Reported 11 months ago
An extensive report by 'Neue Zürcher Zeitung' highlighted the crucial role of Taiwan in the global supply chain for chips and computers, emphasizing that Taiwan is fundamental for the development of artificial intelligence technology worldwide. The article states that about 90% of the new-generation chips required by AI developers come from Taiwan, and countries are heavily investing in diversifying chip supply chains due to the high stakes involved. The report also discusses Taiwan's dominance in high-end chip production and the importance of preventing Taiwan from being taken over by China to safeguard global interests in the tech industry and AI advancements.
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Reported 11 months ago
Regarding a Chinese man driving a speedboat into Taipei Harbor to 'seek freedom,' Taiwanese Minister of National Defense Gu Liuxiong stated on June 11 that the incident may not be ruled out as a deliberate 'grey zone harassment' by China against Taiwan's maritime defenses. The Coast Guard Administration admitted negligence in law enforcement, resulting in disciplinary actions against 10 individuals, including the northern branch chief and radar operator. The Chinese national, a former PLA Navy captain identified by the surname Ruan, piloted a 9-meter speedboat from Fujian, China, into Taipei Harbor, sparking high alert in Taiwan's defense. Minister Gu emphasized the need to raise vigilance and enhance frontline maritime defense with Coast Guard support. The incident prompted discussions on improving Coast Guard equipment and training.
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Reported 11 months ago
On June 11, 2024, US Secretary of State Blinken continued his Middle East tour, meeting with officials from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and attending a humanitarian aid conference in Jordan. While Hamas has signaled agreement with the UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution, Blinken noted that Hamas has not officially responded to the US-led Gaza ceasefire agreement. Despite both Israel and Hamas maintaining their hardline stances, a Hamas senior official indicated theoretical agreement to a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, and prisoner exchange, contingent upon US assurance of Israeli compliance. The US-proposed Gaza ceasefire plan received overwhelming support at the UN Security Council vote on May 10, marking a rare occasion where a US-proposed resolution passed with Russian abstention. Blinken is awaiting a final response from Hamas leadership in Gaza before considering the situation resolved, as most top Hamas officials reside outside Gaza. Prime target for Israeli forces, Hamas leader Sinwar, reportedly intends to fight to the death, believing heavy Gaza civilian casualties could impair Israel's international standing and secure a final victory for Hamas.
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Reported 11 months ago
Recent research from the Sorbonne and Columbia University reveals that heavily processed foods like packaged snacks and ready meals can disrupt sleep patterns and contribute to insomnia experienced by about 1 in 3 adults globally. The study found a significant link between consuming food with preservatives, emulsifiers, and colorings and chronic insomnia, independent of other factors. This highlights the negative impact of 'ultra-processed' snacks on health conditions like diabetes, obesity, and cancer, emphasizing the importance of healthy dietary habits in improving sleep quality.
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Reported 11 months ago
In response to the significant impact of the Hualien earthquake on local transportation businesses, the Ministry of Transportation announced a draft amendment to exempt nine transportation businesses from one year of fuel usage tax, benefiting 1,632 operating vehicles. This measure aims to reduce operational burdens and facilitate the recovery of the transportation industry affected by the natural disaster, with further details and procedures to be finalized by the end of June.
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Reported 11 months ago
A Reuters poll of bond strategists predicts that U.S. Treasury yields will plateau in the next three months and then slightly decrease by year-end due to diminishing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note is forecasted to decline from its current level of 4.44% to 4.23% and 4.13% in six and twelve months respectively, as per the poll conducted from June 6-11. The survey indicates that economic data and inflation above the Fed's target have led to a reevaluation of rate cut expectations, resulting in higher yields despite recent volatility.
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Reported 11 months ago
In Yilan, a cement worker surnamed Liao invited a convenience store employee named Alan for breakfast and drugged her, leading to sexual assault and ongoing threats of harm to her pets and family. Liao was initially sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, but was acquitted by the High Court due to insufficient evidence. The Supreme Court rejected the appeal, upholding Liao's innocence. The case involved conflicting testimonies, emotional trauma, and complexities around consent and evidence evaluation.
