Reported about 1 year ago
In South Sudan, a comedy group known as 'Itchy Itchy' provides much-needed laughter and relief for the population still haunted by the long-lasting effects of civil war, even as the country gradually moves towards stability. The comedian 'Ateng' shares his past experience as a child soldier and how humor has become a survival mechanism for him and his fellow comedians. While facing challenges and poverty with a GDP of around $400-$500 per person, the comedy performances offer a temporary escape from hardships and a source of joy for the audience, as they navigate the complexities of post-war life in South Sudan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kafka Loves Travel | Yahoo Travel Specialist, June 21, 2024, Taipei - Visit the newly opened cat cafe 'LALA Sweets Nanshi Store' near Zhongshan MRT Station for a dreamy paradise for cat lovers! Located in the bustling Zhongshan MRT Station commercial district alleyways, this cafe with nearly ten cats provides a cozy and spacious environment where patrons can enjoy desserts and interact closely with cats. With controlled entry numbers and a lineup of cute feline friends, it's recommended to visit for a purrfect Taipei day trip experience!
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Reported about 1 year ago
Beauty queen Liu Yixin, who married the 24-year-old chairman of a wealthy company in 2017, has announced her third pregnancy after having a daughter and a son. Recently, Liu Yixin and her family, including her unborn daughter 'CC,' took maternity photos, showcasing her stunning 8-month pregnant belly. The photos were taken in a flowy white gown in a scenic location on Yangmingshan. Despite her advanced pregnancy, Liu Yixin remains graceful and elegant, emphasizing that a pregnant woman's curves are something to be proud of. Her eldest and second child eagerly await the arrival of their sibling, often bonding with the unborn baby by talking to her and applying oil on Liu Yixin's belly.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 21, 2024, the proposed parliamentary reform resolution was voted against at the Legislative Yuan. Civil groups organized the Blue Bird movement for the third day in a row with a canopy set up in front of the stage at the Legislative Yuan, claiming 2,000 people were in attendance, but actually, there were only a few hundred. Despite the rain and limited turnout, the event concluded at 1 pm with support from the Kuomintang party and statements from party officials. The Blue Bird movement at Jinan Road saw only a few hundred participants, a stark contrast to previous days.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yuan Fei, also known as the 'Handgun Queen,' recently shared her childhood trauma and struggles on a talk show, revealing being forced into various industries to make a living, including engaging in 'half-service' work. Despite facing violent clients who even choked her at times, she survived by staying strong and resilient. She recounted a terrifying incident of a fire in the establishment where she worked, where a customer, after escaping, argued for a half-price refund, highlighting the dark side of humanity she had witnessed. Yuan Fei's story serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against violence and harassment.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Reporter Liu Kangwen reported on June 21, 2024 at 3:20 am that a 58-year-old man surnamed Gu in Taoyuan found his motorcycle missing around 5 pm on the 20th, thinking it had been stolen, he quickly reported to the Zhongli police substation. After the police received the report, they found a parking ticket on Gu, went to the parking lot as indicated, and found Gu's motorcycle within an hour. The truth was that the motorcycle was not missing, Gu just remembered the parking location incorrectly. Police successfully located Gu's motorcycle using the parking ticket. Police emphasized the importance of taking photos of clear landmarks when parking in unfamiliar areas to avoid confusion and aid in remembering the location of the vehicle.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 21, 2024, the Taiwan stock market closed with the index at 23253.39 points, a decrease of 152.71 points with a total trading volume of 6281.28 billion NT dollars. Among the top trading stocks, leading electronic companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) ranked highest in trading volume, while electronics manufacturer Foxconn (Hon Hai) and AI company Quanta Computer saw decreased prices despite high demand. Quanta Computer's trading volume reached 163.72 billion NT dollars, securing third place in trading value for the day, with total trading volume exceeding 182.55 billion NT dollars for the company.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The Kuomintang (KMT) called for 'Blue Hawks' to gather outside the Legislative Yuan for support and initiated a voting activity to select the most deserving DPP legislator for recall, revealing that Wub Siaw-fa received the most support, followed by Huang Chie. Tensions between the blue and green camps escalated after the third reading of the Parliament Reform Bill, with calls for recalls of legislators emerging. The KMT's activity aimed to counter the DPP's recall actions, urging the public to recall DPP legislators. Despite the parliamentary vote, the recall motion did not pass, maintaining the original resolution.