Reported 7 months ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 12, 2024, that influenced by the strong performance of the four major US stock indices and a 4.39% increase in TSMC ADR, Taiwan stocks opened high today (13) at 22,217.64 points, a significant increase of 168.68 points, surpassing the previous high of 22,094.94 points to reach a new high of 22,361.43 points. With TSMC distributing NT$3.5 dividend per share, the stock opened at NT$923 and quickly surged to NT$929, a 2% increase. Hon Hai and MediaTek also surged over 2% and 4% respectively at the opening. TSMC and other leading stocks performed well, driving the strong momentum in the electronics and computer sectors in Taiwan's stock market.
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Reported 7 months ago
Amidst other tech giants releasing foldable devices, Apple, a leading tech company, is rumored to launch its foldable iPhone with an outer fold design in 2026, as per analyst Jeff Pu. The screen, similar to Huawei Mate Xs 2, is predicted to unfold to 7.9 inches similar to the iPad Mini 5, offering a less noticeable fold crease but requiring users to be more cautious due to the exposed screen. While the accuracy of the prediction remains unconfirmed, it highlights the challenges and potential high costs Apple might face in producing a foldable iPhone without visible creases on the screen.
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Reported 7 months ago
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla shared how NBA great Jerry West's tough love and motivational phone call during his junior year at West Virginia had a profound impact on him, pushing him to excel both on and off the court. West's competitive and caring nature challenged Mazzulla to improve, resulting in a turnaround in his performance culminating in a successful senior season. Mazzulla, now a coach at 35, attributes West's tough love to helping shape his career.
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Reported 7 months ago
Chinese actor Hu Ge, aged 41, visited Taiwan to participate in the 'Youth Dialogue' event at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, engaging in discussions with young directors to enhance cross-strait film and TV exchanges. Although he currently has no plans to film in Taiwan, he expressed a strong desire for the opportunity, reminiscing about the beauty of Taitung and Hualien. Hu Ge's visit also caught the attention of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, with spokesperson Chen Binhua mentioning the importance of Hu Ge's dialogue exchange as positive news for compatriots on both sides.
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Reported 7 months ago
Taiwanese net goddess Chen Wenyu, known as 'Xiao Yu,' announced her pregnancy with her partner on June 12, 2024. The 32-year-old influencer, dubbed as Taiwan's earliest internet celebrity, shared the joyous news on IG, revealing her partner as former BBT member Jiang Weiliang ('Weiliang' as his stage name, previous stage name 'A Liang'). Chen expressed excitement about their little one growing inside her and thanked everyone for their support. Her celebrity partner also assured to take care of her and their baby in a heartfelt comment. Friends and fans extended their congratulations and well-wishes, with fellow net goddess Jian Tingrui expressing joy. The announcement sparked discussions online.
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Reported 7 months ago
Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich's daughter, Liv Moore Freundlich, recently graduated from Northwestern University, with her parents and brother Caleb celebrating the milestone in Chicago. Liv, resembling a mini version of Julianne, received congratulations and love from her family, as shown in photos posted on Instagram. The graduation was a big family affair, highlighting the proud moment for the Moore-Freundlich family and showcasing Liv's academic achievement alongside her brother's successful career and their parents' support for their children's passions.
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Reported 7 months ago
In an article by FoodStar on June 12, 2024, at 8:00pm, when visiting Kenting in the summer, be mindful of your budget! Two Kenting hotels are offering limited-time promotions: Caesar Hotels's Kenting Caesar Hotel is running a 'Stay One Get One' promotion where staying in Kenting gets you accommodation vouchers for Taitung or Tainan, valid for up to six months. Kenting Little Haven Resort is providing special benefits with ID cards, such as complimentary villa upgrades on weekdays, free additional guests, and delayed check-out. Take advantage of these deals now!
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Reported 7 months ago
TSMC staged its 15th instant fill act with the stock price after ex-dividend surging to 929 Yuan. The company's stock reached a historical high with a rise of 23 Yuan at the market opening to 929 Yuan. TAIEX also surged over 300 points in early trading to hit a record high of 22,375.07 points. TSMC, benefiting from robust AI demand, achieved a May revenue of 229.62 billion New Taiwan dollars, a 30.1% annual increase, marking the third-highest monthly revenue in its history. The company's Q2 revenue is estimated to be between $19.6-20.4 billion, and TSMC announced a buyback of 3,249 shares within the price range of 598-1,281 Yuan. Various dividend adjustments and upcoming payouts were also detailed.
