Reported about 1 year ago
43-year-old American pop icon Justin Timberlake was recently arrested for driving under the influence in New York, with the incident expected to affect his upcoming concert tour. Timberlake pleaded with the police, mentioning it would ruin his tour, but the young officers were unaware of his identity. Despite only admitting to having one martini, Timberlake refused the breathalyzer test and was eventually taken into custody. His wife Jessica Biel has remained silent on the matter, as Timberlake left the police station with his lawyer. This incident occurred right after Timberlake's Father's Day post promising to be a good father, drawing criticism for setting a bad example.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hou Boqing on June 18, 2024, at 11:23 PM reported that Tsai Guo-an, a financial fraudster who impersonated the wives of Duterte and Hsiao Wan-chang to scam investors, did not express an opinion on the sentencing in the second trial. Tsai, the unlicensed accountant, falsified investment cases in the names of former Vice President's wife Zhu Shuxian, Formosa Plastics, and presented photos with prominent figures like the former Philippine President Duterte, to secure over 3.6 billion in investments. The New Taipei District Court sentenced him to 14 years, and the High Court increased it to 14 years and 2 months, ordering the return of 2.474 billion to victims, confiscating the rest, and rejecting other appeals. Tsai, who is currently detained, remained expressionless during the sentencing and silent when questioned by reporters.
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Reported about 1 year ago
NVIDIA, the AI chip giant, has been on a winning streak with its stock price soaring 173% since the beginning of the year, surpassing Microsoft and Apple to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company with a market cap of $3.33 trillion. Major tech players like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Facebook are all turning to NVIDIA for AI-related products, fueling predictions that its market value could climb to $5 trillion in the coming year. With the highest trading volume on Wall Street, NVIDIA's daily average trading value is around $50 billion, five times more than popular companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced another arms sale to Taiwan, including the Spring Knife 300 and ALTIUS 600M-V attack drone systems, totaling approximately 360.2 million USD (about 11.65 billion NTD). The Presidential Office thanked the US government for continuously strengthening the Taiwan-US partnership in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. This marks the 15th arms sale to Taiwan during President Biden's term and the second this month, following the F-16 fighter jet sale announced on the 5th worth 300 million USD.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Kaohsiung's Fengshan District, a 23-year-old man identified as Chen tried to help a friend negotiate a 200,000 debt but ended up being attacked with knives by three individuals during the process. Chen sustained injuries on his back and head, fleeing to a nearby convenience store covered in blood to seek help. The suspects were later arrested by the police, and investigations are ongoing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ether, the token of the Ethereum blockchain, saw a significant increase amidst speculation that the US regulatory scrutiny on the blockchain underlying the digital asset may be easing. This rise came as Consensys, an Ethereum developer, stated that the SEC is closing its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. The uncertainty regarding whether Ether is an unregistered security had previously affected its demand. This news had a positive impact on Ether's value and also influenced other cryptocurrencies in the market like Bitcoin.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the era where ETFs dominate the investment world, Jih Sun Investment boldly launches the first stock actively managed semiconductor fund in Taiwan against the trend. While many investors have been leaning towards ETFs, Jih Sun's move to issue a stock actively managed fund showcases their perseverance to stand out. The fund focuses on investing in successful semiconductor companies globally, with a strong track record in their existing Taiwan stock funds. The fund's strategy aligns with the potential growth of the semiconductor sector in the coming years driven by AI. However, the challenge lies in how Jih Sun will attract investors amidst the ETF craze.