing in the House of Representatives, the bill will be forwarded to the cabinet, then to the royal approval for announcement in the Royal Gazette, becoming effective within 120 days. LGBTQ+ groups welcomed the bill's passing, celebrating outside the parliament, and the Prime Minister, currently on Covid-19 leave, congratulated virtually.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 18th, the US government officially notified Congress of the arms sales to Taiwan totaling $60.2 million and $300 million for drones to enhance Taiwan's self-defense capabilities. The Presidential Office spokesperson expressed gratitude for the US government's commitment to strengthening the Taiwan-US partnership in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the 'Six Assurances', emphasizing the importance of regional peace and stability. This marks the Biden administration's 15th arms sale to Taiwan since taking office in 2021, demonstrating the US government's prioritization of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and continuing its security commitments to Taiwan. The sales include Switchblade 300 personnel-killing drones and Altius 600M anti-armor drones, with equipment, spare parts, and training to meet Taiwan's defense needs.
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Reported 10 months ago
The 'Pot Immortal Kindergarten' in Chiayi has been abandoned for nearly half a century, with a real estate developer purchasing the land for redevelopment, restoring the wooden houses and garden stone bridges. The property measures a total of 3,597 square meters, priced at 584.16 million NTD, meeting market transaction trends. The kindergarten, previously owned by the famous 'Pot Immortal' Lai Yuruo's family, has now been acquired by a local developer for future development projects.
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Reported 10 months ago
Premier Su Tseng-chang responded to questions at the Legislative Yuan on June 19, 2024, regarding the review request for parliamentary powers amendments. Su mentioned that if the review is rejected by the parliament, the government can only accept it as per the Constitution. When asked if a constitutional interpretation would be proposed, Su stated that he had no other options, and the DPP was likely to propose it for further safeguarding people's rights. The Legislative Yuan will conduct a review on the parliamentary powers amendment in the next two days, with a vote scheduled for Friday. The opposition party suggested that further actions, such as a motion of no confidence, should be considered if the review fails.
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Reported 10 months ago
On June 19, 2024, stock code 00940 briefly surpassed 10.3 Yuan with many investors relieved as they felt they could exit their positions. However, one large investor with 1310 shares of 00940 proudly announced on a Facebook group '00940 Self-Help Group' that he earned 624,193 Yuan and expressed confidence by stating 'won't sell a single share, will continue to buy at suitable points.' This declaration led to positive reactions from netizens, with some even suggesting a name change to 'Fun Club' instead of 'Self-Help Group.'
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Reported 10 months ago
61歲的央視資深男星黃安遭大陸網友批評，因為他揭露央視主持人內幕。黃安在最近的發文中透露，節目單位原本要找港台主持人，最終看到了台灣主持人「吳先生」的調侃，便邀請黃安擔任主持人。然而，由於黃安的台灣身份敏感，僅錄製了兩期節目便被通知停止合作。黃安發文表達不滿，指責這些貓鼠遊戲讓他感到不屑，並遭到網路限制評論。
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