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Reported 7 months ago
On June 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., Japanese Daiso, known for its affordable products, is gaining popularity among Taiwanese visitors due to the continually low exchange rate of the Japanese yen. A netizen shared their experience that Daiso products in Japan are not only reasonably priced but also of excellent quality, drawing fans to go on a shopping spree. One user discovered that Daiso products in Japan are almost half the price compared to Taiwan, thanks to the currency exchange rate, with items priced at 49 NT in Taiwan costing around 22 NT in Japan. This post sparked enthusiastic responses from others, with some also recommending stores like Seria and 3COINS, which offer quality products comparable to Daiso.
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Reported 7 months ago
星巴克推出新飲品柚子葡萄風味檸檬星沁爽和柚子葡萄風味椰奶星沁爽，並提供第二杯半價優惠；85℃則有大杯拿鐵、酪梨奶蓋咖啡6杯66.7折優惠；同時，星巴克還有芒果火龍果檸檬星沁爽等全新口感飲品，以及路易莎18周年慶優惠等活動。
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Reported 7 months ago
A violent street conflict erupted in Kaohsiung's Dashe District as a man aggressively attacked a woman with clogs in broad daylight over a bill dispute, causing injuries as witnesses intervened and called the police. The woman, identified as the owner of a nearby karaoke bar, was left bloodied and swollen after being repeatedly struck by the man. The assailant, allegedly from Taipei, claimed the original bill was 200 dollars but was charged 1,000 dollars, leading to the violent outburst. The man was quickly apprehended by law enforcement and is facing charges of restricting freedom and causing harm. The incident serves as a stark reminder to reject violence and not to replicate such behaviors.
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Reported 7 months ago
In a recent interview with Nikkei Asia, Kuomintang legislator Fu Kun-chi stated that President Lai Ching-te should not provoke China. In response, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wang Ting-yu criticized Fu for echoing the rhetoric of the Chinese Communist Party and acting as their lackey. Fu's comments were seen as siding with China amidst their threats towards Taiwan, with Wang asserting that Taiwan's freedom and democracy are considered provocations by China. The clash highlights differing opinions on Taiwan-China relations among Taiwanese lawmakers.
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Reported 7 months ago
日本喜愛的貓咪將接受AI技術的醫療幫助。日本的Mayumi Kitakata為了延長她家的貓咪Chi的壽命，採用了人工智能手機應用程序CatsMe！，該應用聲稱可以判斷貓咪是否感到疼痛，幫助主人更好地照顧寵物。這種AI技術由科技初創公司Carelogy和日本大學的研究人員開發，使用照片訓練，已有超過23萬名用戶使用。開發人員表示，準確率超過95%，隨著AI訓練更多貓咪的面孔，這一準確率有望提高。這項技術將幫助飼主提前了解寵物的健康狀況，從而減少患病時的不確定性，特別對於日本有著老齡化人口和出生率下降問題的社會來說，對於寵物照護的重要性不言而喻。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
新加坡的港口因為船隻繞道避開紅海，導致持續擁堵，使更多貨櫃船隻湧向亞洲海上樞紐，導致海上交通擁堵惡化。也使得在中東港口港口補給與貨物卸載的機會變少，導致了新加坡港口海運擁堵情況加劇。這將延後貨物交付時間，也將進一步推高運輸費用。
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Reported 7 months ago
During an interview with TVBS News Network on June 12, 2024 at 9:03 pm, talent manager Sun Derong (Sun General) founded Qiaojieli Entertainment in 2000 and nurtured many popular idols. In a recent interview with TVBS, Sun Derong and artist Cai Liyun discussed Cai's current situation, unexpectedly revealing his divorce after four years of marriage and the birth of a 'child' this year. Cai Liyun, who invested in a fried chicken shop in January, faced some nervous moments as Sun Derong humorously labeled him an 'unpopular actor,' while Cai retorted by mentioning his joint venture with another 'equally unpopular actor' Chen Yanjia. Cai shared difficulties faced while starting the business, expressing gratitude towards those who believed in him despite rejections, noting that the business initially made only around 500 NT dollars a day with a few customers, but eventually stabilized and led to a weight gain of 5 kilograms due to work-related stress.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
Recent developments have seen activist investors criticizing companies like Disney, Target, and Dick’s Sporting Goods for their 'woke' approaches, with backlash from customers leading to significant financial impacts. The National Center for Public Policy Research plans to address these issues at shareholder meetings, targeting Target for its pride collection controversy and Dick’s Sporting Goods for its decisions on gun sales. These instances highlight the risks faced by companies when they prioritize progressive politics over profits.
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Reported 7 months ago
A father recently shared his first-grade daughter's assignment, where she humorously answered that she feels love and can't let go when she accidentally gets shocked, in response to what situation gives her that feeling. The father found it amusing and exasperating, jokingly saying he would enroll her in daycare. The post went viral and sparked discussions online, with comments like 'Getting shocked is indeed correct!,' 'The answer about housework is so accurate,' and 'Her answer shows your real family situation.' Some even praised her understanding of physics with the electrifying love response.
