Reported 7 months ago
國民黨立委徐巧芯連日來把炮口對準民進黨政策會執行長王義川，並指控是方電訊疑似提供資料給民進黨，董座為總統賴清德的親信。總統府對此嚴正駁斥，強調賴清德與是方電訊皆無往來。徐巧芯則被指少交代清楚自身爭議，引起與民進黨立委的交火。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
At the ASUS shareholders' meeting, Chairman Shih Chung-tang emphasized the rare AI opportunity in the computer industry, expressing optimism about server revenue growth, anticipating surpassing the initial 5-fold projection earlier than expected. He envisions a hybrid AI ecosystem from cloud to edge, PC, and mobile devices. ASUS is undergoing internal reforms to embrace the AI era, particularly focusing on AI PCs and the potential applications for Zenbo in healthcare and education with advancements in AI technology and language models like GPT. ASUS was ahead of the curve with Zenbo, and with the current progress in AI, its time for practical applications has arrived.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, and Taiwan's Central Bank followed suit by maintaining rates as expected, but unexpectedly raising the Taiwanese reserve requirement by 0.25 basis points. The Central Bank also adjusted the discount rate, collateralized loan rate, and short-term lending rate to 2%, 2.375%, and 4.25%, respectively. The decision came during the second quarter board meeting, with a focus on gradual economic growth and easing inflation. Despite not raising interest rates, the Central Bank aimed to manage credit quantity effectively through reserve requirement adjustments to mitigate credit resource flow to the real estate market.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A recent revelation by Taipei City Councilor Li Ming-hsien of the Kuomintang party stated that Democratic Progressive Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang of the People First Party had asked whether the Kuomintang party would consider yielding, however, Huang clarified that his question was whether the Kuomintang party would accept a result that went against public opinion polls. This led to criticism from Kuomintang councilor Liu Tsai-wei, with Huang responding that the focus should be on cooperation regardless of political affiliation. Huang has been actively working on local services in New Taipei City and emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration for the benefit of the majority of citizens.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Central Bank of the Republic of China held its second board meeting and decided to raise the reserve requirement by 0.25 percentage points and implement the sixth wave of selective credit control measures, decreasing the loan-to-value ratio for the second property purchase in specific areas from 70% to 60%. Despite keeping interest rates unchanged, the tightening monetary policy aims at curbing the overheated housing market. The Central Bank also adjusted the economic growth forecast to 3.77% and predicted a slight decrease in inflation to nearly 2% by the end of the year.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Popular internet celebrity 'Dani' recently married her American boyfriend after 4 years of dating, surprising fans who thought she was against marriage. Dani, known for sharing relationship experiences, explained in a podcast that the wedding photos were uploaded not for show, but as part of the green card application process in the US. Fans were touched by the couple's interactions and Dani's grandmother’s funny reactions to the marriage. Despite initial hesitations, Dani is happy to share this new chapter of her life with her loved ones.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
DPP caucus chief whip Ke Jianming was reported to have smoked in the Legislative Yuan meeting room, which could result in a fine of NT$ 2,000 to NT$ 10,000 for violating the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. This incident occurred after Ke was previously caught smoking in the Executive Yuan rest area. The Taipei City Health Bureau is investigating the matter based on photo and video evidence, with Ke given 7 days to respond before potential penalties are enforced.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
高雄鳳山發生登革熱群聚，防疫人員於社區查獲282處積水已孳生病媒蚊孑孓。新增一例本土登革熱病例，疫調後發現與既有確診個案相關，估計為新一波疫情。疾管署進行擴大疫調、孳生源查核與清除，呼籲民眾落實防蚊措施。高雄市衛生局進行地毯式孳生源清除，勸告民眾持續維護環境，罰鍰最高達新台幣15,000元。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
新強檔日劇《綁架遊戲》由龜梨和也、見上愛主演，改編自東野圭吾的暢銷懸疑小說，講述一位廣告策劃師為復仇策劃綁架遊戲，卻與對方公司女兒意外產生虐戀。劇情驚心動魄，充滿反轉和計中計，讓觀眾難以猜測結局。導演鈴木浩介和編劇小峯裕之匯聚才華，使劇集充滿張力和戲劇性。演員龜梨和也和見上愛的角色演繹深刻真實，劇集層層反轉、引人入勝，讓觀眾絕對震撼。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
On June 13, 2024, director Zhu Yanping appeared at the funeral home in the afternoon along with a group of 4 people chanting sutras for Lai Kwun's mother, who passed away at the age of 93 due to pneumonia. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-Yen, and director Zhu Yanping paid their respects today. Lai Kwun and Zhu Yanping share a mentor-disciple relationship, with Lai having expressed gratitude towards Zhu in the past. Mayor Lu Hsiu-Yen also attended the funeral, paying her respects silently throughout and making a gesture of respect towards the media upon leaving.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
高捷日前接受訪問時表示，自己忙著回來就沒時間去關心別人的家務事，強調重視照顧自己家庭事務。他也分享對孩子教育的看法，強調不贊同讓孩子過度依賴父母，並建議孩子要有自主能力及努力工作。此外，高捷也提到女兒就讀戲劇系，雖然支持且提供機會，但同時也告誡孩子這個行業不容易。他除了關注家人教育外，也在外面遇到年輕人時擔任機會教育者，提供年輕人正確引導及社會責任觀念，並表示自己抽菸但不鼓勵他人。
Source: COM
Reported 7 months ago
At the second quarterly board meeting on June 13, the Central Bank announced that it would raise both the current and time deposit reserve requirements by 0.25 percentage points starting from July 1, implementing the sixth wave of credit control. The natural person's specific area maximum loan-to-value ratio for purchasing a second property is reduced to 60% for six cities and counties, effective from June 14. The interest rates remain unchanged with the discount rate, collateralized loans rate, and short-term lending rate set at 2%, 2.375%, and 4.25% respectively.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
