Reported over 1 year ago
Former Chairman of Taichung Bank, Wang Gui-feng, was accused of embezzling over 1.1 billion yuan for luxury personal expenses such as renting or buying supercars, luxury cars, entertainment facilities, and private jets during his tenure at Taichung Bank and Taichung Bank Insurance Brokerage. He was released on bail at 150 million yuan, but prosecutors have appealed citing his significant influence in the Taichung Bank Group, connections reaching the Financial Supervisory Commission, and sufficient financial resources to easily flee abroad as reasons. Prosecutors argued that despite court restrictions, only detention can ensure the effective implementation of penalties and protect the defendant's defense rights through appointed lawyers.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Reporter Jiang Wanyi / New Taipei Immediate Report June 28, 2024, 5:23 AM Afternoon thunderstorms intensified, the Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain or torrential rain warning for 10 counties and cities. Some netizens in the 'I am Zhonghe Person' Facebook group shared that Huaxin Street in Zhonghe had accumulated water on the ground due to heavy rain, causing the road to resemble a small river with splashing water as vehicles passed by. New Taipei City Councilor Jin Ruilong responded that officials had been dispatched to the scene for inspection and urged pedestrians to be cautious until the drainage was cleared. Similar flooding was reported on Yongfeng Road in Tucheng due to heavy rain, with muddy water turning the ground yellow. The New Taipei City Water Resources Bureau explained that the sudden heavy rain caused some road sections to flood as drainage systems were overwhelmed, particularly due to garbage clogging drainage grids. Inspections and cleaning operations were planned to ensure drainage systems are functioning properly to prevent future flooding.
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Reported over 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te's approval rating has dropped to below 50% after one month in office. Former Vice President Annette Lu criticized the simultaneous expansion of power by the President with the inauguration of 3 committees in the President's Office, which has angered the public. Lu suggested a new 'Parliament Reform' and expressed confusion over Lai's actions, questioning if it was a hasty move due to declining polls. Lu acknowledged Lai's kind nature and advised against labeling him prematurely, encouraging support instead.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Reporter Lin Mengjie/ Taipei Real-time Report, June 28, 2024, 5:23 AM: Former National Security Bureau cashier Liu Guanjun embezzled over a billion yuan from the confidential accounts, using his wife Meng Wenhua's name to buy a five-storey villa in Muzha, Taipei. The Shilin District Prosecutor's Office entrusted the Taipei Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency to auction it, with the third auction scheduled on July 2 at '123 Joint Auction'. The starting price has been reduced to 37.3 million yuan. Liu Guanjun was allegedly involved in embezzling significant funds and interest from national security projects in 1999. Following the incident, he immediately fled the country. The Shilin District Prosecutor's Office applied for the separate confiscation of properties under Liu Guanjun and Meng Wenhua's names. The court ruled to confiscate Meng Wenhua's property on Xiuming Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, and 154.04 million yuan of Liu Guanjun's unseized criminal gains. Taipei Branch mentioned that Meng Wenhua's property is a five-storey building, with a total land area of 153.97 square meters and a floor area of approximately 457.39 square meters, currently uninhabited. This is the third auction, with the starting price reduced from 58 million yuan to 37.3 million yuan. Furthermore, tax debtor and founder of Emperor Group Chen Youhao failed to pay over 400 million yuan in comprehensive income tax and land tax and has not returned since leaving the country. The Taipei Branch will also auction 18 pieces of land under his name in Shiding District and Shenkeng District of New Taipei City. These 18 pieces of land are currently forested, with a total area of about 79.1 hectares being divided into two lots for auction, with a total starting price of 390.22 million yuan.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to a recent study, consuming 100mg of soy isoflavones daily for 12 weeks can reduce liver inflammation and the severity of fatty liver. Common foods like tofu and soy milk contain a high amount of soy isoflavones. Dr. Hsieh Yi-ting mentioned that even slim individuals can develop fatty liver due to high visceral fat levels. Additionally, insufficient sleep is linked to an increased risk of fatty liver, so it is recommended to have 6 to 8 hours of sleep per day and engage in activities to improve sleep quality.
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In the 113th navigation personnel examination ceremony held by the Ports and Harbors Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation on June 28, 2024, a 70-year-old examinee resigned from a Class B crew member position, challenged the exam for the 12th time, successfully obtained the Class A seaman qualification, becoming the oldest successful examinee. A total of 729 people registered for the exam, with 617 attending, and a pass rate of 17.34%. The examinee had previously worked on inter-island routes as a crew member, upgraded from Class B to Class A seaman, and is eligible for on-board engine room work after completing an internship. Starting from this exam, all qualified examinees will receive electronic certificates instead of paper ones.
