Reported about 1 year ago
A young woman and her mother in Hangzhou, China, experienced black tongues after dining at a chain hotpot restaurant, causing suspicion of poisoning. The restaurant clarified that it was due to improper pot maintenance, not poisoning, and issued an apology. Similar incidents were reported in other cities, prompting the restaurant to apologize and initiate pot maintenance in all branches nationwide.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In response to recent incidents of elderly individuals being denied seats on public transportation leading to altercations, Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih-chung Chou, stated that Priority Seats will not be abolished but discussed having similar 'Priority Seats' like in Japan to handle the situation better. Despite public debates on abolishing Priority Seats, Taipei Metro mentioned the limitation imposed by central regulations preventing unilateral cancellation, opting instead for stronger advocacy and education efforts. Minister Chou emphasized the necessity of Priority Seats under Taiwan's disability protection laws and expressed the intention to continue researching how to provide seats to those in need, drawing inspiration from Japan's system to meet the needs of individuals more effectively.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Central Weather Bureau issued a heavy rain special report for 10 counties and cities, with the possibility of localized heavy rain in northern Hsinchu, Nantou, Miaoli, and central mountainous areas. Areas under the heavy rain special report include Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Nantou County, Yunlin County, and Chiayi County. Severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued for specific districts in Taipei City and New Taipei City, with alerts for potential flooding, landslides, and strong winds.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Hualien, Taiwan, two friends turned enemies after a confrontation three months ago led to one man, surnamed Li, driving his car to hit a rival's father and son, with gun violence involved. The initial dispute erupted when Li, 34, and another man, surnamed Zhang, 29, had a fight at a funeral home due to a joke gone bad. Li subsequently brought friends to beat up Zhang, leading to legal consequences for all involved. The recent clash resulted in Li running over Zhang's family members with his car and firing a gun, causing injuries and property damage. Li later surrendered to the police and faces charges of attempted murder, property damage, and assault.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A poll conducted by Central Broadcasting System and the Public Opinion Survey Association indicates that Taipei Deputy Mayor Li Sichuan has nearly 40% support among New Taipei residents as a possible successor to outgoing Mayor Hou You-yi in 2026, leading the list of potential KMT candidates. In response to questions about whether he would embrace or let go, Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an sang Mayday's 'Embrace' on June 19, showcasing his engagement with the public sentiment. Other candidates like KMT legislator Hung Meng-kai, People First Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang, and Hou You-yi's favored successor Liu Ho-jan received lower support levels in the survey.
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Reported about 1 year ago
British inflation has fallen back to the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, with consumer price growth easing in May from 2.3% the previous month. This milestone, coming just before the looming election, is unlikely to significantly impact Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's political fortunes. While the decrease is a positive development in the cost-of-living situation, it's not expected to reverse the ruling Conservative Party's downward trend in polls ahead of the upcoming election on July 4. The Bank of England is likely to keep interest rates on track for cuts, with lingering signs of higher-than-expected prices in the services sector.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te announced during a press conference marking his one month in office that a 'Whole-Society Defense Resilience Committee' will be established with Vice President Xiao Meiqin, Presidential Secretary-General Pan Meng'an, and National Security Council Secretary-General Wu Zhaoxie serving as deputy conveners. The committee aims to comprehensively strengthen national defense, civilian life, disaster prevention, and democratic resilience to build a stronger democratic society. President Lai emphasized the importance of enhancing Taiwan's self-protection resilience to deter regional destabilization, highlighting that a resilient societal defense will not only safeguard national security but also contribute to global security and prosperity.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Traders are possibly overestimating the consequences of the Bank of Japan scaling back bond purchases, with expectations running high for BOJ to announce a plan next month to reduce its extensive debt portfolio. Despite the central bank's estimation that a 1% decrease in its bond market share leads to a 2 basis point rise in 10-year yields, several strategists believe that the increase in yields may not be as significant as forecasted by market participants. The BOJ aims to cautiously decrease bond purchases to avoid market upheaval, with different experts predicting various scenarios for the reduction in purchases over the next two years.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Son An-tso, the son of actors Son Pang and Di Ying, was taken to the police station by his father after their agent was detained for carrying a gas gun in the Xinyi district. This incident follows Son An-tso's arrest in Thailand for drug-related offenses and his subsequent public shaming of his parents upon returning to Taiwan. The police searched Son An-tso's residence in Beitou, seizing gunpowder and knives. Both Son Pang and Di Ying were present during the search and accompanied their son to the police station for questioning.