On June 12th, at Taipei's MRT Jingmei Station, a conflict erupted between a police officer and a homeless man. The officer lost control of his emotions during an altercation with the man, who was occupying a charging area in the station. The officer struck the man and even pushed him to the ground. The incident sparked heated debates online, with some questioning the officer's actions and others suggesting there might be more to the story. The MRT police force responded, promising to investigate and take appropriate action against the officer for the excessive use of force.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
In a recent development, Kuomintang legislator Hsü Chiao-hsin clashed with Democratic Progressive Party Policy Committee Executive Wang Yichuan over the 'Cell Phone Signal Analysis Bluebird Movement.' Hsü alleged that a citizen reported Wang's traffic violations on June 11, where he ran red lights twice while heading to the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office, prompting Wang to claim he was being tailed and then leaked by Hsü. Wang stated he will report to the police and investigate the surveillance footage to confirm if the tailing was a deliberate threat. Hsü also accused Wang of using surveillance methods while condemning him for monitoring people.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
On June 13, 2024, at 4:50 am, reporter Liu Yanchi from Sanli News Network in Taipei reported that cheerleader QiQi, whose private outfit resembled the famous painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring,' received an endorsement unexpectedly. The outfit was designed based on the painting, and QiQi was chosen because a fan took a picture of her at a game, capturing her resemblance to the artwork. The outfit brand recognized this resemblance and offered her an endorsement deal, leading to QiQi's surprise and gratitude towards the fan who took the photo. The 17th-century painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer has now unexpectedly connected QiQi to a new endorsement opportunity, showcasing the power of chance and artistry in unexpected ways.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Cathy Chui, mother of Beck Yoo who is studying music in the U.S., attended a recent event where she discussed her parenting approach as a second-generation star mom, emphasizing the importance of letting children pursue their own dreams. Chui admitted to initially pressuring her son but has now adopted a more supportive stance, recognizing the significance of allowing children to be themselves as they grow up. She also touched on the recent controversies surrounding second-generation stars, stating that all children stumble at times and advising parents to focus on their own affairs while encouraging and not burdening their children. Chui expressed gratitude for the positive influence of her recent acting role and shared insights on her evolving mindset and solo life in Taiwan.
Source: COM
Reported 7 months ago
FTNN News Network, June 13, 2024, 4:50 am [FTNN News Network] Reporter Xiao Youtong/Taipei reported that the Taiwan stock market was boosted by the U.S. stock market today (June 13), led by heavyweight stocks such as TSMC, MediaTek, and Foxconn in the morning session. The index rose sharply by 263.08 points at the close, closing at 22,312.04 points, up 1.19%, with a trading volume of 517.84 billion NT dollars. According to the Taiwan Stock Exchange's announcement of chip movement, institutional investors, including foreign institutions, continued to buy stocks, with a total net purchase of 34.635 billion NT dollars. Many stockholders discussed, 'The dark hands are selling off', 'Foreign investors are overwhelmed again.' Looking at today's chip movement of the three major institutional investors, foreign and mainland investors (excluding foreign institutional proprietary traders) bought over 32.305 billion NT dollars; proprietary traders (total) bought over 1.789 billion NT dollars, of which proprietary traders' own transactions increased by 1.786 billion NT dollars; only a net purchase of 0.03 billion NT dollars for hedging; investment trusts bought over 5.4 billion NT dollars. The three major institutional investors bought a total of 34.635 billion NT dollars today. In terms of individual stock performance, the electronics heavyweight TSMC (2330) rose by 13.5 NT dollars to 919 NT dollars, up 1.49%; MediaTek (2454) surged by 85 NT dollars to 1,385 NT dollars, up 6.54%; UMC (2303) rose 1.5 NT dollars to 56.4 NT dollars, up 2.73%. The AI group surged, with Gigabyte (2382) up by 9.5 NT dollars to 284 NT dollars, up 3.46%; Wistron (3231) up 2 NT dollars to 108.5 NT dollars, up 1.88%; Inventec (2356) up 2 NT dollars to 55.7 NT dollars, up 3.72%; Gigabyte (2376) up 6 NT dollars to 316 NT dollars, up 1.94%. Today's top three listed stocks in terms of trading volume were Yang Ming (2609), Foxconn (2317), and UMC. Yang Ming rose by 2.12% to close at 72.4 NT dollars, with a trading volume of 149,000 shares; Foxconn rose by 2.4% to 192 NT dollars, with a trading volume of 146,000 shares; UMC rose by 2.73% to 56.4 NT dollars, with a trading volume of approximately 98,000 shares. Advertisements facing the net buy of the three major institutional investors, the Taiwan stock market soared by 263 points, with PTT stockholders expressing their thoughts as 'Who is selling?', 'Retail investors getting off?', 'Auntie selling 940? Over 300,000 today', 'The dark hands are selling off', 'Foreign investors are overwhelmed again', 'Foreign investors this year are so weak... who knows what they're doing'. FTNN News Network reminds you: This information is for reference only, and investors should make independent judgments, carefully evaluate, and bear their own investment risks. For more FTNN News Network reports, opportunities to cool down couldn't stop! Foreign investors hit over 10,000 shares... stock price soars to hit the limit lock fans happy: ramp this share didn't lock up tightly! The eight major state-owned stocks see it turn black fiercely pounding money again purchasing over 3,000 shares of Geely x AI robots unsuccessful? The three major institutional investors ruthlessly kill this share fell into the black 00919 new recruits exposed selling nearly 20,000 shares.