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te conducted the 'Trust the New Policy, Era of New Taiwan' press conference on the one-month anniversary of his inauguration. During the press conference, he announced the formation of three committees to strategize the country's development, engage with civil society, deepen international cooperation, and take action for Taiwan's future. The committees will focus on addressing global concerns such as climate change, social resilience, and health promotion, with discussions already held with Prime Minister Cho Jung-tai. President Lai emphasized Taiwan's strategic importance globally, stating that the country's actions can impact the world. He highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change and extreme weather events, outlining initiatives to enhance Taiwan's resilience in the face of disasters. Additionally, efforts will be made to boost Taiwan's security and promote a healthy society post-pandemic.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A brawl broke out at a funeral in 中壢, Taiwan, as mourners were asked to kneel to show respect but insisted on standing. The conflict occurred when the deceased, a plumber who fell to his death while inspecting a leak at a relative's house, was mourned at a public ceremony. The deceased's family demanded the mourning relatives to kneel, leading to a physical altercation involving over ten people. Police were called to the scene to intervene and arrested six individuals. Three individuals were lightly injured, and the case is now under investigation for assault charges.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A serious falling incident occurred on Sanmin Road in Taichung City's West District around 8 a.m. on June 19th, where a woman of unidentified identity fell from the 9th floor for unknown reasons and tragically died on the sidewalk. Police arrived at the scene promptly to investigate and revealed that the deceased was not an employee of the land office. Further investigation is required to determine the identity, cause, and details of the incident. The atmosphere at the scene was described as panicked and chaotic during the fall, with emergency personnel conducting rescue work and an ongoing active investigation to uncover the reasons behind the incident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 19, New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-yi awarded the 'Baogao Smart Industrial Park ESG Enterprise Excellence Contribution Award,' acknowledging companies' proactive implementation of ESG principles and encouraging collaboration between large and small enterprises through the Industry Park Good Alliance to enhance sustainability efforts. Baogao Park aims to become a model for industrial parks nationwide by promoting initiatives such as carbon reduction and creating a cooperative atmosphere among businesses to contribute positively to society.
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Reported about 1 year ago
南山人壽董事尹崇堯在股東常會中明確回應南山何時向金管會遞出上市櫃申請計畫書，並感謝工會出具加班同意函。他強調上市是公司重要目標，股利政策則以充實資本為考量。南山人壽企業工會強調公司應處理過往爭議並建立正當機制，對此公司表示尊重並將持續溝通。
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Reported about 1 year ago
YouTuber寧于晨的妻子二伯運營服飾品牌hahababy，收到來自廠商的訊息表示必須微幅調漲價格，讓她感嘆不已。粉絲紛紛在社群留言支持鼓勵，表示理解現在各行業都在漲價，並表示會繼續支持。二伯透露夫妻間的財務規劃交給蔡阿嘎全權處理，自己則對數字不擅長，粉絲則紛紛繼續支持品牌且欣賞其高品質產品。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the Taipei Times article on June 18, 2024, Longhua University Technical College Students participated in the '2024 Asia Cup National Technical and Vocational Schools and Technical High Schools English Reading Contest', winning first place in the college group and a commendation in the technical high school group. The school's emphasis on enhancing students' English speaking abilities through digital learning platforms was credited for their success. Students were praised for their hard work and dedication, with a focus on bridging the gap between learning and application of English skills.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman's friend, who is a fortune teller, could only see that she had separated from her husband after an accident, but nothing else. The reason turned out to be that the woman had already died. In 2006, she was in a severe accident and was in a vegetative state until miraculously waking up after her family decided to stop treatment. However, upon waking up, she had lost all her memories and her personality had completely changed. When her first husband passed away in 2008, she sought out a fortune teller to understand her strange behavior, only to be told that she had died on a specific date in the past. Netizens were shocked by the story, speculating about soul replacements and reincarnation narratives.