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Reported 11 months ago
According to Liberty Times Net on June 11, 2024, the Ministry of the Interior recommends against further subsidizing interest on New Youth Housing Loans to prevent them from being used as tools for speculation amid concerns about increasing property transactions. The Ministry suggests refraining from additional interest subsidies if the central bank announces a rate hike to avoid non-self-occupancy demand flooding the housing market, potentially undermining efforts to curb property prices. While the New Youth Housing Loan program has aided nearly 49,707 households in purchasing homes, totaling 364.5 billion NTD, the recent surge in transactions and prices has raised worries. In light of this, the Ministry proposes caution to prevent further inflation of housing prices due to non-self-occupancy demand inflow if interest rates rise in the future.
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Reported 11 months ago
中華職棒富邦悍將啦啦隊「Fubon Angels」成員丹丹、安娜、Jessy前往澳門旅遊，身著火辣泳裝出鏡的花絮影片在社群上瘋傳，粉絲紛紛暈船直呼「畫面太香了吧！」其中丹丹被讚甜美臉蛋和好身材，雖34歲仍被譽為「30+還是很香」，安娜與粉絲互動名列中職話題人物，Jessy則因可愛外型和鮮明髮色深受喜愛。
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Reported 11 months ago
The U.S. Open has announced pairings for the first two rounds at Pinehurst No. 2, with notable matchups including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele playing together. Tiger Woods has tee times designed to aid his recovery. The tournament features several exciting groupings like Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Brooks Koepka, and a lineup of 156 players split into three-man groups with staggered starts on different tees.
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Reported 11 months ago
台鐵潮州站副站長被揭出年薪高達百萬，引發網友熱議。他在個人YouTube頻道記錄乘客違規行為爆紅，最近又因社群上嗆酸民事件引發轟動。雖有人對薪水怀疑，認為是根據年資加計，但多數鄉民覺得薪水驚人，指屏東的110多萬年薪在當地相當高，引起熱議。
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Reported 11 months ago
During the Federal Reserve's two-day FOMC meeting, interest rates are expected to remain unchanged, but investors are focused on the possible rate cuts for the rest of 2024. The 'dot plot,' a chart showing Fed officials' projections of the fed funds rate, will be closely watched. Chair Jerome Powell's press conference on June 12 will provide further insight into how recent inflation data is being interpreted. For more details and market updates, viewers can watch the full episode of Morning Brief on Yahoo Finance.
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Reported 11 months ago
於2024年6月11日上午9:51，SpaceX發射了其Starship超級火箭的助推器和上級級段Starship或Ship，並成功使它們在墨西哥灣和印度洋降落。一段長達25秒的影片捕捉了助推器Super Heavy穿過地球大氣層的最後階段，展示了火箭引擎在海浪上方進行著降落燃燒的轟鳴聲。雖然與Super Heavy相比，Starship的重返更具戲劇性，但兩者最終都成功降落並保持相對完好。
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Reported 11 months ago
As the rookie class captures attention in the WNBA, key veterans are also shining. Players like Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky, Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks, DiJonai Carrington, and Tyasha Harris of the Connecticut Sun, as well as Maddy Siegrist and Monique Billings of the Dallas Wings, have all made significant strides and improvements this season across different teams, showcasing their talent and experience in the league.
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Reported 11 months ago
A 53-year-old woman in Tainan, Taiwan, suffered from a condition where her stomach moved to her chest cavity due to a diaphragmatic hernia, causing chest pain and discomfort when eating. After seeking medical attention at Chi Mei Hospital, she underwent minimally invasive surgery to reposition her stomach and repair the hernia, with successful recovery post-surgery. The condition was explained by the doctor to be a type of hiatal hernia, with various severity levels and treatment options available.
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Reported 11 months ago
Alaska Airlines lost an appeal in a $160 million trademark dispute with Virgin Aviation in the UK, where a court ruled Alaska must pay a minimum royalty to Virgin until 2039 for the right to use the Virgin brand, even if they no longer use it. The Court of Appeal in London rejected Alaska's argument that paying for trademarks they don't use is unreasonable.
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Reported 11 months ago
通用汽車（GM）授權了一項新的60億美元股份回購計劃，並將其季度股息提高了33％，指出其電動車業務的增長。這反映了企業股份回購今年的增長趨勢，以及42家標普500指數公司宣佈的股份回購計劃。對於GM來說，這項措施是在電動車業務增長的基礎上採取的，預計將在2024年7月23日公布下一季度的收益成果。
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Reported 11 months ago
Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix expressed concern about Kristaps Porzingis' injury ahead of Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals, questioning if the Boston Celtics big man will be limited due to recent health issues. Despite Porzingis' determination to play, Mannix highlighted the potential risks of reaggravation. The Celtics have found success without Porzingis in the past but may face challenges if he misses more time. The game is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center, with Celtics Pregame Live starting at 7 p.m.