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Reported about 1 year ago
印度馬哈拉施特拉邦一名23歲女子在練習開車時誤將油門當成煞車，導致整輛車衝下懸崖墜落91公尺深的峽谷，最終不幸身亡。事發當下友人目睹整個過程，並有錄影記錄。警方花了約1小時找到女子，但送醫後仍被宣告身亡。
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Reported about 1 year ago
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kaohsiung Girls' High School, DPP legislator Huang Chie, an alumna of the school, donned a vintage high school uniform for a photoshoot, sparking controversy online with netizens calling her 'too daring' for the look. Receiving praise for her youthful appearance, some speculated she wore a uniform from the Japanese colonial era, leaving the exact period as a mystery until Huang Chie reveals the truth.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 72-year-old man from Chiayi, known as Ah He, sought medical expenses and care fees from his three children due to his poor health condition, but his children accused him of having a history of gambling, alcoholism, and domestic violence, leading them to request the court to relieve them from supporting him. The court granted their request based on evidence of the father's neglect and mistreatment, resulting in a protection order being issued against him. Ah He refuted the accusations, claiming that his children harbored resentment towards him for not buying them beef due to his farming background, and denied their allegations of neglect and abuse.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a parliamentary reform debate, Nationalist Party lawmaker Luo Zhiqiang criticized the Democratic Progressive Party government for allegedly abusing the right to hold hearings under the pretext of the 'Social Order Maintenance Law' and creating a climate of fear among the population. The discussion revolved around the government's handling of cases related to spreading rumors that could affect public order, with concerns raised about potential human rights violations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the recording of her show 'Meifong's Appointment' on Formosa TV, Taiwanese artist Chen Meifeng was pleasantly surprised by an early birthday celebration organized by the staff, who played the birthday song and presented a giant chocolate bouquet with her cartoon image. Chen Meifeng expressed her birthday wish for health, safety, and success in Formosa TV programs. She also received a large chocolate bouquet symbolizing good fortune and smooth sailing ahead, shared the joy with her colleagues, and expressed gratitude to her fans for their support. Chen Meifeng, who is busy preparing for a concert in Malaysia, combines her experience in Taiwan to prepare a memorable performance for the audience. Her upcoming concert is sold out, and fans eagerly anticipate her performance and birthday celebration during a local trip.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Flight attendants warn passengers not to engage in 9 specific behaviors while flying to avoid being denied boarding, such as being visibly intoxicated, going barefoot before boarding, emitting unpleasant odors, wearing inappropriate clothing, being unable to fasten the seatbelt even with an extender, or being visibly pregnant without proper medical documentation. Such actions may result in being refused boarding or even being added to the airline's no-fly list, based on a report by the New York Post and insights shared by flight attendant Sandra. The TikTok video addressing these issues has gained over 1 million views, sparking discussions online.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The upcoming drama 'Heaven Below' will premiere on PTS on August 17th, with a sneak peek of the first two episodes at the Taipei Film Festival on July 27th. The story follows three Taiwanese brothers, played by Wu Hanlin, Huang Guanzhi, and Zhu Youcheng, who become prisoner supervisors for the Japanese army during WWII and get entangled in a ruthless massacre before the war's end. The actors and director will be present for a post-screening discussion. Huang Guanzhi and Zhu Youcheng shared their emotional challenges while portraying their characters, who face the harsh realities of war and loss throughout the series.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 64-year-old woman in Gushan was recently scammed by a fraud group pretending to be her junior high school classmate, falsely claiming to be seriously injured abroad and in need of life-saving money, convincing the woman to withdraw 100,000 yuan for assistance. Despite police's efforts to dissuade her, the woman insisted that it was not a scam based on the guidance of Mazu, causing police to be both amused and concerned. After careful explanation and persuasion, the woman finally came to her senses and the fraud was successfully prevented.