Reported about 1 year ago
While South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is conducting a visit to Central Asia to deepen energy and critical mineral cooperation, South Korea is also engaged in various drills to counter North Korean threats. The drills include air defense exercises by the South Korean Army in the capital region, deployment of new river-crossing equipment, and the showcasing of a domestically produced 3,000-ton submarine. Alongside these preparations, the US Air Force AC-130J gunship aircraft arrived in South Korea for joint exercises with South Korean special forces, seen as a warning to Pyongyang. Additionally, South Korea and the US held a nuclear consultation meeting to address the growing nuclear threat from North Korea, preparing for the annual US-South Korea joint military exercise in August focused on nuclear war scenarios.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Located on Bo’ai Street in Zhubei, the 1927 old house restaurant is a combination of cultural time tunnel. The first floor operates as a compound restaurant, while the second floor houses a lounge and a time living exhibition area. The house originally belonged to a doctor who practiced in Southeast Asia before settling in Zhubei. In 2023, the house was leased by a public relations consulting company and transformed into a nostalgic dining experience. The restaurant offers creative dishes using natural ingredients and also functions as a space for meetings, art, and family activities on the second floor. The time living exhibition area showcases the early lifestyle of the house owner's family, featuring fragrant old cypress wood furniture, redwood beds, and unique designs. The restaurant preserves the historic architectural and cultural essence of the old house, promoting a blend of culture and cuisine.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A woman vented online about her mother-in-law's insistence on giving their newborn daughter an incredibly tacky name, '廖春勉', causing shock even to household registration officials. Despite the wife's resistance, her husband suddenly complied with his mother’s demands due to the promise of shop ownership, leading to a heated confrontation. Netizens expressed shock and disbelief over the situation, while the wife vowed to change the embarrassing name soon.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 13, 2024, at 6:46 AM, commentator Changping reflected on the impact of the iconic photograph 'Earthrise' taken by astronaut William Anders in 1968, highlighting how it changed humanity's perspective on Earth. Emphasizing the unity of humankind when viewing our shared planet from space, the article touches on the recent passing of Anders and contrasts the spirit of exploration and global unity he embodied with the nationalist undertones of recent Chinese lunar missions. It concludes with a reflection on the importance of transcending national, political, and cultural boundaries to embrace a collective human identity inspired by the view of Earth from space.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As graduation season arrives, National Taiwan University's choice of guest speaker for this year's commencement has sparked discussion. NTU's president invited renowned actress Brigitte Lin to address the graduates, believing she could offer unique inspiration to young people compared to corporate figures. While some graduates expressed confusion due to the generational gap, others look forward to hearing Lin's story, with reactions ranging from surprise to anticipation. Despite differing opinions among students, NTU's selection of Brigitte Lin aims to provide distinct insights for the youth.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Goldman Sachs aims to double its lending to ultra-wealthy private bank clients with account sizes exceeding $10 million over the next five years, as part of a strategy to bolster its wealth management operations. CEO David Solomon mentioned that the bank is well positioned to competitively serve its private wealth clients' borrowing needs. The push for lending comes as a silver lining from Goldman's consumer business setback, with a surge in consumer savings deposits allowing for cheap funding for its markets division and lending across institutional businesses, including private banking activities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recently, there has been a surge in sea urchins at the intertidal zone near Xiao Liuqiu in Pingtung, causing injuries to snorkeling tourists. Some tourists have been stung, leading to erysipelas that has not healed even after a month. To address the ecological damage caused by the 'Mei's Long-Spined Sea Urchin' and 'Aristotle's Lantern Sea Urchin,' the county government has decided to remove them from the conservation list starting from July 1st. In response to the injuries, the government is providing guidance on how to treat minor cases at home, but more severe cases will require medical treatment and tetanus vaccinations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
President Lai Ching-te recently appeared on the cover of TIME magazine after an interview focusing on international cooperation, cross-strait relations, economic development, and global industry chains. Lai emphasized Taiwan's democratic values, the need for unity against external pressures, and the importance of Taiwan's role in global prosperity. He also addressed concerns about China's influence and expressed willingness to assist in regional peace and progress, while outlining a commitment to deepen Taiwan's democracy and safeguard its sovereignty.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 13, 2024, a Chinese community platform called Little Red Book featured an account named 'Soochow University Hall,' with photos attributed to Soochow University. The first post introduced itself using simplified characters as from the 'Taiwan region.' Despite the university clarifying it as unofficial and requesting the posts be deleted, questions were raised about 'undermining sovereignty for recruitment.' The Ministry of Education urged universities to uphold principles of equality and dignity in recruitment. Even after clarifications, Soochow University students expressed discontent over the situation. The Ministry also mentioned optimistic prospects for admitting around 9,000 mainland Chinese students next year, waiting for further responses.