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Reported 11 months ago
A male surnamed Ke (39 years old) was riding a heavy motorcycle along Han Sheng East Road towards Zhonghe direction around 8 p.m. in New Taipei City when he accidentally collided with a bridge pillar on the side of the road at the intersection of Haishan Road and Han Sheng East Road. The motorcycle was severely damaged from the impact, and when paramedics arrived, Ke was already unresponsive. He was rushed to Far Eastern Memorial Hospital for emergency treatment but unfortunately did not survive. Police were on the scene to investigate and review surveillance footage of the intersection, while the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. The incident occurred in Banqiao, New Taipei City in the evening. (Photo/ Screenshot)
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Reported 11 months ago
A recent report by a U.S. Congressional committee accuses major Wall Street firms of colluding with advocacy groups to pressure companies into reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. The report, the first of its kind from the Republican-led Judiciary Committee, follows an investigation into whether corporate climate change efforts breach antitrust laws. The report criticizes President Joe Biden's administration for failing to investigate the alleged collusion, and focuses on Climate Action 100+ for pressuring asset managers to support climate-related initiatives. The report also targets climate-focused investor groups and major asset managers for their involvement in the 'climate cartel.' No antitrust lawsuits have been filed against any climate coalitions as of now.
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Reported 11 months ago
Following President Lai Ching-te's inauguration, China has once again reduced the ECFA tariff concessions. Before the changes take effect on June 15th, Lin Bofeng, Chairman of the Three Three Business Exchange Association, led a delegation of 23 Taiwanese business leaders to visit China. They met with Song Tao, Director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, to discuss economic and trade issues concerning Taiwan. The delegation expressed hopes for increased cross-strait exchanges to promote peace and economic prosperity. Song Tao mentioned the termination of tariff preferences on some ECFA products due to discriminatory practices by the DPP authorities, sparking discussions on current cross-strait economic challenges and the desire to revive favorable ECFA policies while exploring new opportunities for development in areas like AI and electronics.
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Reported 11 months ago
As the 2026 nine-in-one election approaches, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-yi is set to step down, making the position a battleground for different parties. While Taipei City Deputy Mayor Lee Shih-chuan is a front-runner from the KMT, senior New Taipei City Councilor Lin Kuo-chun has declared his intention to enter the party's primary election for the mayoral candidacy, with Hou encouraging him to 'go for it.' Apart from Lee, also rumored as potential candidates are top-voted legislator in this year's elections Hung Meng-kai and incumbent Vice Mayor Liu He-jan from the blue camp, along with legislator Huang Kuo-chang from the People's Party and legislator Su Chiao-hui from the DPP. Lin Kuo-chun, with a background in law enforcement and unsuccessful attempts at legislative elections in the past, aims to seek voter support in this bid for the mayoral candidacy.
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Reported 11 months ago
The Ukraine Reconstruction Conference was held in Berlin, and Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Russia's aggression has led to severe damage to the country's energy infrastructure, with half of Ukraine's power facilities being destroyed due to rocket and drone attacks. Zelensky called for Western allies to provide more support in the air defense domain to stop Russia's attacks. Attendees from 60 countries discussed Ukraine's reconstruction challenges and development prospects, with Germany emphasizing the need to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and promote investments in various industries for the country's future growth.
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Reported 11 months ago
The market opens with major stock averages inching lower following record highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching new peaks recently. Apple's stock rises after its 'Apple Intelligence' presentation at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Analysts monitor market losses and compare trading volumes to previous months, cautioning about low volume and high complacency in the markets. Overall, sectors show varying performance, with tech and utilities notably affected, and crypto experiencing recent volatility.
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Reported 11 months ago
台灣各大學進入畢業季，世新大學一名男畢業生曬出和3位姊姊的合照，引起網友熱議。其中兩位姊姊被驚爆分別是女歌手和東森新聞台主播，引來眾多網友羨慕。紅布條的誕生更成為特別的畢業祝福故事。
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