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On June 20, 2024, blogger Little Violet shared about the seasonal terraced hydrangea flower field at the Beixuan of Taoyuan North Cross, owned by [Sunshine Leisure Farm]. Visitors can enjoy the hydrangea flowers and purchase local agricultural specialties and farm-grown green bamboo shoots. The flower season is in full bloom until the end of June, and the farm's official page estimates that the flowers will last until the end of the month. Tickets are priced at 150 yuan per person, with a 50 yuan deduction for on-site dining. For a similar flower-viewing ticket price, it's suggested to go to Yangmingshan for better value. If you live near Taoyuan, a trip to the Beixuan can be a good option for flower viewing. Visitors are advised to contact the farm in advance to inquire about the flower conditions. The terraced hydrangea flower field offers picturesque views with different flower colors on each level, making it a great location for photography.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder made the first move of the NBA off-season by trading young guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for defensive standout Alex Caruso, known as the 'Bald Mamba'. Caruso, a 30-year-old known for his defensive prowess during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, brings his skills to the Thunder playing alongside rising star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Meanwhile, the Bulls acquire Giddey, a versatile player with high basketball IQ and potential for growth in a new environment. Giddey is expected to replace Lonzo Ball as a key piece in the Bulls' rebuilding efforts.
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Former Central Weather Bureau director Zheng Mingdian warns that the summer solstice brings the sun directly over the Northern Tropic of Cancer, making UV radiation easy to exceed safe levels. Taiwan is expected to experience high temperatures, with 10 counties and cities issued heat advisories. Counties like Changhua and Yunlin may reach 36 degrees Celsius, while caution is advised for cities like Taipei and New Taipei. The public is urged to stay protected from excessive UV exposure amid the scorching weather.
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In Taipei, a 40-year-old man surnamed Qiu, who was under the influence of drugs, was reported by his mother after howling at home. Police arrived, arrested Qiu who was found sleeping, and unexpectedly discovered a modified gun and 7 bullets in the house. Qiu admitted to a habit of using methamphetamine but denied ownership of the gun. He was detained and transferred for drug and firearm offenses. The incident highlights the need to continue crackdown on drugs and illegal guns for a safer community.
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Keelung's mayor Xie Guoliang introduced the subsidy policy 2.0 for young people to purchase electric scooters, with a non-mandatory condition of promoting public welfare and replacing old vehicles. The number of applications surged to over 10,000, nearing the budget limit. As a result, various districts have implemented daily quotas, leading to chaotic situations where people queue up overnight, with reports of paying for others to queue on their behalf to secure a spot. This has caused frustrations and disputes among residents. The registration for the program is ongoing until June 28th. The new policy is expected to have conditions for replacing old vehicles but will provide a one-time subsidy for the vehicle body without monthly fees, regardless of the brand.
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On June 21st, the Legislative Yuan voted on the parliamentary expansion reconsideration motion, which is expected to be rejected by the Kuomintang (KMT) and New Power Party (NPP). The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) intends to counter by proposing a constitutional interpretation and interim measures. DPP Legislative Yuan caucus convener Ke Jianming stated that a press conference will be held immediately after the vote to provide the interpretation and measures, ensuring there will be no 'void period'. Ke emphasized the need to respect the responsibilities of the grand justices. Following this, media inquired about the timeline for the interpretation. Ke emphasized the unpredictability and indicated continued reliance on the grand justices.
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On June 20, 2024, during evening trading, US tech stocks experienced profit-taking pressure, causing a lower opening for Taiwanese stocks. While major US indices mostly fell, with Nvidia dropping over 3.5%, resulting in the loss of its global market cap title, TSMC's simultaneous lower opening provided support as the midday losses converged. Despite the initial drop of 254 points to a low of 23151 points, TSMC's relative resilience helped ease the losses, closing with a 152.71-point drop at 23253.39 points. Despite a Dow Jones rise of 299.9 points, Nasdaq fell by 140.64 points, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plummeted by 155.11 points. TSMC's ADR fell by 2.4% as its stock price dropped, but it maintained a market cap above 25 trillion NT$. With Hon Hai and MediaTek also declining, market analysts suggest observing maritime and power-related sectors and the new Taiwan 50 (0050) component stock changes for investment opportunities.
