Reported about 1 year ago
In recent months, Taiwan's stock market has been performing exceptionally well, with TSMC hitting a new high on Thursday at 919 NTD per share. The ETF has also become a popular investment choice with around 8.45 million beneficiaries enjoying 15 consecutive weeks of record highs. Even university students are now actively investing, with some engaging in short-term trading and making significant profits, such as earning 30,000 NTD in just a week and a half.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Changhua County, an incident of a foreign woman in her 30s missing and possibly drowning in a river led to a search by her family and emergency responders. After discovering her scooter along the riverbank, rescuers found her body near Yangzicuo Bridge about 3 kilometers away from the initial site. The woman's identity has been confirmed by her family, and investigations into the circumstances of her fall into the river are ongoing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te graces the cover of Time magazine, discussing various topics such as diplomacy, cross-strait relations, semiconductor industry, and domestic economic development. Regarding Taiwan-US relations, Lai expressed the importance of appointing former Taiwan ambassador to the US, Hsiao Bi-khim, as vice president to help establish a trusted channel with the US and enhance continued cooperation. He also mentioned the transition process with former President Tsai Ing-wen, forming the cabinet, and shared advice from Tsai including safeguarding the nation, listening to the people, and collaborating on solutions to major issues for smoother progress under the new government.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Lai Qingde appeared on the cover of Time magazine, emphasizing the importance of unity and international connections for safeguarding Taiwan's sovereignty from infringement. President Lai expressed willingness to assist China in enhancing peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait. The detailed interview highlighted various topics such as international cooperation, cross-strait affairs, economic development, global supply chains, and livelihood issues. Lai's insights on maintaining dignity and equality in cross-strait relations were also discussed, along with his administration's focus on promoting democracy, peace, and prosperity in Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo Travel reports on 6 hot summer destinations in Hualien for water fun, including Lichuan Fishing Farm, Zhi Ka Xuan Green Forest Water Park, Farglory Ocean Park, Mia-Wan Creek Tribal Secret, Jisaki Beach, and Chongde Beach. These locations offer various water activities such as clam digging, river trekking, and canoeing, promising a refreshing and enjoyable summer experience.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Florida is facing a worsening flooding emergency as a line of thunderstorms heads towards Miami, dropping heavy rain and causing record-setting downpours in Fort Lauderdale. The rain has led to significant damages, with losses estimated to exceed $1 billion, prompting Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in several counties. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the system for potential tropical storm development. Climate experts warn that the repeated severe weather events highlight the urgent need for addressing the insurance and climate crises in South Florida.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Zhao Zhengping, criticized as a scumbag by his girlfriend, shared a humorous incident on a TV show about buying lingerie at a department store for his girlfriend as a surprise, only to be accused of lying and being untrustworthy. His girlfriend's sharp messages led him to rush to her house with the receipt as proof. Another guest, Xuan Xuan, a flight attendant, complained about her husband mocking her post-pregnancy weight loss struggles. The episode also included a variety of other celebrity news and reactions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 13, 2024, at 7:37 am, the Kaohsiung City Government Police Department held a celebration for the 113th National Police Day, which included a blood donation activity initiated by Chief Lin Yan-Tian to promote the 'Donate one bag of blood, save one life' public welfare concept. Mayor Chen Chi-Mai and Deputy Speaker Zeng Jun-Jie attended the event to commend exemplary officers, exemplary police mothers, officers with 30 years of distinguished service, and personnel who have made significant contributions to solving major cases. The event also featured performances by students from the Chinese Art School, the 'White Pigeon Police Band,' and the aboriginal police band 'Ki Sa Mu La,' adding enthusiasm and vitality to the celebration. Two female officers were among the nine exemplary officers recognized for their outstanding contributions, showcasing the strength and professionalism of women in the police force.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A California mother, Nancy Iskander, whose two sons were killed by a wealthy socialite speeding through a crosswalk, has vowed to visit and ask the convicted murderer if she can apologize for the deaths. Despite the perpetrator's 15 years to life sentence, Iskander hopes for remorse. The wealthy and self-serving driver, Rebecca Grossman, was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and fleeing the scene at over 80 mph in 2020. Iskander expresses dissatisfaction with the lenient sentencing and plans to use the tragedy to support others through charitable foundations and a foster care project in honor of her sons.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng recently announced the cancellation of traditional bayonet fighting training in the military, with plans to adjust to a more practical firearm combat training, currently under discussion by the Army Training Command and will be implemented across the military upon approval. The Ministry of National Defense emphasized the shift towards realistic combat training, focusing on weapon proficiency for close combat situations to enhance battlefield survivability, in alignment with modern warfare practices.