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 61-year-old man surnamed Huang went to the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Pingtung County Government Police Station holding white powder suspected to be laundry detergent, falsely accusing someone of dealing drugs. The police found it was not drugs and advised him to come back sober to avoid legal trouble. However, later in the day, Huang, still drunk, drove to the police station and sprinkled joss paper at the entrance out of anger. He was arrested for drunk driving with a high alcohol level and charged with obstruction of official duties and public endangerment.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, at 2:34 a.m., Kupeng's troops descended on Taiwan, with NetHome aiming to boost 3C sales through AI advancements and expand beyond the 3C market, while Fubon Media solidifies its leading position with 3 strategic growth engines. Pictured is NetHome Chairman James Zheng. Today marks a super day for e-commerce shareholder meetings, as Fubon Media (momo) and NetHome (PChome) coincidentally hold their meetings on the same day. Facing the invasion of the Korean e-commerce giant Kupeng into Taiwan, NetHome Chairman James Zheng revealed that Fubon Media's stock price correction is related to Kupeng. However, Fubon Media Chairman Cai Mingzhong has prepared three growth engines to confront this, emphasizing momo's ample growth space. Despite NetHome's two-year losses, James Zheng expressed optimism at the shareholders' meeting, proclaiming this year as a crucial moment to return to glory. He mentioned that after challenges such as changes in the competitive environment, A7 warehouse cost pressures, and low 3C product demand last year, NetHome focused on upgrading its app system and restructuring subsidiaries. Zheng emphasized that 'loss convergence' is this year's operational goal, with signs of improvement in profitability in March. While Zheng exuded confidence, small NetHome shareholders appeared worried, feeling that the company is struggling with its operational situation. Zheng stressed that their profit foundation differs from others and they faced pressure due to low 3C product demand in the past two years. A shareholder questioned how NetHome will face the challenge of Kupeng's invasion, but Zheng believed the impact isn't significant, showcasing strong double-digit growth in sales during PChome's 618 discount season compared to the previous year. He explained that global firms don't need to make money in the customer acquisition phase, which applies to Shopee and Kupeng also. Rushing to compete will lead to heavy losses, so NetHome focuses on promoting selected items and mentions momo, despite being a leader, experiencing slower growth and facing difficulties against Kupeng, resulting in a significant stock price correction. Cai Mingzhong at Fubon Media's meeting expressed great confidence in the company's future, emphasizing the growth potential. He highlighted Fubon Media's transformation into a diversified tech e-commerce entity, utilizing big data algorithms to convert its vast customer base into digital advertising solutions for suppliers, along with initiatives like expanding product variety on the platform, transitioning TV shopping into online social e-commerce, and introducing a new business called 'mo+ store'. Cai Mingzhong is bullish on their potential in the Taiwan e-commerce market, emphasizing the room for growth compared to the U.S. and South Korea's e-commerce market penetration, with Kupeng trying to partner with local brands for market domination, while Fubon Media, with the largest customer base in Taiwan, strong bargaining power with suppliers, and comprehensive warehousing and delivery fleet, stands out in the fierce local and international e-commerce competition.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's badminton representatives for the upcoming Paris Olympics include men's singles Chou Tien-chen, women's singles Tai Tzu-ying, men's doubles 'Lin-Yang Pair' Lee Yang, Wang Chi-lin, and mixed doubles pair Yeh Hung-wei and Lee Chia-hsin. Yeh and Lee's qualification marks Taiwan's return to the mixed doubles event after a 12-year hiatus. Reflecting on last year when Yeh had blonde hair but later dyed it back black, she expressed that she plans to change her hair color again for better luck before the Olympic draw. The duo mentioned that they use constant arguments to improve their teamwork, with Lee admitting that Yeh's persistent nagging drives her to question her performance, yet it is a preferred method to achieve victory on the court. Yeh's advantage lies in his height and unpredictable playing style, while Lee focuses on maintaining her area and allowing Yeh to follow up on the plays. Both players stress the importance of communication on the court, and while disagreements may arise, they aim to manage their emotions, with Yeh giving compliments to Lee during tense moments. Lee, 27, began focusing on doubles in 2014 and partnered with Yeh since 2022. Taiwan has only participated twice in mixed doubles at the Olympics, with their best performance being a round of 16 finish in 2004 and an elimination in the group stage in 2012.
