Reported about 1 year ago
According to the recent '2024 Global Workplace Report' released by the U.S. consulting company Gallup, 34% of global workers feel 'thriving' at work, with Europe leading in this aspect. In the Asian region, Taiwan ranks second at 41%. The report also indicates that those who feel energetic at work experience fewer health issues and less worry, stress, sadness, depression, and anger, while focusing more on hope, happiness, interests, and respect. Among the top 10 countries with the most energetic workers are Finland, Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Sweden from Europe, while Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, and Mongolia represent the top energetic workers in Asia.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a joint meeting of the Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Internal Affairs Committees to review proposed amendments to the Police Personnel Employment Regulations, discussions were held regarding increasing the retirement income replacement rate for police and firefighters. However, opinions among political parties differ, leading to further deliberations. Mayor Ko Wen-je of the People's Party expressed support for the police and firefighters but emphasized the need for a scientific calculation formula rather than arbitrary demands. He has asked the Department of Civil Service to provide detailed actuarial data to strike a balance between social justice, the interests of police and firefighters, and the nation's financial burden.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Tsai Ing-wen expressed gratitude to the hard work of police colleagues on June 15, 2024, at 1:00 am. On National Police Day, Tsai thanked the 'police comrades' in various regions for their efforts in maintaining social order and traffic. He visited a police station in New Taipei City a few days earlier to check on colleagues' duty and work environment, emphasizing the importance of police in safeguarding the public and increasing their support through budget, policy, and legislation. The government has increased police manpower by over 7,300 since 2016, upgraded equipment, and renovated facilities to improve work environments. Tsai also acknowledged the sacrifices of police families and highlighted ongoing efforts to combat crime, with the government aiming to be the ultimate support for citizens' lives alongside the police.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After a two-year hiatus, EXO leader SUHO returned with a new album 'Point, Line, Plane (1 to 3)' where he shared insights into the production process and upcoming solo concert in Taiwan. SUHO chose 'Cheese (feat. WENDY)' and 'Point, Line, Plane (1 to 3)' as dual lead tracks, citing the latter being his favorite from the album. Ahead of his concert in Taipei on July 13, SUHO expressed his anticipation to eat beef noodles and pearl milk tea in Taiwan, hoping to enjoy the delicious memories once again and reunite with fans in a joyful music-filled atmosphere.
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Reported about 1 year ago
街頭藝術家傅星翰VASTAR在西門町美國街客製化了Energy塗鴉牆面，引發熱烈討論並吸引眾多人前來拍照，甚至有人來挑戰最夯的16蹲。這次的合作源自藝青會與Energy團員TORO的私交，為了慶祝Energy回歸20週年。傅星翰以自己最擅長的「老美漫」風格完成作品，創作過程雖充滿波折，最終受到Energy團員和粉絲的喜愛和肯定。
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Reported about 1 year ago
北捷兩長者包圍坐在博愛座上的女子嗆聲要求讓座，其中一名阿伯與女子發生衝突。女子道歉後突然衝撞站體柱子數下導致見血，長者已提告但證據不足。女子友人在網上求援希望得到公正審視，引起眾多網友聲援女子並批評長者太誇張。整起事件源自80歲老阿嬤要求女子讓位，最後女子受不了兩長者逼迫衝突。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A military officer in Taiwan encountered a situation where his assigned seat on a train was taken by another passenger, a woman who insisted she was in the right seat. After checking the tickets, the officer realized the woman was on the wrong train and kindly advised her to disembark at the next station. The incident, shared on social media, received praise for the officer’s kindness and quick thinking, with many netizens lauding his actions in helping the woman avoid missing her stop.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A mother in Taichung, Taiwan, revealed that her son, a student at an elementary school, was bullied by classmates, resulting in him being repeatedly ridden on and having two front teeth broken. The school and parents of the classmates are unwilling to take responsibility or compensate, causing the mother distress. Despite having medical reports and school investigation results, the school claims it should not cover medical expenses, while the classmates' parents cite lack of money as a reason for refusal. The mother seeks legal advice but faces conflicting suggestions on who to sue, feeling helpless and angry over the recurrent bullying incidents involving her child.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Five Taiwanese individuals escaped from the KK Park in Myanmar where they were lured by a fraud group for scam-related work. The victims revealed that in the park, they faced punishments like being shaved bald or beaten when resisting, and even one person was shot dead while attempting to escape. The three main perpetrators were sentenced for 4 years 8 months, 4 years 2 months, and 3 years 8 months respectively, but they can appeal the decision. The victims were deceived by false job postings and ended up in a nightmarish situation with limited freedom, harsh punishments, and even mercenary guards present. They each had to pay over 200,000 NTD to buy their freedom and return to Taiwan, where they reported the incident to the authorities, leading to the prosecution of the fraud group.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, singer Xie He Xuan revealed on Facebook that he was offered over 10 million yuan for endorsing at least 10 companies after sharing a post on 'building a new cross-strait relationship' from a Chinese company, which he refused. The company behind this, Beijing Ciguang Film and Television Media Co., not long after its establishment had its capital increase from 10 million yuan to 90 million yuan within 3 months. Potter Wang highlighted the broader agenda of such actions, revealing the Chinese Communist Party's multi-faceted infiltration strategies on Taiwan, aiming to establish a new political party in Taiwan to align with CCP's interests.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During an interview on Sterling Holmes' Stacking the Box show, Kylie Kelce reveals that it took a while for her to meet her husband Jason Kelce's brother, Travis Kelce. Due to conflicting football schedules, it wasn't until they all met in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl that Kylie finally got to know Travis on a Kelce family vacation where she found him to be as kind and loving as Jason had described. The Kelce family, known for two Super Bowl-winning siblings and a pop star relationship, continues to bond closely, as shared by their mother Donna Kelce in a previous interview with PEOPLE.