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Reported over 1 year ago
台北市國際獅子會永新獅子會近日舉行會長交接典禮，新任19歲女性會長表示父親希望她看看不同的世界，坦言當會長的資金是家人提供的。她解釋自己只是一位仍在大學就讀的學生，希望大家理解，並直言不擇言地回應觀眾的疑慮。
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On June 28, 2024, at 5:23 am, artist Sun Peng's and Di Ying's son, Sun Anzuo (real name Sun Jianhao), was caught breaking into a residence in Thailand after using marijuana and, upon returning to Taiwan, was found carrying a gun to a nightclub in Xinyi District. He was transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for violating the 'Control Act of Firearms, Ammunition and Knives' and was released on bail of 300,000 yuan, with restrictions on residence and responsibility to be supervised by his father Sun Peng. In response to a question on what big thing he wants to do in 2025, Sun Anzuo replied through Instagram, mentioning he never asked his parents to save him. Fans also asked about when he would return 300,000 yuan to his father Sun Peng, to which he responded that he would naturally do so when the case concludes. There are hopes for Sun Anzuo to communicate openly with his parents on a show to enhance parent-child relationships, to which he ambiguously replied, 'Take a step back, have a vast ocean'. Sun Anzuo has been caught up in controversies in recent years.
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Reported over 1 year ago
After the Legislative Yuan's Parliament's Exercise of Power Act went into effect on June 28, 2024, Premier Su Tseng-chang appeared for questioning at the Legislative Yuan for the first time. When asked by lawmaker Lai Shih-bao if he could promise not to raise electricity prices, Su mentioned that it would be subject to review by the Electricity Price Review Committee, but factors like prices, livelihood, and industrial needs would be considered. Su emphasized the importance of improving the quality of Taiwan Power Company together with the committee.
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Reported over 1 year ago
HSBC、Virgin Money和Nationwide的客戶在英國網上銀行服務中斷。這是該行業遭遇的最新故障，數千名HSBC客戶在英國無法訪問網上銀行服務，使銀行網站和銀行應用程序受到一些用戶的影響。根據追蹤此類中斷情況的網站DownDetector，超過7000名客戶投訴了問題。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Popular editor Lin KeNi on June 28, 2024, at 5:20 AM dreamed-of duo! Legendary Korean actors Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo will collaborate for the first time in a new drama. This untitled Korean drama, as reported by Korean media, depicts the legendary development history of the Korean entertainment industry from the Korean War to the 1980s. Scripted by Lu Hee Kyeong of 'Our Blues Times' and directed by Lee Yoon-jung of 'Coffee Prince', the drama boasts a super luxurious cast and crew. The production cost of this drama is a staggering 80 billion Korean won, second only to 'Squid Game 2', making it the second-highest production cost drama in the history of Korean dramas. The anticipation for this drama is high as it stars two of Korea's most popular actors and delves into the captivating history of the entertainment industry, promising viewers an unprecedented visual and emotional experience.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Haiyue International Building, located at the core intersection of Zhongshan North and South Road and Zhongxiao East and West Road in Taipei, is set to become Taiwan's first commercial office space with dual Platinum certifications. The building is expected to challenge a rent of 5,000 yuan per ping, highlighting sustainability with LEED, WELL, and GD green certifications. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions significantly and contribute to Taiwan's sustainable development goals by incorporating ecological, energy-efficient, waste-reducing, and health-focused design concepts into the building.
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Reported over 1 year ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 28, 2024, that Taiwan's stock market opened low but turned positive, with the index closing at 23032.25, up 126.27 points, with a turnover of 4359.06 billion yuan. According to the exchange data, the three major institutions bought 201.1 billion yuan and sold 192 billion yuan today, totaling a net purchase of 9.096 billion yuan. Today, the top-selling ETF among the three major institutions was Fu Hua Taiwan Technology Enhancer (00929), which was brutally sold more than 57,264 shares. Other ETFs with significant sales included period, Yuanta S&P Crude Oil Inverse 1 (00673R), Taishin Sustainable High-Yield Small and Mid-Cap (00936), among others.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to FTNN News, the Kuomintang caucus in the Legislative Yuan is advocating for adjustment of the recall threshold. Internal affairs committee will hold a public hearing on the amendment next Wednesday and review a proposed amendment to the recall law by Kuomintang lawmakers such as Xu Yuzhen the next day, aiming to complete the committee review before the recess. People's Party legislator Huang Shanshan stated opposition to raising recall threshold, emphasizing that legislation should not be personalized and against using recalls as a tool for party hatred or creating societal divisions. Huang also stressed the need for stricter recall signature verification in the future, to prevent fraudulent sign-ups, diverging from the recall law's original intent.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The battle for the Song King at the Golden Melody Awards is intense! JJ Lin aims for his third Male Singer Award, veteran rapper MCHotDog competes for a consecutive nomination, and newcomer Marz23 debuts in the Song King category. Marz23, who previously received nominations with the TRASH band, expressed his inspiration behind his album 'Not Far,' emphasizing resilience amidst adversity. The competition is tough as the three contenders, including Lin, MCHotDog, and the promising Marz23, vie for the prestigious award at the Golden Melody Awards.
