Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, during the review of the second day of the Parliament Reform Reconsideration at the Legislative Yuan, several citizen groups advocating against parliamentary abuse of power continued to gather outside the parliament with increasing crowds in the evening. The organizers announced around 9 p.m. that the crowd had reached 8,000 people and urged everyone to come and protect Taiwan tomorrow. Various citizen groups have been holding activities and forums around the Legislative Yuan from the 19th to the 21st to oppose parliamentary abuse and uphold democratic principles. With the vote on the Parliament Reform Reconsideration set for the 21st, citizens have been actively supervising since the 19th, emphasizing rejection of democratic regression and highlighting the importance of transparent and consensus-based legislative processes.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 19, marking one month since President Lai Ching-te's inauguration, he set up three committees for 'National Climate Change Response,' 'National Defense Resilience,' and 'Promotion of Healthy Taiwan.' Former legislator Guo Zhengliang believes this move signifies Lai's attempt to expand power and reflects his lack of trust in agency heads. Speculations question Lai's focus on elections rather than governance, criticizing the absence of significant policies or achievements during his term so far. Concerns are raised about the decision-making decentralization involved in the committee setup.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The issue of priority seating, particularly the courtesy seats, in Metro Taipei has sparked controversy recently. Psychiatrist Shen Zhengnan emphasized the importance of priority order, stating that even if you are tired and need to sit down, if an elderly person needs the seat, you must give it up because their need surpasses yours. He criticized the confusion in the interpretation of priority seating by Taipei Metro and stressed the significance of following the priority sequence, emphasizing that elderly, weak, women, and children should come first. Shen also pointed out the need to clearly define priority standards to avoid disputes and ensure proper seat allocation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are likely to open at record highs following the Juneteenth market holiday, with Nvidia surpassing Microsoft as the most valuable company, contributing to the tech-driven market rally. The Bank of England maintains interest rates, while the Swiss National Bank cuts rates for the second time in 2024, prompting speculation on when the US Federal Reserve will make rate cuts. Additionally, the US Department of Labor reports higher-than-expected jobless claims, with 238,000 Americans filing for new unemployment benefits last week, while US housing starts and building permits come in below expectations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. increased a junk-bond sale from $750 million to $1 billion to improve its financial position after setbacks with its electric vehicle fleet. The company priced $750 million of first-lien secured notes at 12.625% and is also selling $250 million of second-lien exchangeable notes. The firm received commitments from investors to purchase the bonds. The proceeds will be used to pay down debt and accelerate a planned fleet refresh.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
EU officials in Brussels have signed a new round of sanctions targeting Russia, specifically focusing on the lucrative liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. These measures aim to prevent Russia from obtaining key technology and further reduce Russia's energy revenue, also touching upon shadow fleets and shadow banking networks linked to Putin abroad. This marks the 14th round of sanctions since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and includes restrictions on the transit of Russian LNG through European ports but not on EU countries purchasing Russian LNG. The sanctions also aim to curb Russian military support by restricting trade with Chinese companies aiding Russia, alongside limitations on political parties, think tanks, and media institutions receiving Russian funding. German pressure softened certain restrictions in the sanctions package proposed by the EU Commission in May, delaying the consensus agreement. The EU is also targeting the use of the SPFS banking information system by Moscow to bypass SWIFT after being cut off due to sanctions.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
A roundup of economic data released on Thursday shows that weekly jobless claims in the U.S. surpassed estimates with a slight increase, housing starts fell by 5.5% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1.27 million, and building permits dropped to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.386 million in May. Additionally, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's general activity index declined by 3 points to 1.3 in June, signaling decreased business outlook. Treasury yields increased, the U.S. Dollar Index rose by 0.3%, and futures on major U.S. equity indices traded higher during premarket following the data releases.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
The summer solstice falls on June 21st and marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In addition to dietary advice, fortune-telling expert Teacher Xiao Meng shares 6 taboos to observe and a lucky charm involving 95 dollars for good luck. Taboos include not shaving your head, avoiding hot places, refraining from cursing others, avoiding drastic temperature changes, not consuming ice-cold drinks, and not wearing too much red due to the hot weather. The lucky charm involves placing 95 dollars in a bowl under the midday sun for 10 minutes for a financial boost.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, Premier Su Tseng-chang of Taiwan's Executive Yuan announced on Facebook the one-month progress report of his cabinet, emphasizing the implementation of the 'Five Strikes and Seven Securities,' acceleration of post-earthquake reconstruction in Hualien, and promotion of the National Hope Project. Through active engagement with the community and close coordination between the government and citizens, Su aims to address immediate issues while focusing on the long-term development of the country. Su personally oversees efforts to combat fraud, support disaster recovery in Hualien, and execute various policies to enhance public safety, rebuild communities, and advance sustainable practices.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In a recent development, 336 Taiwan Railway employees were penalized for not working during Lunar New Year as they had not consented to work on the holiday beforehand. The Taiwan Railway Company deemed their absence as unauthorized and inappropriate, leading to disciplinary action. The industrial union filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Labor for unfair labor practices, and after winning partially in the lower court and having the decision overturned by the Supreme Administrative Court, they finally secured a victory in the Taipei High Administrative Court. The court ruled that the company's actions did not align with labor laws and that the employees' rights should be upheld. The Ministry of Labor is now required to reconsider its decision based on the court's ruling.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
