Reported about 1 year ago
Norway's proposed tax increase for the wealthiest citizens is sparking opposition from entrepreneurs concerned about its impact on the economy's reliance on oil and gas. The measure aims to close a tax loophole used by billionaires who have relocated to Switzerland but faces criticism from startup founders who fear hiring freezes and talent drain to more tax-friendly locations like the UK. While the policy aligns with international trends for taxing High Net Worth Individuals, it has sparked debate over Norway's economic diversification and competitiveness.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following the conclusion of high school and college entrance exams in mainland China, there is a wave of post-exam travel enthusiasm with domestic travel bookings increasing by over 60% and overseas travel bookings doubling, showing a year-on-year increase of over 153%. Southeast Asian countries, especially those offering visa-free entry to mainland Chinese travelers, are popular destinations. High school and university graduates are excitedly planning graduation trips to various destinations within China, from water parks to grasslands and deserts. The travel industry is experiencing a surge in post-exam travel, with many scenic areas offering free admission to exam candidates.
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Reported about 1 year ago
一份關於印度股市波動的報告顯示，隨著緊張的選舉後總理莫迪成功連任，與政策延續相關的擔憂已經減輕超過一半。自6月4日起，印度波動指數已下降超過4%，延續其自上週選舉結果出爐以來超過50%的暴跌。上週，選舉結果出現意外，執政的印度人民黨在眾議院失去多數。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 14th, 2024, at 2:22 a.m., in Taoyuan, the 'Tea Order Badezhongyong Store' is a combined restaurant with sockets, a children's playroom, and private rooms, serving delicious Chinese stir-fry sets. Located near a park, it is ideal for family dining where kids can play after eating. With a trendy industrial-style interior, the restaurant offers a bright and comfortable dining environment with comfortable sofa seating. Customers can scan a QR code on the table for self-service ordering and payment. The restaurant serves freshly cooked main dishes rather than pre-cooked, providing a more satisfying dining experience. Opening hours are from 11:30 to 20:30, and menu items include dishes like Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry and Garlic Clam Chicken Set, each with sides, rice, and a drink. The restaurant also offers a variety of drinks and discounts on desserts, perfect for gatherings and leisurely meals.
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Reported about 1 year ago
民進黨推出AI機器人回應網友問題，卻被揭漏洞自打臉。國會改革法案符合程序正義認證引發爭議，國民黨質問民進黨與共產黨相似之處，AI回答則指出行動上有相似之處但未提及政策理念或價值觀。爭議引發藍綠對話，讓社會關注民主深化與鞏固。
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Reported about 1 year ago
知名導演、製作人邱瓈寬母親因肺炎逝世享耆壽93歲，追思會自6日至14日開放，余天、李亞萍夫妻現身悼念，在女婿陳鑒事後首度露面；言承旭、王菲經紀人、Energy成員、名模等人也到場悼念。余天、李亞萍在靈堂停留50分鐘，表達心痛和節哀之情，而女婿陳鑒的事也牽動到整個家庭的生活。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Reported by Yu Ming-huang, an investment fraud ring has been uncovered in Taipei and New Taipei City, utilizing hotels as bases to detain individuals and acquire their accounts, which were then handed over to other fraud groups for profit. The suspects, including main culprit Jiang and financier Wu, were recently arrested and charged with offenses like fraud, money laundering, unlawful detention, and organization. Victims were lured into investing by a fake financial expert named 'Xie Jinhe' on a website, resulting in losses totaling over 140 million NT dollars. The scam involved recruiting job seekers, controlling them in hotels, and using their accounts for money laundering, making them unwitting accomplices in the crime.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A 39-year-old man surnamed Sung, a well-known shoe cleaning expert in Taiwan, tragically died last night after his Porsche SUV rear-ended a tanker truck on the Kaohsiung section of the highway near High-Tech Road. Sung's mother expressed sorrow this morning, recalling that her son had mentioned heavy rain before leaving to buy materials in Taichung. Despite all three drivers involved in the crash testing negative for alcohol, a further investigation is pending to determine the cause of the accident. Sung's mother shared that her son, who was divorced with two children, had been running a successful shoe and leather repair business for over a decade with plans to expand further.