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Reported about 1 year ago
歌手李芷婷宣布加盟新東家華納音樂，與金曲歌王蕭煌奇合作新單曲〈習慣後就別說痛了〉。這首歌描寫了李芷婷從自我厭惡到自我接納的轉變，並表示慶幸透過過程寫下更多好歌。新曲將在6月14日正式發行，MV由新生代導演周哲民執導，展現內心旅程和自由的渴望。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yeon Tae-gu, Han Seon-hwa, and Gwon Leul star in 'The Woman Who Plays with Toys', a South Korean drama based on a web novel. Yeon Tae-gu breaks his character stereotype of a cold tough guy and takes on the challenge of a romantic comedy, showcasing a new charm. The series tells the story of a former gangster and a naive yet scatterbrained children's content creator, who meet by chance and embark on a romantic comedy journey full of twists and heartwarming moments. Han Seon-hwa plays a role completely different from her previous works, expressing her excitement for the energetic and emotional character. The drama also features popular actor Park Jae-chan, known for his role in 'Language Error', as Yeon Tae-gu's loyal follower. The series includes surprise cameos from Ha Dong-hoon and his wife who bring extra humor to the show. 'The Woman Who Plays with Toys' airs weekly on Fridays and Saturdays, promising a mix of humorous and romantic moments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a house fire on June 13, 2024, in New Taipei City, a family of five faced challenges as the fire smoke quickly rose through the indoor staircase, leading to a tragic outcome. While the father and daughter managed to escape through a window, the mother, son, and daughter's boyfriend were found on different floors and ultimately succumbed to the smoke and heat. Authorities advise that if smoke is thick or heat is felt on the stairs during an escape, residents should not approach and instead find safety indoors, blocking smoke with towels or clothes while awaiting rescue.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At a press conference held by the national KMT faction in Taoyuan City Council on June 13, 2024, they criticized the DPP for betraying the people of Taoyuan by reviving three SRF power plants against the public will, accusing the green camp of playing both sides, and specifically mentioning Deputy Minister of Justice Huang Shijie and Mainland Affairs Council Chairman Zheng Wen-chan for being vocal before the election and silent afterwards, ignoring public opinion. Huang Shijie responded with detailed statements pointing out flaws in the Economic Department's decision and urging Taoyuan City Government to make a lawful ruling without playing fraudulent games, emphasizing the importance of addressing grassroots concerns.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Popular Taiwanese social media influencer known as 'Bao Te Wang' predicted on June 13, 2024, that Taiwanese social media influencers will be invited to China for filming projects with backing from the Chinese State Council to engage in cultural warfare. Taiwanese actress He Yi Qi revealed on the same day that she had received an invitation but promptly turned it down. She expressed concerns that agreeing to such invitations would reduce her to merely a tool, losing her ability to express personal opinions, and only serving a supportive role without freedom of thought. Despite the financial allure, He Yi Qi chose not to compromise her values and refused to participate in what she sees as a potentially manipulative campaign.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A consumer purchased a convenience store lunchbox and found what appeared to be foreign fibers resembling dishcloth scraps inside, prompting the consumer to report to the Food and Drug Administration. The food company, upon being contacted, offered to compensate three times the price of the lunchbox at 300 NT dollars, without explaining the presence of the foreign object. The consumer expressed dissatisfaction with the company's attempt to settle the issue with money. According to consumer protection laws, in cases of significant harm caused by operators, consumers can demand punitive damages up to three times the amount, pending administrative investigation and penalty amounts from 60,000 to 200 million NT dollars based on the inspection results.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As the 618 shopping festival enters the fierce competition phase, various items are offered at record low prices with additional platform bonuses, making discounts exceptionally steep this year. For summer home appliances like air conditioners, Sharp's inverter air conditioner with 1st-grade energy efficiency still generously lowers its price by $4,000 even after the early bird purchase period; Dyson's Purifier Cool 2-in-1 air purifier on sale for $5,000 off pairs well with different bonuses from June 14-18 and daily platform bonuses 12:00-12:59, becoming very cost-effective. Recommendations include the Energy-Saving Refrigerator with up to $4,200 in subsidies and the Dehumidifier halved in power consumption, making it a worthwhile investment during the 618 Festival. Additionally, other highlighted deals include economical kitchen appliances and lifestyle devices such as discounted air conditioners, air purifiers, massage chairs, and discounted cleaning tools like the exclusive iRobot Roomba i2 robot vacuum bundled with an aroma humidifier and toilet paper, and the value-for-money Sampo five-stage sonic toothbrush set at $699 with 9 brush heads included.