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Today marks thе tеnth ѕоlаr term 'Summer Sоlѕtісе' in the twеntу-fоur solar terms, rерrеѕеntіng the lоngеѕt dау and thе ѕhоrtеѕt nіght of thе уеаr. According to the devоtіоnаl wеbѕіtе 'Spirit Bоx Nеtwоrk', mоdеrn рeoрlе сan uѕе thіѕ tіmе to adjust mеntаllу and рhуѕiсаllу, followіng '3 ѕtерѕ' tо іnvоke gooоd luсk аnd рrepare for the ѕесоnd hаlf of thе уeаr, and thеrе аre '3 zоdіасѕ' thаt wіll ѕee a grеаt tаrnаround after thіѕ day. The article аlѕо suggests 3 practices, with Step 1 uѕіng thе Sun's еnergу, Step 2 іnvolving the purіfісatiоn of hоmеs using watеr lіly techniques, and Step 3 enjoying ѕummеr ѕоlblоssоm tea оn Summer Sоlstісе day.
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In Taipei's Nangang District, a distressed mother reported her son to the police after he had a drug-induced seizure and was yelling uncontrollably at home. The police arrested the son while he was asleep and found drugs in the house. Additionally, a handgun was discovered hidden under an altar. The son admitted to drug use, and the case has been handed over for legal proceedings. The incident serves as a reminder to avoid drugs as they can have severe consequences.
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美式賣場Costco在台灣擁有14間分店，7000名員工，離職率低於3％。Costco實行「自動調薪」機制，使非主管職月薪可達近65K。公司強化薪資和福利，員工工時滿1040小時會自動調薪，非主管職最高時薪達369元，月薪接近65K。
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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son shared his ambition to achieve artificial super intelligence, which he believes will surpass human capabilities by a factor of 10,000. Son discussed the group's focus on combining robotics with AI for mass production, logistics, and autonomous driving, emphasizing the need for significant capital and partnerships. While Son's reputation as a visionary investor faced challenges due to startup failures, the success of SoftBank's subsidiary Arm has boosted his standing, despite pressure from activist investors like Elliott Management for a share buyback.
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台北捷運宣布，貓空纜車將從6/24起暫停營運長達19天進行年度檢修和改善設備，包括貓空站木棧平台整修、指南宮站外廁所翻修，並進行年度系統測試。預計7月13日起恢復營運，這是受到貓空進入落雷季節影響，為確保安全而進行的年度維修保養作業。
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Today is the annual shareholders meeting for publicly-owned financial holding banks, including Mega Financial, First Financial, Hua Nan Financial, Taiwan Cooperative Bank, and Taiwan Business Bank. Unions, representing shareholders, spoke up to advocate for employee benefits, while senior shareholders expressed hopes for Mega Financial's stock price to reach 50 NT dollars. Shareholders praised recent improvements in employee benefits under Mega Financial's Chairman, Lei Chung-ta, with salary increases and expanded employee stock incentives being highlighted. The meeting also resulted in a cash dividend of 1.5 NT dollars per share and a stock dividend of 0.3 NT dollars, totaling 1.8 NT dollars. Similarly, First Financial Union, as shareholders, emphasized the importance of salary adjustments and enhancing employee stock incentives, demonstrating the company's commitment to employee welfare and financial security.
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Deciding who supports the elderly and how assets are divided often leads to disagreements among siblings. A woman complains that despite her husband and eldest daughter contributing the most to the family expenses, her mother-in-law intends to leave the house to her sweet-talking second daughter instead, causing her husband to feel resentful. The woman questions the fairness of this decision, highlighting differences in financial contributions and responsibilities among her children and husband. The husband's response, 'Who inherits, who is responsible for support,' raises concerns about abandonment responsibilities. The situation triggers various opinions from netizens, with some suggesting equal financial treatment for all children and others advising the husband to handle the matter independently to avoid further complications.
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The Executive Yuan has requested reconsideration of the parliamentary reform bill, and the Legislative Yuan started a roll-call vote today. If all legislators vote before noon, the counting will begin early. The bill was previously passed on May 28, with related documents sent to the Executive Yuan on June 5. After the Executive Yuan requested reconsideration on June 6 and received President Lai Ching-te's approval on June 11, the Legislative Yuan is now conducting a roll-call vote on the matter. The vote includes two cases, each requiring a separate ballot. The process must be completed within 15 days of delivery, or the original decision will be void. The vote is set to take place on the 21st with two separate ballots.
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As the new era of AI in everything arrives, even cooking a meal involves surprising AI integration. Business Weekly exclusively visited Taiwan's kitchenware king, Sakura, at their AI kitchen in Neihu, Taipei. Different from traditional kitchens, this new kitchen automates functions such as adjusting exhaust fans to reduce smoke when cooking, automatically turning off stoves for safety, and ensuring fresh indoor air post-cooking. By utilizing AI, Sakura tapped into big data from customers and changes in Taiwan's housing market, leading to record high revenue and net profit. Their AI products, such as oil fume extractors and gas stove monitors, are driving growth, with high-end models expected to reach a new revenue share of 57%. Through digitalizing internal processes and utilizing data analysis, Sakura responded to the trend of smaller residential spaces merging living, dining, and kitchen areas, resulting in a significant market success.
