Reported 7 months ago
As graduation season approaches, the Police College in Taipei prepared a special performance by 3 female students known as the 'Top 3 Beauties', who danced to the popular finger dance of South Korean girl group ILLIT's 'Magnetic'. The video went viral online, showcasing the synchronized and precise moves of the students, impressing many viewers. The audience reacted positively, with some even hilariously noting how the performance made their dinner more enjoyable. The Facebook page 'Taiwan Praise Police' also shared the video, encouraging positive support for the students' creativity and dedication.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 12, 2024, in Wang Chia-chun's talk, amidst the parliamentary struggles over reform bills and the political circuit of the blue-green fieldwork promulgation, DPP legislative caucus convener Ko Chien-ming sought advice from former President Tsai Ing-wen before the Dragon Boat Festival, referencing Du Fu's 'Spring Prospect' on social media, expressing a sense of melancholy. Ko revealed insights from a meeting two years ago where Tsai mentioned handing over a well-functioning country to the next president, emphasizing the challenges the country faces post-2024 elections without a parliamentary majority, leading to the biggest dilemma and chaos in history. Ko also highlighted the concerns regarding the tense political landscape between blue and green camps, hoping for the nation to be on the right path. The transition of power between Tsai and Lai reflects public opinion more towards Lai Ching-te, and Ko emphasizes the need for the latter to play a crucial role in resolving the deadlock rather than further escalating tensions, aligning with Tsai's and Ko's vision of being on the right path. Ko's remarks serve as both a reminder and a critique of Lai Ching-te's leadership and the challenges faced by the DPP government.
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Reported 7 months ago
The crisis in the shipping industry continues as shipping stocks experience a turnaround. Container shipping giants Evergreen (2603), Yang Ming (2609), and Wan Hai (2615) all turned losses into gains at the opening today. Senior securities analyst Hsu Bojie provided insights on the reasons for the upturn and offered operational suggestions. The recent increase in stock prices is attributed to the impact of the ongoing crisis and rising European liner freight rates. Hsu suggested short-term trading strategies based on technical indicators for each company. Investors are also advised to pay attention to the upcoming Shanghai Containerized Freight Index release for potential market impacts.
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Reported 7 months ago
The New England Patriots officially retired Tom Brady's No. 12 jersey during a ceremony at Gillette Stadium, where Brady was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame and received a 12-foot tall statue announcement by team owner Robert Kraft. The statue of the legendary quarterback will be unveiled outside the Patriots Hall of Fame during the 2024 season, honoring his remarkable career achievements including six Super Bowl titles with the franchise and leaving a lasting impact for generations to come.
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Reported 7 months ago
A fire in a New Taipei City house this morning, suspected to be caused by a lithium battery charging explosion, led to the death of 3 residents who couldn't escape in time. Taiwan Power Company's Facebook page has listed '5 Major Dangerous Charging Behaviors' including charging while sleeping or when no one is home, charging in humid or high-temperature environments, and more, to prevent such accidents. They emphasized not using non-original charging cables or equipment, avoiding charging in the presence of flammable materials, and disconnecting when fully charged to ensure safety and prolong battery life.
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Reported 7 months ago
Shein, a fast-fashion retailer, is aiming for a potential blockbuster London IPO at a valuation of £50 billion ($64 billion) to revive the city's ailing IPO market. However, facing skepticism from critics regarding its environmental and labor practices, including allegations of forced labor, Shein must win over regulators, politicians, and investors to meet listing standards. Despite Shein's pivot to the UK amid US concerns, with the opposition Labour Party showing qualified support, the company will need to navigate ESG considerations and disclosure requirements to ensure a successful IPO in London's sluggish market that has garnered international attention.
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Reported 7 months ago
Chinese actor Hu Ge made a short 22-hour visit to Taiwan and departed this morning after taking a flight. He attended an event at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park yesterday and was seen off by a large crowd of fans while taking self-portraits with them at Taoyuan Airport this morning. Hu Ge boarded a China Airlines flight at 8:45 a.m., concluding his quick visit. He interacted warmly with fans at the airport before heading back to China. Photo/Taiwan TV News, Taoyuan/Comprehensive Report. Edited by/Wired News Center. For more news from Taiwan TV News, visit their website. Taiwan female suspected of arson in Australia. Australian authorities release photos for public search. Hu Ge visits Taiwan again after six years! Rumored that Mayor Ko Wen-je arranged his visit. Fans excited as Hu Ge shows off his Taiwanese accent, exclaiming 'I'm affordable and good to use'.
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Reported 7 months ago
Linlin, a member of 'babyMINT' debuted from the talent show 'Future Girls,' was selected as one of the annual ambassadors for a gaming brand. Having trained in Korea at the age of 14, she continues to pursue her dreams and has garnered recognition for her inspirational image. Linlin, now 20, expressed her happiness in achieving a new milestone as an ambassador. She recently shot an ad at a subway station, where she was surprised by energetic elderly dancers and joked about being a 'senior HipHop' dancer in the future. With her strong biceps from intense training, she jokingly asked her group members if her hands belonged to a female group. Looking forward to turning 21, Linlin reflects on joining 'babyMINT,' appearing on TV shows, becoming a brand ambassador, and even posing for a fashion magazine with her mother on Mother's Day. Her future goals include enrolling in a driving school and collaborating with a Jeep brand to take her group camping.
