Reported about 1 year ago
The brand-new anime adaptation 'Touken Ranbu Hikari -Kyuuden Ranbu-,' based on the stage play 'Touken Ranbu,' continues to captivate audiences as the sequel, released today, follows the story of sword warriors protecting the historical 'Incident at Honnoji.' The conflict and changes within the swordsmen are intricately woven into the narrative, enhancing the audience's immersion. Succeeding in portraying the character of Funayuki Naganori, Sakaguchi Daisuke brings to life the dynamic role with authenticity, showcasing the complex emotions amidst battles and relationships with the former master Morikawa Maru, in this production that transforms the stage play into an animated feature.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 14, 2024, that StarLux Airlines held a shareholder meeting where it was revealed that the airline had accumulated a loss of 11.506 billion New Taiwan dollars by the end of 2023, reaching half of its capital. Chairman Chang Kuo-wei emphasized that this should be the last time, expressing gratitude for the public's support and assuring that the current loss is the final one, with profits expected to reach at least a 'double-digit billion level' this year. Discussions at the meeting included plans for going public by the end of the year and the potential for dividends in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A Taiwanese female backpacker surnamed Hung was arrested by Australian police this morning after being wanted for suspected arson of houses and cars due to a rental dispute in Australia. The incident sparked discussions among the local Taiwanese community in Australia. The woman had multiple conflicts with landlords and tenants during her stay in Australia, involving threats, extortion, crashing into properties, destruction, and arson. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reminded Taiwanese citizens abroad to respect local laws and seek assistance from embassies when facing difficulties, advising against resorting to violence or illegal means to solve problems.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Hualien, Taiwan, a group of people gathered at a local bar for drinks and revelry, but a conflict erupted around 5 a.m. when a woman suspected her boyfriend of flirting with someone else. Despite friends trying to intervene, the situation escalated, leading to the police being called. The girlfriend, in a fit of anger, slapped her boyfriend, threw a bottle at him, and was then retaliated against by him in public. When the police arrived, they were provoked by the group, leading to pepper spray being used and several individuals being detained. The incident highlighted suspicions of infidelity, escalating into a physical altercation, potentially causing irreparable damage to their relationship.
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Reported about 1 year ago
金曲獎為了緬懷已故天后李玟，在頒獎典禮安排王力宏演出致敬，但粉絲對此不滿，李玟的二姊李思林則表示無奈，對粉絲的反對聲浪感到困惑。王力宏表示心情複雜、榮幸並充滿悲傷，再度登上金曲獎舞台表演作為對好友CoCo的致敬。
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Reported about 1 year ago
At a shareholders' meeting held by the manufacturing giant Quanta today, the chairman Lin Bai-li shared that Quanta is the strongest strategic partner for major US tech companies, leading to more opportunities and better results for the group next year. The AI trend has boosted Quanta's profits and dividends, propelling Lin Bai-li to become Taiwan's richest. Emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships, Lin discussed Quanta's focus on AI innovation and expansion in various fields like intelligent manufacturing and healthcare, highlighting the increasing demand for Quanta's services in AI applications.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese city councilor Lin Yanzhu raised suspicions that two crematoriums in Tainan might have sold and pocketed valuable metals from deceased individuals, including false teeth, prosthetics, and heart stents. The Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into the matter. The Civil Affairs Department emphasized that there are regulations in place for handling post-cremation residues and will conduct random checks to prevent misconduct. Concerns were raised regarding the cremation facilities profiting from selling items like stainless steel and rare metal alloys, potentially earning millions of Taiwan dollars every half year. Measures are being reinforced to ensure proper handling and disclosure of valuable metals found in the remains of the deceased.