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Facing an aggressive price war from Chinese brands, Taiwanese bubble tea brand Chatime, a subsidiary under Hexagon, revamped its entire value chain as a strategy to compete. With over 1500 outlets globally, Chatime has taken measures such as redesigning store formats, menus, and packaging to cater to younger consumers' preferences. By reshaping their brand image, expanding product offerings, and introducing vibrant packaging, Chatime aims to regain lost market share and increase revenue per store.
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Chipotle shares dropped over 6% before a 50-for-1 stock split, with institutional investors possibly taking profits as the stock has surged more than 40% this year and doubled since the start of 2023. Technical analysis points to potential bearish signs like a bull trap pattern and weakening momentum, suggesting key Fibonacci retracement levels at $3,066, $2,821, and $2,622 as potential support areas to watch.
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At the parliamentary reform review bill voting day, Wang Yichuan, the executive director of the DPP policy committee, appeared in parliament, opting not to answer media questions regarding allegations of using telecommunications data to identify individuals and whether his presence was meant to identify 'Blue Hawks' using his 'knees'. Wang Yichuan has sparked controversy for admitting on a political talk show to recognizing 'grass' and 'blue birds' by their mobile signals, leading to accusations of government surveillance on citizens. Despite repeated inquiries from reporters, Wang Yichuan remained tight-lipped and quickly left the scene, only briefly responding to party-related questions.
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Global stocks traded cautiously as the dollar reached multi-week highs, while markets awaited U.S. business surveys for insights on the economy's strength amidst high interest rates. MSCI's global stock index was flat, set for a 0.8% weekly rise. European and U.S. stock indices showed similar trends. The Japanese yen weakened, nearing intervention levels, as data showed Japan's inflation rate slowed. The dollar's strength was attributed to the Fed's tight monetary policy compared to other central banks. Asian shares fell due to a tech sell-off, while U.S. Treasuries softened on rate cut doubts.
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The Legislative Yuan voted on the reconsideration motion of the Executive Yuan’s proposed parliamentary reform law today, with the Kuomintang (KMT) launching the 'Blue Hawks' action to support the KMT caucus in voting against the motion. KMT caucus convener Fu Kun-chi declared that after rejecting the motion, they will use the power of hearings and investigations to put corrupt Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials in jail. Over 7000 people participated in the 'Blue Hawks' action outside the legislature, with various organizations and groups showing support, including the KMT caucus and Han Kuo-yu supporters.
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Sharky anchor Li Pei-xuan from CTi News on June 20, 2024, questioned the necessity of recalling legislators following the passing of parliamentary reform bills. The ruling DPP government's various actions, from proposing legislation to threatening constitutional interpretation, has resulted in talks of recalling lawmakers starting February 1 of next year. Public opinions on recalling several legislators have sparked debates on whether such actions are necessary evils or fueled by hatred. The Sharky anchor took to the streets to hear from grassroots voters about their thoughts on which legislator should be recalled, emphasizing the importance of tuning in to the weekly primetime news show for more insights.
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Chen Li-Wen, June 20, 2024, 9:54 PM, Stock market graphics. Sentinel Chen photographed the recent highs and fluctuations of the Taiwan stock market, observing that 44 out of 62 Taiwan stock ETFs closed at new highs simultaneously, benefiting 6.947 million investors. Among them, 00919, with the fifth dividend distribution scheduled for June 24, saw its trading volume rank third today. This high-dividend Taiwan stock ETF has gained popularity, evidenced by its growing market capitalization and investors' eagerness to join before the ex-dividend date on June 21. Wealth management experts suggest that ETFs, especially high-dividend assets, provide stability and resilience in market fluctuations, making them an attractive investment choice for Taiwanese investors looking for steady returns.
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一名網友在PTT發文表示不想工作，計畫全力投資台積電股票，認為沒買股票只靠工作收入的人遲早會墜入底層。此舉引發網友討論，有人支持並鼓勵進場，認為股價還未到高點；但也有人警告別輕易All in，建議慎重考慮投資風險。
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On June 20, 2024, the event 'Cultural Equity Tour - Zhuangtou Theater Limited Art Day' organized by the Ministry of Culture set an impressive record. On June 29, the Paper Windmill Theater Group, alongside 6 other performance teams, performed continuously from 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Dalin Sports Park in Chiayi County. The highlight of the day was the limited edition of 'The Adventure of Don Quixote - Galaxy Pegasus' presented by the Paper Windmill Theater Group, featuring a 25-meter-wide, 20-meter-long flying dragon. This marked the first-ever joint appearance of the flying four-headed dragon and burrowing two-headed dragon after 30 years of the group's establishment. The day also included various performances by different troupes, street artists, creative markets, and cultural currency activities.
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