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Reported 7 months ago
Zhang Shuwei and Xie Jingying recently held their wedding with Energy members in attendance, where Xie Jingying surprised her husband by cutting 25 cm of her hair during the ceremony, leading to Zhang Shuwei's delayed realization and focusing more on her not having extensions rather than her beauty, causing netizens to criticize his behavior as typically straight male. The incident has sparked discussions online about male reactions to significant changes in their partners' appearances.
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Reported 7 months ago
Following an unexpected softness in the US Consumer Price Index, gold prices surged but recoiled slightly after the Fed announced a rate cut. Despite this, UBS remains optimistic about the outlook for gold, raising their year-end target to $2600 and foreseeing further increases in the next two years, possibly surpassing $2800. UBS's precious metals strategist, Joni Teves, significantly adjusted gold price forecasts, expecting an average prediction of $2365 and a year-end target of $2600 for 2024. Long-term forecasts also rose by 11% to $1950, indicating that gold prices are expected to remain significantly higher than previous levels, especially after adjusting for inflation.
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Reported 7 months ago
In an exclusive report on June 12, 2024, it was revealed that 5 military officers in the Matsu Defense Command embezzled a total of 64 boxes of canned food from the barracks, causing a shortage in food supplies for soldiers. This incident has raised concerns about discipline and management within the military, leading to a swift investigation and serious consequences for the officers involved, who have been stripped of their military ranks and will face a military court trial. The incident has sparked a broader discussion on the need for enhanced internal supervision and management to prevent similar occurrences and ensure the well-being of all servicemen.
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Reported 7 months ago
Residents in Kaohsiung were alarmed when the Love River suddenly turned milky white, leading to environmental authorities quickly investigating the incident. It was discovered that a construction site was illegally dumping paint washing wastewater into the river, resulting in fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$3 million. The incident raised concerns about industrial wastewater discharge during heavy rainfall, prompting calls for stricter penalties and improved monitoring.
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Reported 7 months ago
Nationalist Party legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin accused the Democratic Progressive Party of discussing reports on 'Yes Telecom' in a party-government meeting, claiming that mobile signal data mentioned by policy executive Wang Yi-chuan was related to the chairman of Yes Telecom, who is a confidant of President Lai Ching-te. The Presidential Office spokesperson sternly denied these claims, stating they were baseless and intended to defame, clarifying there is no association between Lai Ching-te and Yes Telecom or its affiliates, urging legislators not to make unfounded accusations for political gain. Hsu also mentioned reports linking the telecommunications chairman to Lai Ching-te, emphasizing interactions between the company and the Democratic Progressive Party's 'New Tide' faction, with the company being a subsidiary of Chunghwa Telecom. The Presidential Office reiterated that these were unfounded claims intended to tarnish reputations.
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Reported 7 months ago
A sergeant surnamed Wu from the Mechanized Infantry of the Tenth Army Corps in Taiwan used his financial duties to deceive 12 soldiers into believing they had to return excess combat allowances from their training, pocketing NT$140,000 to purchase luxury goods. Upon the fraud being discovered, Wu was reported, taken to court, and eventually sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption. He confessed, returned the illicit gains, and received forgiveness from some victims, leading to a lenient sentence with probation and restrictions.
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Reported 7 months ago
A controversy arose after Wuxuantan, a private shrine in Tainan, was heavily criticized for mistakenly arranging a marriage between Mazu and Guan Gong, leading to anger from both sets of believers. The shrine issued a statement through a law firm on three points, apologizing and threatening legal action against malicious attackers. However, the law firm, Jet Tai Law Firm, clarified its role, causing confusion among netizens. The incident stemmed from Wuxuantan's plans for a 'marriage ceremony' between deities, which sparked outrage and resulted in the shrine shutting down its social media. Subsequently, the Tainan Yuzhi Tiger Gate Wuxuantan released a statement through appointed lawyers, further fueling the controversy.
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Reported 7 months ago
Residents were shocked to see the color of the Love River in Kaohsiung turn milky white resembling a 'Milk River.' The Environmental Protection Bureau discovered that a construction site was illegally discharging paint washing wastewater, leading to fines ranging from 30,000 to 300,000 NT dollars for violating the Water Pollution Control Act. This incident sparked discussions online, with local residents noting that this was not the first time such pollution had occurred in the area.