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A man in Taichung, Taiwan, was initially sentenced to 50 days in jail for insulting a police officer by calling him a 'rogue,' but upon successfully appealing for a retrial, the decision was reversed and he was acquitted. The court referenced a recent Constitutional Court ruling that narrowed the scope of the crime of insulting public officials to cases where the insult directly impacts the officials' performance of their duties. The man had criticized the officers' behavior and tone, leading to the conclusion that his comments did not constitute a crime of insulting a public official.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Three individuals in Taichung, Taiwan, conspired to deceive and lure five Taiwanese victims to work at the KK Park in Myanmar under the guise of legitimate gambling jobs with a monthly salary of up to 60,000 TWD. The victims were forced to work long hours without rest, subjected to physical abuse if they resisted, and witnessed instances of violence. The perpetrators denied their actions but were sentenced to 3 years and 8 months to 4 years and 8 months for their involvement. The victims were deceived into engaging in fraudulent activities and were not provided with the promised jobs, which led to a harrowing experience at the hands of the fraudsters.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a discussion on the retirement regulations for police and firefighters at the Legislative Yuan Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee on June 14, 2024, Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Weng Hsiao-ling criticized Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators for engaging in meaningless discussions, angrily stating that the KMT has tolerated them for too long and taunting 'just because I'm older than you, what?'. This led to a heated exchange where DPP legislator Wu Ssu-yao criticized Weng Hsiao-ling, who retorted, resulting in continuous disputes between the two camps.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The rental prices of retail spaces in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay have dropped drastically by 94% since its peak, with luxurious properties such as a Longines watch store being transformed into a cellphone accessories shop due to declining consumer spending on luxury goods. High-end retail spaces in prominent locations have now been converted into stores selling cheap toys, claw machines, mobile accessories, and temporary groceries, reflecting the weakened financial capabilities of property owners. The overall property market in Hong Kong has been affected, with many experiencing plummeting asset values and facing difficulties in selling their properties, such as the Tang family who have incurred approximately HKD 200 million in losses from selling 4 properties recently.
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Reported about 1 year ago
連晨翔從SpeXial男團轉戰偶像劇表現亮眼，近期在新作品中演出「江之浩」一角，增胖20公斤後與昔日形象判若兩人。他為完成這個任務，從台灣吃到日本、韓國，每日六餐，享受飲食，並在社群平台分享增重過程。家人配合、父親下廚為他準備健康料理，讓連晨翔充滿自信。
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Reported about 1 year ago
江启臣会见美国在台协会前主席莫健，感谢他对台美关系的推动与促进。莫健表示与台湾的合作将继续增长，特别是在科技方面，对未来台美关系发展充满乐观。双方就安全和经济等议题展开深入讨论，强调了在多领域合作的重要性。
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Reported about 1 year ago
台灣立法院即將進行覆議案記名投票表決，民進黨面臨席次不足六票過半的困境，因此開始尋找在野立委支持。國民黨、民眾黨立委認為這是做白日夢，並在表決前夕進行宣講活動。柯文哲則提議辦電視辯論。立法院長韓國瑜呼籲委員保持秩序，並涉及到國會改革覆議案的表決戰，引發藍綠陣營角力，引發政治動員及正面對決。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Former T-ara member Areum, who was recently investigated for child abuse, is now under scrutiny for alleged fraud. One of her 15-year fans loaned her a total of 2.75 million Korean Won (approximately 700,000 NT) to help with childcare, resulting in a debt dispute. Areum's fans have formed a group to demand repayment from Areum and her ex-boyfriend. The police have confirmed the fraud investigation, and the case involves multiple victims.