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Reported about 1 year ago
DeYi Co., Ltd., based in Keelung, specializes in the sales, rental, and maintenance of used forklifts. They offer brands such as Tailift, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Linde, Toyota, TCM, Komatsu, and Hyster, known for their performance and reliability. Providing short and long-term rental options, DeYi also offers professional consultation to help customers choose the right equipment for their needs. With experienced technicians, they ensure forklifts are well-maintained, maximizing efficiency and lifespan. Contact them at 0931-356-920 for more information.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network, June 19, 2024, 2:32 AM - The Taiwan Stock Exchange closed at 23,209.54 points on June 19, with a significant increase of 452.11 points, a 1.99% rise, and a trading volume of 603.44 billion NT dollars. Taiwan Semiconductor and Foxconn claimed the top two spots in terms of stock trading volume, with weighted stocks jumping over 3%. Taiwan Semiconductor hit a new record of 981 NT dollars, while Foxconn also reached a new high of 203 NT dollars. Netizens exclaimed at the alternating surges of weighted stocks, calling them fierce. Taiwan Semiconductor soared by 3.71% to 981 NT dollars, with a massive trading volume of 69.7 billion NT dollars recorded on the 19th. According to 'Yahoo! Stock Market' statistics, the top 5 stock trading volumes on the exchange are Taiwan Semiconductor (2330) at 697.58 billion NT dollars, Foxconn (2317) at 355.63 billion NT dollars, Quanta (2382) at 337.58 billion NT dollars, MediaTek (2454) at 169.01 billion NT dollars, and Wistron (3231) at 105.89 billion NT dollars.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to SET News on June 19, 2024, a dispute over priority seats on public transportation led to a physical altercation on the MRT. Writer Kuo Liang expressed confusion over the issue, questioning why those who pay for tickets cannot sit. In response, she proposed initiating an 'Occupy Priority Seat Movement,' calling for the immediate cancellation of priority seats and suggesting modifications to public transportation seating regulations. While some netizens agree with the abolishment of priority seats, others feel that overly complicated rules proposed by Kuo may be difficult to implement.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo special feature article on June 19, 2024, at 2:30 AM [Merchant Guide Promotion Special Topic] discusses American Horse Machine Oil, designed for world-class racers pushing limits, surpassing industry standards with innovative technology. Their high-performance oils are used globally across 50+ countries for engine, shock absorbers, cooling, brake fluids, maintenance, cleaning, and more, reflecting their dedication to excellence and passion for redefining possibilities. Established in 1979, American Horse is renowned for its involvement in professional racing and commitment to providing top-quality products for all levels of athletes. Contact: [email protected] Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00 - 17:30 Website: [link provided].
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recent news of TSMC raising prices for its 3nm process has catapulted its stock price, increasing nearly 20% in June and pushing the Taiwan Weighted Index to a record high of 23209 points on June 19th. Other companies like MediaTek, Foxconn, and Nvidia also saw significant stock price increases, contributing to the overall market rally. Analysts expect TSMC to soon surpass 1000 yuan, with the stock market benefiting from strong fundamentals and tech sector performance.
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