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Reported about 1 year ago
日本是主要的煤炭和液化天然氣(LNG)進口國，根據Rystad Energy諮詢公司的首席執行官Jarand Rystad表示，通過擴大太陽能和風能以及儲能電池的發展，到2060年日本可能不再依賴進口能源，自給自足。日本目前依賴中東、澳大利亞和美國等供應商進口大部分能源資源，但政府戰略要求到2030年，將液化天然氣和煤炭在發電組合中的占比降至60%以上至不到40%。Rystad表示，通過45%的太陽能、30%的風能（以離岸風電為主）、5%的水力能、另外5%的生物質和電能以及由核能提供剩餘的15%，日本可能實現自給自足。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A hearing-impaired artist named Tang Chih-Ping's mother was found dead in their home's community rooftop on June 3rd, but he refuses to acknowledge her passing and has yet to claim her body, which is currently stored at a funeral home. Experts caution Di Ying about being overly attached to her son and not cutting the umbilical cord from the original family, warning that if she doesn't intervene to help her son Anjo, she may follow the fate of Tang's mother. Parenting expert Wu Chuan-yu advises Di Ying to pay attention, emphasizing that it's not too late to save her son and family.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在台灣，一名民眾因無照駕駛被警方告發後，前往基隆市警局抗議時不願領回被扣留的7800元現金和發票，造成警局代理小隊長私自認定為遺失物，竟盜用同事印章和冒名領回，後面臨刑責及懲處。二審以偽造文書罪判他緩刑5年，懲戒法院則將其降兩級改敘，但此案仍可上訴。
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Reported about 1 year ago
北捷新北投站昨晚傳出民眾目擊持刀情況，原來是一名64歲資源回收男子因勞累睡著，露出用來割箱子的折疊刀被誤解。警方確認無傷害意圖後將其帶離，提醒民眾不得攜帶危險物品以免觸法。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwanese phenomenon hit movie 'Crying Ghost' has been rocking the Thai movie scene for 17 years, a horror comedy series universe's 10th installment with independent stories that can be understood even without watching the previous works. Notable for its bold mockery of politics, society, current events, popular movies, and even gender issues, the film series is known for its high efficiency and humor, with the latest installment diverging into more horror elements and earning over 130 million baht at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing film in the series. Taiwanese audiences are treated to localized subtitles by the 'Uncle Lu Egg Voice Studio.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 14, 2024, at 1:05 a.m., a fire broke out at the Water Nuan Market, causing about 8 stalls to be burned. Though the stalls were not in operation, the fire was intense with explosions reported, startling nearby residents. Firefighters quickly responded, with some vendors having gas tanks leading to residents evacuating. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.
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Reported about 1 year ago
資深經紀人邱瓈寬（寬姐）的母親因肺炎逝世，享耆壽93歲，靈堂於6月6日至14日開放哀悼；多位藝人包括言承旭前去致哀，言承旭身穿黑衣、黑帽低調現身靈堂，停留約14分鐘。邱瓈寬的圈內人脈廣泛，演藝界眾多知名人士紛紛前往悼念，包括劉德華、王菲、林志玲等，就連涉性侵風波的黃子佼與其妻子孟耿如也致意。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Carlyle與德國發展銀行KfW正在洽談共同收購 Thyssenkrupp的潛艇部門，目的是保持對德國重要軍事技術的控制並反映投資者對防衛資產的興趣，預計協議可能於九月達成。交易將成為Thyssenkrupp首席執行官Miguel Lopez簡化企業結構的一個里程碑，其中Carlyle和KfW將取得TKMS的多數股權，而Thyssenkrupp將持有少數股權。Berlin方面準備透過KfW購買TKMS的股份，然而他們需要更多有關該部門業務策略的資訊。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 14, 2024, at 1:01 a.m., Hu Gua took on the challenge of riding the MRT. To mark his 65th birthday on June 4, the host of the YouTube channel '下面一位' expressed his wish to ride public transport for free with a senior card. Recently, he fulfilled this wish by embarking on a day-long birthday challenge to navigate the MRT alone to designated locations. However, upon reaching Taipei Main Station, he encountered difficulty in finding his way through the 'Taipei Main Station Maze,' even hilariously expressing his frustration. Despite the challenges, he interacted with fans in a friendly manner, showcasing his amiable personality throughout the journey.