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Reported 7 months ago
音樂人江志豐透露自己曾為葉啟田製作專輯，但對方卻不上通告而血本無歸，並揭露葉啟田前幾年被傳患失智症，表示兩、三年前情況良好，但多年未聯絡。江志豐去年成立新公司並簽下吳申梅，對她抱有厚望並下禁孕令，但與親姐龍千玉合作卻因分歧而破局。
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Reported 7 months ago
A temple in Tainan, Taiwan, made headlines by announcing a controversial ceremony merging two deities, leading to public discontent and demands for an apology from another temple. The temple then released a statement through a law firm, threatening legal action against attackers. However, another law firm with the same name quickly clarified they were not appointed by the temple, sparking further discussions. The situation escalated with details of past disciplinary actions against a lawyer reportedly hired by the temple, causing more online debates and skepticism.
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Reported 7 months ago
NBA冠軍賽第三場比賽之前，小牛隊和塞爾提克隊在達拉斯市舉行了一個默哀儀式，以向周三在其逝世前幾個小時因去世而逝世的傑瑞·韋斯特致敬。聯盟播放了一個致敬視頻，然後在國歌之前，在達拉斯的美國航空中心舉行了一個默哀時刻。兩支球隊在比賽之前榮譽了傑瑞·韋斯特，並由教練發表了悼詞。
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Reported 7 months ago
After experiencing an egg shortage previously, domestic egg prices remained high, with even the normally stable-priced convenience store tea eggs seeing increases. However, recent domestic egg prices have finally dropped in five consecutive adjustments, hitting a new low level in nearly two years. Due to the recent egg shortage, apart from 7-ELEVEN maintaining the price at 10 NT dollars per egg, the other three major convenient stores have raised their prices to 13 NT dollars. More about the news at pexels.近2個月來國內蛋價接連5度調降，刷新2年來新低價，最新的產地價跌到每斤27.5元，批發價也跌破40元關卡。日前受到缺蛋風波影響，除了7-ELEVEN長期維持每顆10元，其他3大超商，已經跟進漲價到13元。
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Reported 7 months ago
Whether you're an experienced investor or a novice, dealing with the unpredictable stock market can bring practical challenges. Yahoo Finance offers a 'Investment Clinic' that addresses real investment blind spots faced by investors, specifically focusing on how retirees can prepare for stable cash flow using ETFs. The article discusses the risks and benefits of relying solely on high dividend ETFs, emphasizing the importance of diversification, reinvestment of dividends, and considering other investment options such as bonds or savings insurance to mitigate market risks for retirees.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taiwanese economist warns of the risk of worsening 'Dutch Disease' due to the country's over-reliance on the semiconductor industry, leading to economic growth that is not felt by the general populace. Concerns are raised about the lack of software capabilities in Taiwan's AI industry and the heavy reliance on chip manufacturing. The potential impacts of Taiwan's trade relations with Mainland China and the widening wealth gap within the country are also discussed.
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Reported 7 months ago
Yunlin County Magistrate Zhang Lishan criticized the National Spatial Planning Act for favoring green camp-controlled counties and cities, as it hinders land development in Yunlin. The law limits changes to designated agricultural land, penalizing landowners for unauthorized use and restricting non-agricultural development. Zhang raised concerns over the disparity in treatment between Yunlin and Pingtung counties, prompting a response from the Pingtung government clarifying their land planning process and emphasizing the necessity of adjustments post extensive agricultural land surveys.
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Reported 7 months ago
Following new US sanctions on Russia, the Moscow Stock Exchange announced the suspension of trading and settlement in US dollars and Euros. Starting today, the exchange cannot conduct forex, stock, or futures trades settling in USD or Euro; Russian business figures noted that acquiring USD or Euro in Russia is now nearly impossible, with more trades being done in RMB. The Central Bank of Russia assured that over-the-counter markets can still trade USD and Euro, while the official exchange rate for RUB against the two currencies will be determined based on bank and OTC data. Amidst these developments, a major Russian bulk commodity export company unaffected by Western sanctions remarked they are indifferent as they now use RMB. With deepening economic ties between Russia and China, RMB has overtaken USD as the largest traded currency on the Moscow Stock Exchange, comprising 53.6% of total forex transactions in May. President Biden's December executive order imposing sanctions on entities assisting Russia in obtaining war funds now encompasses approximately 4500 entities. These sanctions have also aimed to prevent Russia from acquiring technology, such as a Hong Kong front company supplying chips to Russia. Since Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the country has faced a series of sanctions, but IMF predicts Russia's economy will still grow by 3.2% this year. Analysts believe these sanctions will eventually weaken Russia's economy, and the US Treasury Secretary Yellen stated the new sanctions targeted the remaining channels for Russia to access equipment, including reliance on third-country supply chains. This wave of sanctions comes ahead of the G7 summit scheduled from the 13th to the 15th in southern Italy.
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Reported 7 months ago
A fatal fire broke out in an alley off Yanshou Road in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, taking the lives of three members of a family who ran a gardening shop. The family was trying to charge a hedge trimmer's lithium battery when it caught fire unexpectedly, leading to a tragic chain of events. Upon hearing the news, an employee rushed to the scene in the morning, breaking down in tears and needing assistance due to emotional distress. The details of the incident are still under investigation.
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