Reported about 1 year ago
Jolin Tsai officially announced that her concert for 'Things That Have Become Somewhat Luxurious' on October 5th will be held at the Kaohsiung Arena in 2024. She plans to make changes to her setlist by adding surprises for the audience in different performances. Tsai is excited and eager to provide a unique and enjoyable show for the Kaohsiung audience, expressing her love for the city and its specialties. She also hints at potential special guests, emphasizing the importance of freshness and entertainment in their collaborations.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After the Legislative Yuan recently passed the 'Five Parliamentary Reform Laws,' the Executive Yuan put forward a reconsideration case, approved by President Lai Ching-te, with the official document arriving at the Legislative Yuan. Speaker of the Legislative Yuan Han Kuo-yu convened a consultation with the three party caucuses this morning at 9 AM. The reconsideration case must be voted on by the 26th, with potential voting dates on the 18th, 21st, and 25th. Various party officials expressed their stances on the matter, aiming for swift resolution and criticizing any attempts to delay the process.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan enters mango season, with Far Eastern SOGO Zhongxiao store introducing the premium 'Dragon Lobster Mango.' They will distribute 50 lobsters mangos for free with the presence of Deputy Director Yao Zhiwang from the Council of Agriculture, allowing people to taste the exquisite mangoes ahead of time. These mangoes, grown in Pingtung, are produced with top technology and show unique flavors, aiming to enter Japan's high-quality market. Purchase over 1000 yuan will receive a box of premium eggs as a gift. The store also sells limited gift boxes and single pieces, with special prices ranging from 180 to 189 yuan each, with a total of 500 available; and offering 100 boxes of eggs (10 pieces) for purchases over 1000 yuan. (Image: Far Eastern SOGO) Far Eastern SOGO Zhongxiao B2 Fresh Mart aims at the high-end market by introducing the premium 'Mango Dragon' in-store. They will have Deputy Director Yao Zhiwang from the Council of Agriculture distribute 50 lobsters mangos on June 13 at 2 pm for people to experience the unique flavor of these top-grade mangoes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Today, influenced by the southwestern wind, areas south of Miaoli in Taiwan may experience brief showers or thunderstorms intermittently. Due to the southwest wind descending, some areas in Greater Taipei may see temperatures exceeding 36 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists caution that it will be hot from morning to night, with temperatures ranging from 32 to 35 degrees Celsius in most areas and possibly reaching around 36 degrees in certain regions. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, labor, and exercise, protect against heat injuries, apply sunscreen, stay hydrated, and be cautious of heatwaves, particularly in areas where temperatures are 36 degrees Celsius or above. Nighttime temperatures are predicted to stay around 26 to 28 degrees Celsius. Visitors can also check out the news article about a 2-meter-long black-browed keelback snake in Taichung and a boat tour to see dolphins in Hengchun.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the early morning of June 12, 2024, a fire broke out in a residence in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, resulting in the death of three individuals. The fire was suspected to have been caused by a charging lithium battery explosion. The mother and one of the sons were pronounced dead after being sent to the hospital, while the other son was found dead at the scene. Firefighters took an hour to extinguish the flames, with the blaze consuming an area of 150 square meters. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Potter King, a popular Taiwanese social media influencer, announced on Facebook that 10 groups of Taiwanese influencers would be travelling to China to film videos, speculating that the Chinese government is allocating funds to promote cross-strait cultural influence. While the content is said to avoid political topics and external links, many internet users were shocked by the news, with some commenting that the situation was not unexpected. The claims made by Potter King have not been verified by relevant authorities yet, but the potential cultural exchange initiative has raised concerns among the online community.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Federal Reserve officials signaled one rate cut this year, but remained open to two as Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the new forecasts' conservative approach. The Fed updated economic projections after a policy meeting, expecting to lower borrowing costs only once in 2024 instead of the previously planned three cuts, citing optimism despite elevated inflation forecasts. The committee held the benchmark rate steady, with investors anticipating two cuts this year. Powell underscored uncertainty over monetary policy impacts, emphasizing a split within the committee regarding rate cuts and longer-term projections, hinting at the potential need for more cuts depending on economic data.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Boston Celtics have officially ruled out Kristaps Porzingis for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks due to a left leg injury. Porzingis sustained the injury in Game 2 and was described as day-to-day initially, but further testing by the medical team deemed him unfit to play. This unexpected development sets the stage for the Mavericks to bounce back at home after the Celtics took a convincing 2-0 lead in the series.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Experts warn that the COVID-19 virus has evolved into the KP.2 and KP.3 variants, which may interact with other strains in the future, potentially causing a new pandemic. While Taiwan still primarily deals with the JN.1 strain, the KP.2 variant is increasing at a rate of 7% per week in the US, followed closely by KP.3. Concerns arise as these variants compete in transmission and immune evasion capabilities, with potential impacts on Taiwan's outbreak as US students return to the island. Vigilance and adherence to preventive measures are advised, especially with concerns about the efficacy of current vaccines against these new variants.