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Reported about 1 year ago
BlackRock is at the forefront of the tokenisation of real-world assets on blockchains, with Zodia Markets Ireland chair Michael Walsh highlighting BlackRock's initiatives in tokenising assets like spot bitcoin ETFs and US Treasury Funds. BlackRock's use of blockchain technology was boosted by the approval of their spot bitcoin ETF, leading to the creation of their tokenised fund, BUIDL, on the ethereum network. Walsh emphasized the transformative potential of asset tokenisation in simplifying transactions and increasing financial accessibility, democratizing access to exclusive financial products like private equity and opening opportunities for retail investors, while also recognizing the need for regulatory frameworks to support its adoption.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Reported by FTNN News on June 14, 2024, the Central Bank of Taiwan announced its 6th round of selective credit control measures to cool down the property market, limiting the maximum loan-to-value ratio for second home purchases in specific areas to 60%. Despite this, construction stocks saw an increase in prices with Xingfu Co. surging by 6%. Netizens expressed amusement that the construction sector seemed unaffected by the cooling measures, calling it a 'joke.' The Central Bank aims to redirect credit resources away from the real estate market by raising reserve requirements and adjusting credit limits. While the property market may be influenced, today's construction stock surge signals otherwise.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the Taipei City Council session, Councilor Hsieh Mei-ying raised concerns about the lack of rain shelters and motorcycle parking spaces at the MRT A21 and A22 stations, despite the increasing traffic volume. She suggested incorporating commuter needs into the planning of upcoming stations, such as A23 and A20, and addressing parking issues to improve convenience. Additionally, she highlighted the deteriorating state of the Zhongli night market and urged city departments to collaborate on refurbishing the area to enhance its appeal to visitors, with a focus on improving signage and lighting for a revitalized entrance. Councilor Hsieh emphasized the need for responsive actions from relevant authorities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Datong Precinct recently received a notification from the Minquan West Road branch of China Trust that a female citizen was suspected of being scammed and required police assistance. Despite bank personnel's continuous dissuasion, the citizen insisted on transferring NT$6,000 to a self-proclaimed famous analyst in a LINE group who promised tailored financial planning and stock trading guidance with guaranteed high profits. With patient explanations from the police and bank staff, the citizen ultimately abandoned the transfer, preventing a loss and potential further scamming. Datong Police Station reminded the public to be cautious of high-profit investments as they often come with high risks, emphasizing the danger of guaranteed profits and urging folks to avoid dubious investment channels or online links, especially those involving LINE. Citizens were advised to seek legitimate investment avenues on the Investment Trust and Consulting Association's official website and remember the three anti-fraud steps: 'listen, hang up, and call 165,' with the option to also dial 110 for police support in case of concerns.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Councilor Huang Ching-Ping raised concerns about the upcoming implementation of the National Land Planning Law on May 1 next year, citing incomplete measures. He suggested that Mayor Zhang Shan-Zheng should postpone the implementation until complete supporting plans are in place. Additionally, Huang highlighted the high nurse-patient ratio in Taoyuan City and the increasing shortage of hospital beds, recommending strategies such as improved working conditions and more effective distribution of incentives to retain nursing staff.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在端午佳節這天，一位網友決定為媽媽生日親自下廚，準備虱目魚肚及米湯等美食，展現滿滿的孝心。透過電商平台輕鬆採買食材，不僅便利又省時。網友分享的行為引起社群熱烈迴響，許多人讚賞孝心和食材品質。隨著近期電商平台618年中慶優惠開跑，提醒大家可以先參考討論社團分享的購物經驗，做更明智的購物選擇。
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Reported about 1 year ago
A scam gang in New Taipei City's Luzhou District tricked an elderly man surnamed Guo out of 200,000 by impersonating law enforcement officers, but when they attempted to target Guo's 4 million worth of property, his family reported to the police in time. The Luzhou police successfully busted the fraud group led by a suspect surnamed Li, preventing them from swindling Guo's 4 million savings. The gang pretended to be prosecutors, luring Guo into providing his property documents for a 4.2 million loan with high interest rates and fees. The case is now under investigation for fraud and money laundering.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese state-owned enterprise, Zhongda Group, is reported to have fallen victim to a scam after purchasing 2000 tons of refined copper worth nearly $20 million, about NT$6.4 billion, from a Russian smelter at the end of last year. The shipment, scheduled to arrive in China by the end of May, has mysteriously disappeared. The cargo, registered by the shipping company as cheaper granite, is rumored to have been diverted to Turkey. Zhongda Group, based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is the first SOE in Zhejiang to complete mixed-ownership reforms and achieve overall listing and has been listed among the Fortune Global 500 companies since 2011, with over 20,000 employees and CNY 580 billion in sales in 2023. Investigations are underway, and the incident highlights the uncertainties in metal trading amidst rising prices.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman named Lin from central Taiwan secretly bought a property in Taibao, Chiayi as an investment without her family's knowledge, but was discovered by her children recently when a real estate agent sent a purchase letter to her registered address. Lin suspected a breach of personal data and almost caused family discord. The agent apologized, claiming they obtained the address through public records and did not violate the law, although the incident angered the property owner. The real estate agent's actions sparked controversy, leading to the discussion of personal data protection and privacy in property transactions.
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