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the parliamentary session on June 21, 2024, DPP legislator Hsu Chih-chieh revealed that at the KMT's Blue Hawk rally, someone was seen waving a Nazi flag. Hsu criticized the inappropriate act on social media, prompting netizens to condemn the displaying of Nazi symbols. The incident stirred controversy online, with Hsu Chih-chieh and others expressing outrage over the presence of a Nazi flag at the rally, warning that it would become an international joke and questioning if the KMT were Nazi sympathizers. Netizens echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the KMT's actions as extreme.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te's first month in office has seen no honeymoon period domestically, with a focus on national defense and diplomacy amid recent military exercises by the CCP around Taiwan and a PLA ship captain crossing the mouth of the Tamsui River. Vice President Xiao Meiqin emphasized that democratic values are deeply rooted in Taiwanese lives, and Taiwan must enhance defense to protect the cherished freedom of its society as long as the People's Republic of China continues to pose threats. Xiao also highlighted the need for Taiwan to not take freedom and peace for granted, pointing out the challenges from authoritarian regimes expanding their influence and posing serious threats.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Pixar's 24th animated feature film 'Inside Out 2' introduces new emotions including pun humor, leaving audiences puzzled with a scene involving a 'sar-chasm' joke. The term 'sar-chasm' combines 'sarcasm' and 'chasm,' and while the pun works in English, the translation to '機車谷' in Taiwan loses the original humor, leading to confusion among viewers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 21, 2024, the Taiwan stock market fell by 152 points, closing at 23,253 points with a trading volume of 629.2 billion NTD. Foreign capital withdrew 13.8 billion NTD from the market. This decline was attributed to the drop in American technology stocks, with NVIDIA and US tech stocks leading the way. The fate of the Taiwan stock market moving forward will depend on developments in US stocks, NVIDIA, and TSMC.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Singer-songwriter Ke Pengyu released a new single 'Rainy City' inspired by his love and hate for Taipei, where he has lived for over 15 years. While checking the details of his song, Ke unexpectedly found the modification date as '1980/01/01 00:00,' resembling his favorite 80s City Pop. The song, arranged by the Japanese band Flowi, captures a nostalgic City Pop vibe, aligning perfectly with Ke's style. With the guidance of producer Xian Peijin and musician Jinmao, Ke expressed gratitude for their help in interpreting the song's expression authentically during recording.
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Reported about 1 year ago
高雄民生醫院胸腔外科主任陸希平醫師因開刀誤搞病患及偽造手術同意書而被免職，目前正尋求行政救濟中，衛生局指出陸希平經考績會審查後記2大過免職，並強調非停職處分。在此醫療疏失事件中，院方已處罰多名失職人員，包括記過、記大過、移付懲戒等措施。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taipei reports that Lian Qianyi, a livestreamer accused of involvement in a non-fungible token (NTF) trading fraud case, was not prosecuted by prosecutors due to insufficient evidence of guilt. However, the Supreme Prosecutors Office found the investigation incomplete and has returned the case to the New Taipei District Prosecutors for further handling. Lian Qianyi was accused of promoting 'Lian Qianyi NTF' on social media, enticing individuals to invest by promising them opportunities to livestream with him and redeem high-value items, but the results did not meet expectations. Despite the prosecutor's decision, the case may see further developments.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Economic Minister Guo Zhihui, a prominent figure in the cabinet, is leading a delegation of business leaders to visit the U.S. today. He will participate in the 'SelectUSA Investment Summit' organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, engage with important American companies and associations to convey the new government's governance philosophy, understand concerns and needs of the industry, deepen Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade relations, and also encourage American businesses to invest in Taiwan to promote partnerships in the supply chain between Taiwan and the U.S. The delegation covers various industries including semiconductors, chemicals, ICT, biotech, machinery, aerospace, and financial services.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During the Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone shareholders' meeting on June 21, 2024, Lin Zhi Chen, the President of Taiwan Mobile, sparked a debate with a statement suggesting the Taiwanese telecom industry would move towards a '2 Big 1 Medium' structure. Far EasTone Chairman Hsu Hsueh-Tung vowed to 'do the best regardless of size,' while Tsai Ming-Chung, the Chairman of Taiwan Mobile, emphasized that the focus should be on dividends, aiming to earn more and distribute more to shareholders. The meeting marked their first since the merger of Taiwan Star and Asia Pacific Telecom at the end of last year, showcasing different strategies and strengths among the telecom giants for the future market landscape.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan conducted a vote on the parliamentary expansion revision motion on June 21, with 62 votes from the opposition in favor of the original resolution and against the revision motion, surpassing the Green camp's 51 votes, leading to the failure of the revision motion. Lawyer Huang Diying commented that the Blue and White alliance is confirmed, mentioning that international and legal communities have expressed strong doubts about the parliamentary expansion. Huang emphasized that the Blue and White unconstitutional expansion has no room for victory and is likely to face a final battle in the Constitutional Court, where the judges will review the constitutionality of the expansion law.