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network, June 13, 2024, 6:45 AM: The Central Bank of Taiwan held its 2nd quarterly board meeting today and decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged as expected. However, considering the recent fervent housing market, they introduced the 6th wave of selective credit controls by lowering the maximum loan-to-value ratio for second home purchases to 60% in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu County, and Hsinchu City. These measures will take effect from June 14. Additionally, the reserve requirement ratio for New Taiwan Dollar deposits has been raised by 0.25 percentage points. The Central Bank aims to further reduce credit resources flowing into the real estate market and monitor the effects of these measures on the housing market for financial stability and sound banking operations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In May, software and some biotech stocks struggled, leading to discounts on growth stocks such as MongoDB and Exact Sciences. MongoDB lost 35% in value, primarily due to fears of a sales growth slowdown, while Exact Sciences lost around 23%. Despite this, both companies have potential for growth, making the recent decline a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for discounted high-growth stocks.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The European Commission has requested information from porn platforms such as Pornhub, Xvideos, and Stripchat on the measures they have implemented to safeguard minors and prevent the dissemination of illegal content online. The companies need to provide comprehensive data on the actions taken to mitigate risks for minors and prevent the amplification of illegal content and gender-based violence by July 4. This request falls under the new online content regulations introduced by the European Union, which require companies to share data, conduct risk management, and undergo external auditing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As Huang Kuo-chang, a legislator from the People's Party, prepares for the 2026 mayoral election, some blue camp grassroots members express anti-Huang sentiments, questioning why the Kuomintang should collaborate with Huang, citing past behaviors and statements that many find it hard to swallow. Huang advises against constant election speculation and refocuses on parliamentary duties. While Huang expands his activities in New Taipei City, discussions on blue-white integration with Kuomintang members in public have led to opposition within the blue camp. Huang stresses the need to fulfill commitments to the people before worrying about future elections, as the feasibility of cross-party cooperation remains uncertain amidst past tensions between blue and white camps in the 2024 election. Despite the challenges, cooperative efforts are encouraged by some within the party for grassroots unity and public favor.
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Reported about 1 year ago
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Reported about 1 year ago
飛兒樂團前主唱Faye因被控未經授權收錄了3首歌而遭到阿沁和陳建寧提告，要求賠償200萬元。法院一審裁定Faye勝訴，阿沁等人上訴二審仍敗訴，連吞二敗。爭議歌曲包括「蒼穹」、「河畔」及「神曲」等。陳建寧旗下的無限延伸公司也對Faye提告未果。
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Reported about 1 year ago
飛兒樂團前主唱Faye被指在個人專輯中未經授權擅自收錄3首歌，阿沁及陳建寧提告求償200萬元，一審二審吞敗。法院認定Faye未違法，表示3首歌為她的單獨創作，並推定阿沁上架其中一首歌。無限延伸公司對Faye提告亦遭駁回，陳建寧等人遭遇踢鐵板局面。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Central Bank of Taiwan implemented the 6th wave of selective credit control measures, reducing the down payment for second home loans in 7 major cities to 60% to regulate the overheated housing market. This affects mainly homebuyers looking to upgrade or change homes, requiring more funds to cover the difference. The new regulations aim to cool down the market and are expected to have a gradual cooling effect, although experts note significant corrections may not be easy given the strong stock market trends. This marks the 6th round of housing market controls in 4 years, reflecting the Central Bank's vigilance towards the housing market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Due to the influence of southwest winds, the southern regions will experience brief showers or thunderstorms, with a high likelihood of scattered heavy rain and continuous wet weather lasting until Sunday. Meanwhile, the northern and eastern regions are advised to be wary of extreme temperatures exceeding 36 degrees. The Central Weather Bureau has issued high-temperature alerts for 4 counties and cities, with Hualien County in particular facing a probability of continuous 36-degree heat. As southwest winds bring hot weather, the trend is expected to continue until the conversion to southerly winds next Monday, gradually reducing rainfall and thunderstorm intensity across the country.