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Reported about 1 year ago
柯文哲喊電視辯論引發熱議，民進黨秘書長林右昌批評「匪夷所思」，柯文哲則指出電視辯論是最便利有效的方式，批評民進黨每天說不討論就表決；他主張透過電視辯論釐清問題，也回應了對黨產及救國團條款修正的看法。此外，柯文哲也反駁了林右昌對立院電視辯論的批評，強調有必要彼此針鋒相對討論。
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Reported about 1 year ago
柯文哲在立法委員張啓楷設立的彰化聯合服務處揭牌時表示，調查小組若有任何發現應寫在會議紀錄中，不應在會議中講，會後再進行公開。柯文哲強調他們是坦蕩蕩，不怕被查，並質疑前三大案的處理成果。另外，對於京華城案的金流異狀，柯文哲表示議會調查小組應該公開資訊，不應含沙射影。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Brigitte Lin, the Golden Horse film queen, attended Tsinghua University's graduation ceremony on June 15th. Lin, as a guest, shared her life experiences with the graduating students for the first time at a top Taiwan university's commencement. Although she momentarily forgot her words during the speech, Lin humorously mentioned having forgotten lines while acting in the past. Surprisingly, parents at the graduation ceremony were even more thrilled than the graduates, with some screaming upon seeing Lin and capturing her goddess-like presence on camera. Despite the hiccup during the speech, Lin ended with blowing kisses to the graduates and encouraging them to strive to be their best selves and spread happiness, while Tsinghua University's president also gave advice to the graduates on facing life's challenges with confidence and following their inner voices.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the summer holiday season, senior UK flight attendant Kris Major suggests passengers on long-haul flights take off their shoes for better blood circulation but reminds them to carefully choose sock colors to avoid accidents. Major emphasizes that it's more concerning when passengers extend their feet into the aisle than foot odor. He advises against wearing dark socks as they may not be visible at night, potentially causing injuries. Major also recommends passengers to eat a full meal before night flights for better sleep and be mindful of jet lag when deciding on meal times. Choosing a seat near the front of the plane is suggested for a smoother ride on long-haul flights, with Major preferring window seats for leaning against the cabin wall to rest.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to CTWANT Weekly, a parent complained that their son attending a certain elementary school in Taichung has been subjected to incidents where classmates ride on his head, with the latest resulting in his tooth being broken. However, both the school and the other student's parents refuse to bear the medical expenses, shifting blame onto each other. The parent expressed frustration as the issue remains unresolved, with legal consultations providing conflicting advice on whether to sue the school or the other parents. The parent is considering exposing the school's outrageous behavior as their child has suffered multiple injuries at the school before. Netizens suggest seeking legal action against the assailant and their parents, emphasizing the importance of medical evidence for compensation claims.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Multiple main warships from the southern military region of the Chinese Communist Party have recently appeared in the South China Sea, conducting long-distance combat training to assert sovereignty in the region. The enforcement of China's 'Maritime Police Order No. 3' on June 15 grants Chinese maritime police expanded law enforcement powers, allowing them to detain and confiscate foreign ships and personnel suspected of illegally entering China's territorial waters without trial for up to 60 days. The Philippines has protested against this move, viewing it as a serious threat to regional peace and stability. Observers note concerns about China possibly applying similar tactics in the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea in the future, as the US raises alarms over China's military capabilities and readiness.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Straits Forum opened today with remarks from Wang Huning, the Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, stating that Taiwan has always belonged to China and Taiwan compatriots are naturally part of the Chinese nation. He emphasized that despite not being fully unified, Chinese sovereignty and territorial integrity have never been divided, and the unity of one country and one nation for both sides remains unchanged. Wang stressed that unity is beneficial while division is harmful, criticizing Taiwan independence for risking conflict, and called for upholding the One China principle and the 1992 Consensus to ensure peace in the Taiwan Strait. He highlighted efforts to promote cross-strait integration and development, aiming to deepen understanding and trust between both sides. Wang also stated that people's will cannot be violated, and that the power of the people will overcome any obstacles hindering cross-strait relations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