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Reported about 1 year ago
US bond market climbed after a $22 billion Treasury sale saw strong demand, fueling a rally due to bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this year amidst signs of disinflation. Treasuries soared, 10-year yields approached their lowest since March, and an auction of 30-year debt had high demand. Stocks struggled near all-time highs amid political risk in France. Producer price index unexpectedly declined, showing inflationary pressures are decreasing, while jobless claims increased. Fed swaps indicate expectations of nearly 50 basis points of easing in 2024, and the S&P 500 and Stoxx Europe 600 Index faced fluctuations amid the news.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Angelina, daughter of Yangfan, is planning a personal album and applying for music composition courses at universities like New York University and the Berklee College of Music, intending to work and study simultaneously. As a first-time instructor, she stays calm and true to herself, sharing her genuine and precious creative process through personal stories and memories. Meanwhile, Polin, after his concert, is busy writing songs, taking breaks in Okinawa to enjoy the ocean's power and decluttering his living environment. Weixiang, a nominee for this year's Golden Melody Best New Artist, is preparing for a solo concert on June 21 and recording a new song, expressing his joy of being an instructor at the Iron Rose event and believing that creating music is a way to understand oneself and the world.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The next season of Bridgerton, Season 4, is not expected to arrive until 2026 as it takes about two years to produce each season, including filming, editing, dubbing, and writing. The upcoming season is still in the works, but fans will have to wait a bit longer to enjoy the next love story in the series.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the bodies of one man and two women were found in a hotel room after they did not check-out on time and the police were called to investigate. The male victim was a somewhat famous social media chef and the scene showed no signs of struggle or foul play. Prescription drugs were found, but not in lethal amounts, and there were no signs of forced entry. A letter with negative content detailing each person's grievances was discovered at the scene. The incident is suspected to be a suicide pact due to emotional distress, but the exact cause of death and sequence of events are still under investigation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Revolut, a UK fintech firm, is set to become the first tenant in a newly refurbished building in London's Canary Wharf financial district, increasing its office space by 40% to accommodate the growth in its workforce. The company will occupy four floors in a 10-year lease from May 2025, with plans to expand its office space to 113,000 square feet. This move marks a significant development for Canary Wharf as it faces the departure of other high-profile tenants, and Revolut aims to increase its workforce to 11,500 by the end of 2024.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the May constituency change of Cathay Taiwan Select High Dividend Equity ETF (00919), the latest top ten components have been unveiled. Based on data from the Cathay Site, the top ten components and their respective share weights are TSMC 9.69%, CTBC Financial Holding 9.38%, MediaTek 9%, Evergreen Group 8.9%, Novatek 8.76%, Evergreen Marine 6.6%, UMC 6.3%, LSC 4.81%, Zhonghao 4.28%, and ASE 3.4%. While traditional components like Evergreen, TSMC, MediaTek, Novatek, CTBC Financial Holding, LSC, Zhonghao, and ASE remain, new additions include Evergreen Marine and UMC. Overall, there is a mix of electronics, traditional, and financial stocks for risk diversification. Sector updates indicate that the ETF may see a rise in construction and medium-sized financial stocks' cash dividends this year, but their weight in the final allocation is around 1%, showing the importance of considering factors such as cash dividend rates, market capitalization, and long-term trading volume when selecting constituent stocks. 