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At the Hsinchu City Council's general inquiry session, Mayor Kao Hung-an stated that the city government is fully committed to advancing the reopening and improvement of the baseball stadium in Hsinchu. Despite successful bidding and progress on the removal of excess soil and the planning of the stadium's reopening design, delays by the contracting company have hindered the process, leading to legal disputes and postponements. The city government aims to complete the improvement project by April next year, pending the resolution of external obstacles caused by the contractor's persistent delays.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a routine press conference hosted by MAC Vice Chairman Liang Wenchieh, it was mentioned that there are no restrictions on mainland Chinese artists coming to Taiwan; they just need to follow certain guidelines. If the purpose of their visit is for performances, they can directly apply to the immigration department without special procedures. Liang expressed that they welcome Chinese artists like Hu Ge, and clarified that the visit of Hu Ge and Shanghai's Taiwan Affairs Office Director both had separate application processes. Additionally, other mainland artists are welcome to apply for visits or performances in Taiwan as well.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Foreign investors are increasing their positions in the Taiwanese stock market, with 00940 being the top buy! The market continues to surge above 22,000 points, with foreign investors buying a net of 32.305 billion NTD, following a 16.817 billion NTD net buy from the previous day, showing their confidence in the Taiwanese market. Among the top three net buys were Yuanta Taiwan Value High Yield ETF (00940) with 147,216 shares, Fubon Taiwan Technology ETF (00929) with 64,730 shares, and TSMC (2303) with 39,903 shares. The trend reflects a bullish sentiment among foreign investors, boosting the market to a historic high above 22,000 points.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 13, 2024, Carlos Antonius, the CEO of Chatime's Australian subsidiary, was announced to take on the role of global CEO for the renowned bubble tea brand. With over 9 years of experience leading Chatime's success in the Australian market with 200 stores and positioning it as the top bubble tea brand, Carlos will now oversee the brand's global development and international market expansion. The appointment aims to strengthen Chatime's presence worldwide and drive brand strategies, with the establishment of a global brand operations office in Singapore to attract talent for future international growth plans.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the Mainland Affairs Council's routine press conference led by Liang Wen-chieh on June 13, 2024, the topic of Hu Ge's visit to Taiwan was addressed. Chinese actor Hu Ge visited Taiwan for a day to participate in an audiovisual exchange event, sparking controversy. The Mainland Affairs Council expressed surprise at the limited nature of his visit, with Hu only attending one youth exchange event and not engaging in any other activities, clarifying that it was not related to the Council's activities. The visit was facilitated by a Taipei media production group to promote 'Flowers,' raising questions about the event's funding. Despite the lack of promotion or fan interactions during the visit, the Council approved it as a straightforward exchange case.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A terrifying accident occurred at the level crossing in Jhuci, Chiayi on June 13th morning around 9:00 am, where an elderly man on a motorcycle crashed through the level crossing, hitting the barrier pole and falling onto the railway tracks. Fortunately, the Alishan Forest Railway train was able to stop in time, avoiding casualties. The incident, which occurred in heavy rain, is still under investigation by the authorities to determine the cause. The man involved in the accident refused medical assistance despite the close call. The train delay caused inconvenience to 156 passengers, with the elderly rider facing penalties for violating traffic laws.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Guan Zhang, a popular internet influencer, had his gym in Taichung crashed into by a van, resulting in the arrest of the driver, Lin, on charges of attempted murder. Lin had previously applied for a job at the gym and was rejected, leading to the incident. The court ruled that Lin posed a public hazard and approved his detention. Although no injuries occurred, the court considered the act significant due to its potential public harm.
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