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Reported about 1 year ago
An accident occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant where a male subcontracted worker suddenly collapsed in the rest area, was rushed to the hospital, and later died. Despite TEPCO claiming the cause of death was unrelated to work, the man collapsed around noon while conducting routine water quality radiation level measurements near reactor No. 2 for about 10 minutes. The worker did not show any signs of radiation contamination during preliminary checks, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his death. Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant ceased operations after the East Japan earthquake disaster, with reactors 1 to 4 decommissioned in April 2012 and reactors 5 to 6 in January 2014.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Parliamentary Reform Bill has passed the third reading with the cooperation of the Kuomintang and the People's Party, but the Executive Yuan deems it impractical, leading to a review which President Lai Ching-te approves. Both the blue and green parties have initiated nationwide explanations, with strong focus on the People's Party's stance. Party Chairman Ko Wen-je has challenged for a television debate involving three parties or opposing sides. The blue and green parties are both engaging in nationwide explanations of the Parliamentary Reform Bill review. Ko Wen-je, the People's Party Chairman, also attended a party caucus meeting and stressed the need for a TV debate, criticizing the inefficiency of traditional regional briefings and calling for direct debates to save time and resources.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In New Taipei City's Tucheng District, an off-duty police officer reported gunshots on the evening of June 13, but Tucheng Station's response was delayed. The suspect fled to Xindian and was apprehended by local police; a modified handgun and bullets were found in the suspect's car. The suspect, a 25-year-old man, had fired three shots after a dispute, before fleeing to Xindian where he was caught. The case is now under legal proceedings.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Weddings are important moments for many couples, with the choice of venue being a crucial decision. A netizen expressed admiration for outdoor weddings but hesitated due to unpredictable weather in Taiwan and concerns about guests' comfort. Veteran commenters shared experiences of discomfort from outdoor weddings, citing issues like heat, bugs, and transportation difficulties. While some suggested combining outdoor ceremonies with indoor receptions, the consensus leaned towards the comfort of indoor weddings.
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Reported about 1 year ago
中國人民銀行面臨一項重大測試，將金融穩定風險與債券市場的升值趨勢相抗衡，這與其對經濟的看法相矛盾，描繪出長期增長和低通脹的前景。儘管中央銀行一再警告長期政府債券收益率下降，但未能逆轉這一趨勢。壓力正在增加，迫使中央銀行以行動支持其聲明，這意味著可能被迫結束對債券市場的17年缺席。中央銀行似乎陷入進退兩難之中，採取行動或坐視都具有風險。這個困境突顯了中國政策制定者在幾十年來的債務擴張後，維持雄心勃勃的增長目標和金融穩定面臨的困難。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Wan Hai's (2615) stock price soared this week, reaching the daily limit-up today with the closing price hitting the limit. Expert analysis by senior securities analyst Xu Bojie pointed out four main reasons for the surge: continued uncertainties in the Red Sea crisis, potential strike by U.S. harbor workers affecting the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, ongoing port congestion in Singapore, and anticipation of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) announcement this afternoon. Wan Hai's stock skyrocketed from almost hitting the trading limit down to hitting the limit-up within a week, along with other shipping stocks showing positive trends.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After trying out the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) ChatDPP on the LINE app, Nationalist Party legislator Chen Jing-hui praised the system's responses, particularly its acknowledgment of procedural justice in the parliament reform laws, deeming it as honest as a custard bun. Chen encouraged others to test the AI system and stand firm with DPP in safeguarding parliamentary reform and the people's right to know, amidst allegations of black box illegalities in the legislature. The LINE AI robot system aims to clarify confusion and provide accurate information to users, albeit experiencing delays due to high influx of users.
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Reported about 1 year ago
根據運勢網站《摘星工廠》指出，水瓶座在人前活潑開朗，但私下卻喜歡安靜自在；獅子座則渴望成為焦點卻也需要獨處時間充電；而雙子座則喜歡社交維護人際關係，但也有安靜的一面，展現動靜兩種截然不同的特質。這些星座在不同場合下會隨時轉換個性，人前熱情人後安靜。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Tiancheng Hotel - Beehive, located in the Taipei Main Station commercial district, introduces a new dining facility, the 'self-service noodle bar (24 hours)', offering noodles starting at 95 yuan per serving for both hotel guests and food enthusiasts. In addition, they are offering a special promotion from now until December 31, 2024, including a one-night stay with breakfast and access to the self-service noodle bar for 2,499 yuan per room, allowing two people to enjoy the amenities for only 1,250 yuan per person per night. The hotel combines modern design with local cultural spirit, offering a warm accommodation environment with unique features such as Garden Cafe, self-service grocery store, Starry Sky Kids' Room, and self-service laundry service. This new 'self-service noodle bar (24 hours)' facility introduces popular self-service noodle machines with 12 classic flavors available, catering to the needs of travelers around the clock, enhancing the overall dining experience and estimated to increase revenue by more than 10%.
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