林青霞接受清大邀請擔任致詞嘉賓，分享自己的人生哲學，勉勵畢業生保持快樂心態學習，並提到遺憾沒上大學。她回顧自己的人生經歷，分享接受不完美的自我和追求快樂的重要性，以及自己在2023年獲得名譽博士學位，最後祝福畢業生們尋找使命、成就夢想，帶給世界美麗與快樂。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act targeting China with over 1,000 pages of text and more than 100 amendments, including measures related to Taiwan such as evaluating the establishment of a strategic partnership between the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and Taiwan. The Senate version, which passed a committee vote, includes an additional $100 million in budget to train Taiwanese forces, but due to discrepancies between the two chambers, further negotiations are required. The House version also contains three amendments related to Taiwan, focusing on the deployment of asymmetrical naval assets to defend Taiwan and the potential strategic partnership between the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 15, 2024, under the bright sun, President Lai Ching-te reviewed the Coast Guard units along with the Coast Guard Special Service in person. President Lai emphasized Taiwan's surrounded by seas, facing frequent provocations from the Chinese Communist Party, promoting domestic shipbuilding in enhancing national defense capabilities. The commissioning ceremony of the third 4000-ton-class Yunlin ship was also held in the morning, with Lai Ching-te and others inspecting the ship. President Lai expressed that facing regional pressures, the Coast Guard's tasks are becoming more challenging but stressed that all citizens will support them. The Coast Guard personnel work in complex situations, dealing with intruding Chinese fishing boats and other provocations from the CCP, with activities such as a recent incident of a Chinese man speed boating into the Tamsui River causing controversy. Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Chairperson Kuan Pi-ling reassured that the Coast Guard will rise to the challenges and not disappoint the country and the president, emphasizing that they are a brave force that citizens can rely on. President Lai emphasized that the people will back the Coast Guard against challenges from regional powers, highlighting Taiwan as a maritime nation, with the government investing in marine technology research, conservation, and the passing of the draft Ocean Conservation Act in the legislative yuan for the protection of marine resources.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The US military conducted airstrikes targeting radar sites operated by Yemen's Houthi rebels after a merchant sailor went missing following a Houthi strike on a Red Sea vessel. The attacks are part of the ongoing intense combat the US Navy faces against the rebels, who have been disrupting shipping in the crucial Red Sea corridor. The strikes aimed to prevent the rebels from targeting maritime vessels, with the US destroying seven radars and two bomb-laden drone boats in Houthi-controlled territory.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In New Taipei City, a pet owner residing in an apartment complex in Banqiao constructed an additional floor on the rooftop to keep a large number of pets, resulting in noise and odor disturbances to neighbors. Past violations and a previous eviction from a different property due to excessive pet ownership were revealed. Despite repeated warnings and complaints from neighbors, the owner increased the number of pets from 63 to 81. The owner was fined nearly 500,000 NT dollars for not complying with regulations on animal welfare and care, including the failure to spay or vaccinate the animals.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Since NVIDIA became the third company in history to surpass a market value of 3 trillion USD, CEO Huang Renxun's net worth has soared to 106.1 billion USD, surpassing India's richest Mukesh Ambani and climbing to 12th place on the global rich list. Due to the high demand for NVIDIA chips driving AI tasks, Huang's wealth has increased by 7.8 billion USD in less than 10 days, totaling 114 billion USD, placing him above India's Adani and Ambani but below Elon Musk, who is currently the richest person in the world with a net worth of 207 billion USD.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Host Fang Nien-Hua invited NVIDIA CEO Hung Jen-Hsun to talk about the AI revolution during the Taipei International Computer Show, sparking a trend of 'Hung-craze.' Hung praised Fang's interview questions as 'profound' and 'very conversational,' expressing his admiration and becoming a fan of the show. They discussed AI's impact on technology revolution, NVIDIA's future plans, and the importance of investing in AI supercomputers in Taiwan. Hung emphasized the careful construction of autonomous and automated technologies to prevent unforeseen circumstances. He also recommended companies to formulate AI strategies and students to start learning about AI, emphasizing the great opportunities presented by this remarkable technological revolution.
Source: YAHOO