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan voted against the Executive Yuan's parliamentary reform review proposal due to the blue-white coalition's numerical advantage. Psychiatrist Shen Zhengnan expressed skepticism on how democratic reforms could proceed if blocked. He urged those against reform to study various countries' constitutions and criticized a dictatorial mentality disguised as democracy among some protesters. Shen highlighted the need for deeper trust in mature democracy and expressed concern over polarization in Taiwan's democratic process.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the recent Taipower (9963) shareholders' meeting, small shareholders raised the issue of Taipower repurchasing shares once more. Taipower spokesperson, Cai Zhimeng, stated that they will further study this proposal as there are many minority shareholders to consider regarding the acquisition cost. Taipower reported a staggering net loss of NT$199.9 billion last year, accumulating total losses reaching NT$382.6 billion. With rising international fuel costs and limited electricity price adjustments causing losses, Taipower aims to break even this year with recent energy price declines and a government subsidy of NT$100 billion. The topic of share repurchase sparked dissatisfaction among minority shareholders, with Cai Zhimeng assuring that they are exploring the matter and will provide updates if any progress is made. Taipower's future plans include transitioning to a net-zero model, enhancing renewable energy integration, implementing carbon capture technology, hydrogen and ammonia energy applications, constructing energy storage systems, and improving power grid resilience. Moreover, Taipower will seek reasonable electricity price adjustments, government budget subsidies, and enhance fuel procurement efficiency.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
French bank BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia's investment strategist Prashant Bhayani suggested investors not to change their views on the stock market due to the US presidential election, mentioning that historically, the market tends to rise by 11-12% on average after presidential elections, with uncertainties before the elections easing. Bhayani also indicated that if Trump is re-elected, he would continue Biden's chip law, benefiting the oil and gas industry. The bank also provided insights on various asset performances in the first half of the year, highlighting the strong performance of individual stocks, with Nasdaq and Taiwan Stock Exchange showing impressive returns.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The New Taipei City government is expanding the use of the Elderly Love and Care Card, allocating over NT$150 million in additional subsidies starting from July 1 this year to allow for taking taxis and riding YouBike 2.0/2.0E. This expansion is expected to benefit over 920,000 disabled and elderly individuals. The initiative aims to provide more transportation options for the elderly and disabled, with measures including introducing a visible purple emblem for the 'New Taipei Elderly Love Taxi Fleet'. The design of the emblem combines the colors of the blue Elderly Love Card and the red Love and Care Card, making it easily recognizable for users.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 21, 2024, Republican presidential candidate Trump stated on a podcast that individuals graduating from American universities should automatically receive green cards to stay in the US, in contrast to his previous tough stance on immigration issues during his presidency. Green cards, also known as permanent residency permits, allow individuals to live and work permanently in the US. It remains unclear whether Trump's statement includes all foreigners, including those who are in the US illegally or overstay visas, or specifically those with student visas.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A serious work safety accident occurred in China as part of the Chengdu Metro Line 13 construction, where a 12-meter long sinkhole suddenly appeared due to a road collapse at the Jinli West Road. While the construction company attributed the incident to two burst water pipes that caused the ground to sink, further investigations revealed that the sinking was due to foundation issues. Local residents fled in fear upon hearing the loud noise and witnessing the massive sinkhole, with many evacuating their homes. Weibo users expressed astonishment at the thin appearance of the road and flooded the platform with 'Chengdu Panda' posts, sparking suspicions of search term suppression.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the meeting between North Korean and Russian leaders where they signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, South Korea mentioned reconsidering the provision of lethal weapons to Ukraine. Russian President Putin warned South Korea that providing weapons to Ukraine would be a serious mistake. South Korea stated that any assistance, direct or indirect, to North Korea in strengthening its military capabilities violates UN Security Council resolutions and should face international sanctions. Concerns were raised over Russia and North Korea's military and economic cooperation. The US State Department also expressed concerns over Russia's intentions to provide weapons to North Korea, warning that it could destabilize the Korean Peninsula. Putin, before concluding his Asian visit, held a press conference warning South Korea of providing deadly military equipment to Ukraine, hinting at the possibility of Russia providing precise weapons to North Korea.
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