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Cai Minghe, the former chief of the Jinguang Police Station in New Taipei City, received a 100,000 NTD bribe from a construction firm operator Xie Yicheng in 2014 to allow improper dumping of waste soil on farmland 200 times, turning a blind eye to the violations. Initially sentenced to 12 years and stripped of civil rights for 4 years, Cai's case was sent back for retrial twice by the Supreme Court, resulting in today's conviction of guilty for Cai, now reduced to 9 years and 10 months due to prolonged litigation under the Speedy Criminal Trial Act. Cai was found guilty of failing his duty by overlooking violations after accepting bribes, including not taking action against other illegal activities involving different individuals, now subject to an appeal.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A collaborative international study led by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, and Johns Hopkins University reveals significant findings after a decade of research on influenza viruses. The study found that H3N2 influenza virus exhibits genetic fragment recombination, potent replication ability, and toxicity, possibly leading to severe complications in patients. This research, integrating artificial intelligence, virology, and clinical epidemiology, provides evidence of the potential link between influenza virus genetic recombination and human diseases, impacting future influenza vaccine development and public health strategies. The study was published in the top international journal 'The Lancet Microbe'.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
In South Korea, well-known DJ Yesong was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a fatal drunk driving incident in February where she hit a delivery worker and failed to immediately call for help, instead holding her dog in shock inside the car. The victim later died from severe bleeding. Yesong's blood alcohol level was found to be 0.221%, exceeding the legal limit, sparking public outrage. Yesong's defense lawyer stated she felt pressured to attend events for work which led to drinking. Yesong tearfully apologized in court, acknowledging the severity of her actions. The first trial verdict is scheduled for July 9th.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Energy member Zhang Shuwei and Xie Jingying, who met on set, recently held a lavish wedding costing 3 million. Xie shared a video showing her cutting 25cm of hair during the event, expecting Zhang's reaction, but he failed to notice until prompted by others, leading to comments online calling him a 'straight guy'. Netizens found his delayed response amusing, with many noting that men often don't notice changes in their partner's appearance. The video sparked various reactions, including jokes about Zhang's obliviousness and prioritizing work over appearance.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A Taiwanese woman surnamed Hung from Chiayi, Taiwan, who is wanted by the police in Casey, Victoria, Australia for multiple serious criminal cases including serial arson, was recognized by the local Taiwanese community. The police issued a warrant for her arrest without specifying her criminal activities, urging the public to report any information on her whereabouts. The Taiwanese woman has been involved in various serious criminal cases in Melbourne, including setting vehicles on fire, and authorities are seeking assistance in locating her.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Amid soaring precious metal prices, a trend has emerged in Japan where individuals are selling used silver teeth for cash. The demand for metal recycling has been increasing, with items in daily life potentially becoming hidden gold mines, especially with silver prices rising significantly. However, this trend has also led to negative impacts such as thefts of copper wires. The rise in metal prices has been attributed to various factors including geopolitical influences, as well as the economic recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly, the price of silver has seen a rapid increase, with traders considering it a more cost-effective option than gold. However, the surge in metal prices and recycling activities have also led to an increase in theft incidents, highlighting the risks of criminal activities in the industry.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, a Chinese national piloted a speedboat directly into Taiwan's Danshui River, leading to his arrest and investigation. The incident raised concerns about Taiwan's defense and security measures, with different perspectives on whether it was a case of political asylum or espionage. Guo Zhengliang and other officials shared thoughts on the situation, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities and implications for cross-strait relations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
A small car collided and overturned on the National Freeway 2 in Taiwan, with two individuals inside taken to the hospital; one of them, a young lady in a low-necked high-slit black dress, gained attention for her attire despite the accident. Later identified as well-known internet celebrity Annie Chang, who has over 660,000 followers on Instagram and serves as a show girl for the popular electronics brand Sony's PlayStation series.
Source: YAHOO