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Reported 7 months ago
According to a United Nations independent investigation report, Israel and Hamas have both committed war crimes during the conflict, with Israel being accused of violating humanitarian crimes in Gaza. The US Secretary of State Blinken, currently visiting the Middle East, has stated that Hamas proposed several modifications to the US ceasefire agreement, aiming to bridge the gap between the two sides, as tensions escalate between Israel and Lebanon. The report accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes during the conflict, but Israel denies the allegations, criticizing the UN for anti-Israel bias.
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Reported 7 months ago
格佛朵戴維斯在週三的賽前新聞發佈會上與對手法蘭克·馬丁發生衝突。兩名拳擊手在新聞發佈會後進行緊張的對峙，彼此互相嘲笑。當“坦克”戴維斯（29-0）對馬丁（18-0）進行假動作時，將對方逼入防守模式，這讓戴維斯大笑哈哈。您可以觀看他們在賽前新聞發佈會上的對峙影片。戴維斯將在本週六重返拳擊擂台，衛冕他的WBA輕量級冠軍頭銜，對陣馬丁。這場冠軍賽定於拉斯維加斯的MGM大道舉行，並可通過Prime Video的付費觀看。本文最初刊載於MMA Junkie網站。
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Reported 7 months ago
Tang Qiyang discusses astrology on June 12th, 2024, at 9:00 PM with guests Chen Tingni and Ding Chuncheng to promote their new series 'The Happy Real Estate Incident'. Curious about which zodiac signs are most likely to become real estate agents based on internet data? Don't miss this episode! Tune in to Taiwan's top influencer, Tang Qiyang, on Yahoo TV every Monday to Wednesday at 10:30 PM for discussions on work, relationships, movies, food, and travel in the show 'Tang Qiyang Talks Stars'.
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Reported 7 months ago
內湖警察分局在內湖科學園區舉辦了一場別開生面的「快閃」活動，警員展示才藝並進行識詐宣導，吸引眾多民眾圍觀。警員包括交通分隊及偵查隊的成員一同演唱和彈奏音樂，讓人看到警察在日常勤務之餘也擁有豐富的才藝。此外，分局也製作了一支精緻的警察節紀念影片，感謝員警長年辛勞，讓員警們直呼感動連連，視頻首播並引起熱烈迴響。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 7 months ago
On June 12, 2024, at 9:00 PM, in Taichung, a truck crashed into the gym founded by influencer 'Guan Chang' Chen Zhi-Han in 2020, with the driver claiming he was upset over being rejected in a job application for a fitness coach position. The driver slowly drove the blue truck to the gym, then accelerated up stairs, shattering windows and damaging the entrance. The unstable driver was arrested on suspicion of intentional property damage and handed over to the prosecutor's office. Chen revealed the incident in a livestream and expressed disbelief at the driver's alleged motive. The public is warned against such reckless behavior.
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Reported 7 months ago
桃園市長張善政宣布投入2.5億元整修桃園巨蛋，包括重新鋪設場內地坪、更新球員休息室、翻新觀眾席、出入口、廁所和照明系統，並考慮新建極限運動場，以提升球員和球迷的體驗。未來還計畫在桃園各地興建更多體育設施，培養市民熱愛運動的習慣，強化桃園的體育實力。
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Reported 7 months ago
McDonald's releases its 2024 summer menu featuring 15 new drinks across 3 series – the caffeine-free series with light and refreshing Buckwheat Tea and Buckwheat Latte, and the summer sweet-and-sour series with flavors like Green Plum tea, Green Plum Lemon, Peach Oolong, and Peach Jasmine. The popular 'KUMO Cloud Milk Frosting' is making a comeback with upgraded toppings of roasted buckwheat grains, enhancing the drink's texture. The menu also includes seasonal limited edition 'Smile Summer Cups' for customers to write messages on while enjoying their beverages. Special ice cream options like 'Cow's Cocoa Earl Grey Latte Ice Cream' and 'Tangerine Green Tea Popsicle' are also available for a delightful summer treat.
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Reported 7 months ago
What would happen if the soul of an F1 race car is injected into the classic Porsche 911? Lanzante has made this wild dream a reality with their latest creation, the Tag Championship. Combining F1 power with an ultra-lightweight 911 body, this performance monster will be showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in early July. With a McLaren F1 engine generating 625bhp, reduced weight of over 400kg, and advanced features like F1-grade carbon fiber materials and Recaro racing seats, Lanzante's Porsche 911 Tag Championship is a groundbreaking fusion of high-performance engineering and classic design.
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