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In the latest episode of the Taiwanese supernatural comedy series 'Happy House Incident Files', actor Li Guoyi portrays a homeowner who buys a haunted house, leading to his children being scared unconscious by a female ghost, resulting in a rush to sell the house and move out. Li Guoyi, playing a father character for the first time, expressed his real-life concerns for his own children during filming, deepening his understanding of the challenges and decisions parents face. The series delves into investigating potential haunted house incidents with the help of real estate agents specializing in such properties, providing an entertaining mix of humor and supernatural elements.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The first debate of the 2024 US presidential election, organized by CNN, took place today and lasted 90 minutes. After the debate, BBC interviewed politicians from both parties who pointed out that the 81-year-old President Biden showed obvious signs of aging, stuttered, and made mistakes frequently, while former President Trump repeatedly used fake news as talking points but escaped fact-checking scrutiny. The debate covered topics such as taxes, economy, and foreign policy, with both candidates criticizing each other. Viewers noted Biden's tired appearance and Trump's reliance on false information, with no major highlights in the debate resembling more of an argument.
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Tokyo governor candidate Ai Uchino stripped while presenting her political views at the campaign rally on June 27, with a total of 56 candidates participating in the election, set for July 7. Apart from discussing typical political topics, other candidates also added quirky elements to their presentations, such as a golf party candidate occasionally mimicking golf swings during speeches. Uchino, representing the group 'Look at My Cute Political Views,' made a memorable appearance in glasses and a shirt, interacted playfully with the camera crew, and even partially disrobed, stating she is not just cute but also sensual, although she did not delve into any significant policies.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In Taipei, a pet store owner surnamed Dang spent a million dollars renovating his shop in Neihu, but was unable to obtain a business registration due to one of the second-floor homeowners refusing to sign an agreement. Despite gaining approval from other neighbors, the second-floor homeowner demanded financial help with balcony repairs as a condition for signing. After Dang helped with the repairs, the second-floor homeowner disappeared, leading to financial struggles for Dang. Seeking help on the streets, Dang sadly passed away inside his pet store on June 26. Despite efforts from Taipei City Councilor He Meng-hua to mediate and find solutions, ultimately no resolution was reached, highlighting the challenges of business registration in the area.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Takara Tomy, a well-known toy company in Japan, is implementing a 'birth and childcare reward' system where employees or their spouses receive a high bonus of 2 million yen (about 400,000 TWD) for each child born. In addition, the company is making significant personnel reforms starting on July 1, including abolishing seniority-based bonuses and irrelevant performance incentives, and increasing the starting salary for university graduates by 10,000 yen (4.3%) to 242,000 yen (about 48,000 TWD). This move is part of their 'people are important assets' vision, focusing on enhancing employee welfare and achieving sustainable growth.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A 47-year-old man with the surname Dang in Neihu District, Taipei City, recently invested about 5 million NTD to set up a pet grooming shop on Xingyun Street. However, his business registration was delayed due to a disagreement with a second-floor resident, leading him to allegedly choose to end his life due to financial pressure. Taipei City Councilor He Menghua revealed that her team had been assisting the owner and his family since March, but both the neighbors and the city government failed to provide a solution. The councilor's assistant even saw the owner walking his dog the night before the incident occurred, unaware of the tragedy that would follow the next day.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In a case from Taichung in May 2023 where a high school student with a 500 million inheritance from a fallen property registered marriage with a man, they were both suspected of a fake marriage by the prosecution. The man was found guilty of forging documents and sentenced to 1 year 6 months in prison after the court trial. The court pointed out that the man knew there was no genuine intention to marry, and they had no intimate interactions before the student passed away. Witnesses confirmed the lack of genuine marriage intentions, leading to the heavy sentencing. The father of the man, who had handled the student's inheritance, was previously suspected of murder but was not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Following President Lai Ching-te's statement that 'both sides of the strait are not subordinate to each other,' mainland China has been making frequent military threats. Former legislator Guo Zhengliang recently claimed that 'Lai Ching-te regards China as a paper tiger,' speculating that for future elections, they are betting that the Chinese Communist Party won't dare to attack Taiwan. In response, Wu Zijia, the chairman of the Beautiful Island Electronic News, criticized this approach, questioning if it's indirectly encouraging an attack from the mainland. Wu Zijia believes that politicians like Lai Ching-te and Guo Zhengliang are using cross-strait and US-China relations for domestic consumption, rather than offering solutions to the CCP issue.
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A new study confirms that exposure to bright light at night can disrupt the body's internal clock and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers from Flinders University in Australia collected data from about 85,000 people and 13 million hours of light sensor data. The study found that exposure to bright light at night, particularly between 12:30 AM and 6:00 AM, is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as it disrupts the body's internal clock and affects insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. Maintaining darkness at night may be a simple and cost-effective way to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A Vietnamese caregiver surnamed Le inadvertently caused the death of an elderly man in Taiwan in January by not ensuring his wheelchair was secure, leading to his fatal head injury. Despite the family's forgiveness and plea for leniency, the judge sentenced Le to 4 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter, suspended for 2 years. The judge acknowledged Le's negligence, the family's forgiveness, and the lack of previous criminal record as factors in the lenient sentence.
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