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Ku Chiao-sin of the KMT recently clashed with DPP Secretary-General Wang Yichuan, revealing that a citizen reported Wang Yichuan violating traffic rules twice around 1 p.m. on June 11 while heading to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office. Former DPP Central Committee member Zhang Yishan insisted that Ku Chiao-sin should apologize to the entire nation for monitoring Wang Yichuan's car, questioning whether she knew it was his or not.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Shares of Broadcom (AVGO) surge after announcing a 10-for-1 stock split following better-than-expected Q2 results, while Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk reveals that shareholder resolutions for his $46 billion pay package and a move of the company's incorporation to Texas are both likely to pass. Final results are pending, with other popular tickers on Yahoo Finance including Nvidia (NVDA), Arm Holdings (ARM), and Adobe (ADBE). Notable guests today feature Krishna Guha, Garrett Nelson, Brent Schutte, Mohamed El-Erian, and Jere Doyle.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, vying to become Britain's prime minister, outlined plans to lead a government that is both 'pro-business and pro-worker,' promising stability after years of turmoil. Starmer aims to steer the country away from what he described as the Conservative Party's chaotic governance, focusing on wealth creation and long-term economic strategies. Labour's manifesto includes enhancing ties with the EU, but ruling out a return to the single market, along with moderate tax increases and pledges for infrastructure development.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In preparation for the 35th Golden Melody Awards on June 29 at Taipei Arena, singer Wang Leehom is slated to perform in honor of the late CoCo. However, criticism arose from DPP Taipei Councilor Hsu Shu-hua over Leehom's controversial past remarks and actions, questioning his suitability. Media veteran Zhou Yukou also criticized this decision, calling out the Ministry of Culture for lacking oversight, and humorously suggesting a collaboration of artists like Show Lo, Jam Hsiao, Mayday, Ouyang Nana, Rainie Yang to sing an impromptu song that mocks 'bad men and women' and the need to 'forgive those who betray their families and country'. The public also expressed disappointment and disbelief over this selection debacle.
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Reported about 1 year ago
清華大學將於本週六舉辦畢業典禮，校長高為元邀請好友林青霞擔任致詞嘉賓，當屆畢業生對她不甚熟悉，但認為她以名望和地位著稱，表示有機會聽她演講非常好。學生指出林青霞對年輕族群吸引力稍嫌不足，更希望能請業界人士演講以對未來就業和升學有所幫助。其他名校也曾邀請明星演講，顯示畢業典禮的致詞嘉賓可多元化，不僅限於企業家和政治家。
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Reported about 1 year ago
一種巨大的魚類物種，在七年前首次被發現，在俄勒岡州上週擱淺，根據研究這種動物的海洋生物學家指出。這種7.3英尺長的大盜太陽魚，也被稱為mola tecta，在2017年首次被發現，並偶爾被發現靠近澳大利亞、紐西蘭和太平洋西北地區。這種物種以尾巴分成兩半的厚皮瓣為特徵。
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 13, 2024, the New Taipei City police broke a credit card fraud case, where a couple purchased credit card information online to commit over NT$500,000 in fraudulent purchases using fake accounts and then sold the goods for profit. Three suspects were arrested and charged. The police seized the couple's fake identification documents and various drugs as evidence. They remind the public to be cautious with personal and credit card information to prevent identity theft. If anyone suspects fraudulent activities, they are advised to contact the bank and report to the police immediately.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taipei, there are several street museums worth visiting without an entrance fee, such as DiHua 207 Museum, Futaitai Street Western-Style Building, Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Rongjin Time Park, and The Prison Japanese Pharmacy Museum. To avoid traffic, taking public transportation like the metro and buses is recommended, and the article provides guidance on using the Taiwan Bus app for route planning to reach these museums conveniently. Each museum offers a unique historical and cultural experience within Taipei's city limits.
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