According to the latest computer simulations, the tropical disturbance near Hainan Island has a 60% probability of developing into a tropical depression and a 20% probability of evolving into a typhoon, but this outcome is still under observation. Regardless of its development, the disturbance is likely to move towards the inland areas of China from Hainan Island, posing no impact on Taiwan. Expect hot temperatures around 36-37 degrees Celsius for the next few days with localized thunderstorms in mountainous regions and some plains areas in the afternoons.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Due to torrential rain, multiple landslides occurred along the Suhua Highway Chongde section, leading to road closures. The highway section was closed preventatively in the evening and later reopened at around 19:35. The landslides were mainly mudslides, around 20 meters long and 20 centimeters thick, causing traffic disruptions but no injuries reported. Roadblocks were cleared, and traffic resumed. Authorities issued warnings for possible landslides and reminded the public to be cautious in mountainous areas.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On Thursday, June 20, South Korea condemned the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and North Korea, warning that it poses a threat to South Korean security and will have a negative impact on South Korea's relationship with Russia. In response, Seoul will reconsider providing weapons to Ukraine to help counter Russian invasion. South Korea, being a significant arms exporter, will limit its aid to Ukraine to non-lethal resources only. South Korea plans to strengthen the US-South Korea alliance and trilateral security cooperation with the US and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. Seoul has independently sanctioned four cargo ships, five entities, and eight individuals involved in weapons and oil transport between Russia and North Korea, imposing new export controls on 243 items in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
Source: BARRONS
Reported over 1 year ago
HSBC announced the appointment of Danielle Johnson, a veteran from Goldman Sachs, as the global head of its institutional client group. Johnson, who spent over 20 years at Goldman Sachs, will focus on strengthening institutional client coverage, particularly Western-headquartered customers conducting business globally. She will be based in New York City and report to the co-heads of HSBC's global banking coverage. Johnson joins HSBC from Galaxy Digital and previously worked at Credit Suisse.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
一名網友表示不喜歡LINE顯示紅色數字未讀訊息，使用全部標記已讀功能後，對方也顯示已讀，導致友人質疑未回訊息，引發網友討論。內行解釋，全標記已讀就是強制將所有訊息標記為已讀，建議不想被對方看到未讀訊息就不要使用此功能。
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
民進黨團總召柯建銘突然發表長文，批評國民黨在國會改革覆議案中表現欠佳，指責蔣介石在世也不敢毀憲亂政，公然賣台。柯建銘主張不應忽視罷免的重要性，呼籲民眾警惕未來更危險的時刻。他同時提到韓國瑜涉及強行表決等行為，強調民主及憲政體制的重要性，呼籲台灣人民團結捍衛民主價值。
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
Huang Shaoqi, along with Jiang Hongen and Chen Guanlin, attended the cast announcement press conference for the drama 'Wish' on June 20, 2024. Huang Shaoqi shared his efforts to slim down for the role by eating salads and chicken breasts daily, dropping from 82 to 76 kilograms in a month before filming. The series begins with flashbacks of the trio's youth and was challenging due to filming in mountainous areas. Huang also shared insights on how each of the actors approached portraying younger versions of their characters, with humorous anecdotes about their experiences during filming
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, is aiming to become the world's leading AI company after years of developing advanced AI algorithms, including generative AI and large language models like Llama 3. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is willing to invest significantly in building top AI models, despite high costs. Meta's AI advancements are already being integrated across its platforms, with a focus on enhancing user experiences, advertising, and creating new revenue streams, making it an attractive AI stock for investors.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
Seventeen-year-old Lu, who was seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a Taichung MRT station on May 21, shared his story through a video recording for the first time, explaining that he didn't run away during the attack because he didn't believe someone would be carrying a knife on the train. After undergoing surgery and ten days of hospitalization, Lu expressed gratitude to those who came to his rescue that day and will be organizing a blood donation event on July 26 to thank the community for their support.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
台語歌壇大姐大陳盈潔因腦梗塞症倒地，之後驚傳急性腎衰竭插管中且困難加劇，音樂人好友許常德透露她依然處在艱難階段，缺乏語言表達能力，且狀況轉向困難。許常德將舉辦音樂會籌措醫療費用，希望粉絲支持為陳盈潔加油打氣。
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, the Bank of England (BOE) announced its interest rate decision, keeping the base rate unchanged at the high point of 5.25%. Despite May inflation data showing a dip back to the BOE's 2% target, the central bank continues to monitor to ensure stability. Though UK Prime Minister Sunak boasts of reducing consumer price inflation from 11.1% to 2%, critics still blame his Conservative government for high prices. The Bank of England's decision could potentially impact Sunak's election prospects, as polls indicate a substantial lead for the Labour Party, suggesting a historic defeat for the Conservatives.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
On June 20, 2024, the Power Lottery draw took place, with a guaranteed first prize of 2 billion NT dollars. The winning numbers for the 113000050th draw are as follows: 1st Zone: 10, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36; 2nd Zone: 07. Players are advised to check with official Taiwan lottery announcements for verification. Remember to gamble responsibly and not let it affect your normal life. For more news, visit SET News website for various intriguing stories.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
A seasoned bank teller shares seven reasons why it's not advisable to keep over $3,000 in a checking account, including the lack of interest earned on larger balances, increased likelihood of frivolous spending with easier access, missing out on opening bonuses from banks, limited FDIC insurance protection, missed opportunities for compounding and growth, impact on loan approvals, and higher risk of becoming a fraud target.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
Sun Peng and Di Ying's son Sun Anzuo and his agent Zhu Yiming were found carrying a gas gun in a nightclub in Xinyi District, leading to a police search and Zhu assaulting an officer during the process. Zhu was released on bail of 30,000 yuan and clarified that the incidents were not as severe as reported. He mentioned their plan to host a 'saving the world' event in August, where guns were to be used for publicity. Zhu emphasized that the guns were not intended to harm anyone, and expressed belief in Sun Anzuo's good character and talent, hoping he wouldn't be stigmatized.
Source: YAHOO