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Reported about 1 year ago
China's central bank is researching how to introduce government bond trading in collaboration with the finance ministry, as confirmed by Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China. Pan emphasized that sovereign bond trading will be a gradual process and will not equate to quantitative easing. The practice aims to optimize sovereign bond sales pace and debt tenor structure, injecting base money and regulating liquidity to create an accommodative environment, but details on execution and timeline remain to be defined.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te announced the formation of the 'National Climate Change Response Committee,' 'National Resilience Committee for All of Society,' and 'Health Taiwan Promotion Committee' with the aim of uniting government and private sector forces to propose stronger and more effective solutions for the nation and the world. President Lai Ching-te, celebrating his one-month anniversary in office, held a press conference titled 'Trust the New Policy, Age of New Taiwan' at the Presidential Office to launch these committees for strategic national development, dialogue with the private sector, and enhanced cooperation with the international community to take action for the future of Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a press conference marking his first month in office, President Lai Ching-te addressed concerns over the low possibility of the amendment proposal being passed, and the potential deepening of political confrontation as Premier Su Tseng-chang raised the amendment proposal less than a month since assuming office. President Lai emphasized that the executive branch's proposal for amendments is not meant to confront the legislature but to offer another opportunity for the parliament to review the bill. He urged the legislature to seize this chance for discussion and to respond to public opinion, with over 50% of the public supporting the executive branch's proposal for amendments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, the police received a report that a Texas hold 'em poker casino in the basement of a building on Nanjing East Road in Taipei City was allegedly making illegal profits under the guise of a bar. Investigations revealed that the mastermind behind the casino was none other than the boyfriend of the million-subscriber YouTuber 'Droplet' and a well-known poker player called 'I.C Charlie.' Additionally, the popular online personality 'Super Brother' was also present that night. Police conducted a raid and brought back 24 individuals, including the person in charge, dealers, staff, and gamblers, for prosecution on charges of gambling and violating social order laws.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to a statistics report by Yung-Ching Realty Group, the Datong District in Taipei has witnessed the highest increase in presale house prices, with a surge of nearly 70% over the past five years. Factors such as global quantitative easing policies and steady economic development have contributed to significant price increases in both presale and existing housing markets in Taipei. Datong District leads the pack with a 67.1% price increase, followed closely by Beitou District with a 57.4% increase, and Shilin District seeing a rise of over 20% in the existing housing market, fueled by nearby developments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to the latest data from the Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation, China Steel (2002) has approximately 1.26 million shareholders, setting a new record and making it the publicly listed company with the highest number of shareholders. At the shareholders' meeting held today, the highlight was the distribution of this year's commemorative gift, the 'Chopping with You' antibacterial multi-functional stainless steel chopping board set, which attracted tens of thousands of small shareholders queuing up eagerly to exchange, exclaiming that the cost-effectiveness was high and waiting in line was worth it. The gift is made of stainless steel and PP plastic, featuring antibacterial properties, temperature resistance, anti-slip design, and multifunctional capabilities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the 'Property Hoarding Tax 2.0' is set to officially take effect in July, the 21st Century Real Estate Planning Research Center shared insights on the policy's impact on the real estate market and the potential changes it may bring. The adjustments in the policy mainly target non-owner-occupied homes held by owners from the fourth property onwards, aiming to collect more taxes from property hoarders and developers to stimulate the release of empty houses into the rental market. The new policy is expected to have a significant impact on multiple property owners and developers by increasing holding costs, unifying property registrations nationwide, reducing taxes for owner-occupied and rental properties meeting specific criteria, and providing tax incentives to encourage property release. The implementation of 'Property Hoarding Tax 2.0' may lead to increased housing supply in the short term and downward pressure on housing prices, although its long-term effects remain to be observed. Additional complementary measures from the government may affect the housing market, making it necessary to consider multiple factors when assessing future price trends.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Amid a collective rise in blue-chip stocks, the Taiwan stock market soared today, with the index surging over 510 points by midday to reach a high of 23,275, surpassing the 23,200 level. TSMC hit a peak of 984 Yuan, rising 41 Yuan, a 4.35% increase, setting a new historical high, with its market value reaching 25.5 trillion Yuan, showing a growth of over 10 trillion Yuan this year. TSMC stock price continues to climb.
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Reported about 1 year ago
一名54岁男子在中国上海地铁9号线合川路站持刀袭击3名乘客，导致乘客受伤送医。行凶男子沈姓已被警方逮捕，目前警方正在调查其行凶原因。事发后，上海地铁官方关闭了合川路站以配合调查，呼吁乘客调整行程。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The parties are actively promoting the 'Parliament Reform Act Review' ahead of the vote on June 21, with legislator Xu Shuhua of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expressing her commitment to combating the parliamentary expansion bill. Despite getting soaked during their advocacy event due to heavy rain in Taipei on June 16, Xu shared during her speech the importance of the review, warning against a return to a period reminiscent of the White Terror era if the bill is passed, emphasizing the need to protect Taiwan's democracy and urging citizens to safeguard their rights. Xu's determination has resonated with netizens who praised her efforts for democracy.
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