00919 is set to distribute dividends for the fifth time on June 24, with an estimated payment of 0.7 yuan, breaking a consecutive 10% annual distribution rate for five seasons. Coupled with a near 20% return on investment since the beginning of the year, investors are advised to keep an eye on entering by June 21. For more insights, the report includes updates on Taiwan's stock hitting a record high of 22,440 points, with TSMC nearly reaching 1,000 yuan, and analysts' outlook on future trends amidst the freeze in the central bank's interest rate and sudden increase in reserve requirements, along with the sixth wave of credit control measures in the housing market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The continuous rains in Miami and Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday caused severe flooding, with reports of stranded cars, significant flooding in Hallandale Beach, and disruptions at airports and on highways. Social media was flooded with content showcasing the impact of the heavy rainfall, including videos and images of flooded streets, stranded vehicles, and people attempting to navigate through the water. The Florida Panthers' departure for the Stanley Cup Final was delayed, and residents were advised to stay home and avoid driving through flooded areas to ensure their safety.
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Reported about 1 year ago
澳大利亚航空公司Qantas周四表示，将以2.11亿澳元（1.406亿美元）收购在线旅行业务TripADeal剩余的49%股权，以利用假期预订的强劲需求。随着疫情后旅行限制的放宽和对假期的需求增加，在线旅行预订得到了提振。这项交易将使该集团结合Qantas和合作伙伴航空公司Jetstar的网络与不断增长的精选旅游市场，加深协同效应。预计到2024年6月底完成的TripADeal剩余股权收购交易后，Qantas预计集团将至少每年实现至少2.5亿澳元的成本和收入协同效应。Qantas表示，TripADeal在收购后将继续作为独立业务运营，与各种旅行合作伙伴和航空公司合作。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Starring actors such as Lu Yi-Jing and Chun Feng, the Taiwanese film 'The White Dog That Wears the White Coat' performed exceptionally well at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, receiving multiple nominations and awards. The Ministry of Culture and the Taiwan Film Institute held a press conference to celebrate the returning award-winning and nominated teams, emphasizing the importance of Taiwan's support in bringing the film to Cannes. The movie won the 'Golden Camera Award of Special Mention' and the crew expressed their hopes that the film's themes would resonate with audiences. Culture Minister Li Yuan also attended the event, praising the teams and highlighting Taiwan's recent success in the international film scene, announcing an increase in subsidies for domestic film production to strengthen international competitiveness and recognition.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
夏克立與黃嘉千離婚官司風波延燒2年，近況是他為了節省開銷住進了青年旅社，財務狀況不佳，律師費用龐大，目前參與製作節目，希望能開發符合國際市場的節目。
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Reported about 1 year ago
近日微博瘋傳了陸劇《玫瑰的故事》演員的片酬，霍建華的約8947萬台幣位居第5，劉亦菲以2500萬人民幣（約1.11億台幣）居首，劇情主要講述女主人公成長轉變，其中男演員片酬也引發熱議。不過片酬信息來源未得證實前，仍應保持懷疑態度。
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Reported about 1 year ago
白安近期推出新歌〈亂七八糟的夢想〉，是為戲劇《幸福房屋事件簿》量身打造主題曲，描述自己心理狀態。曾在歐洲取景時感到靈異現象，一次外出突然高燒不退，即使吃退燒藥也無效，後來念了經文才緩解。她雖未確定是靈異現象，但覺得難以解釋且神奇。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo Sports ranked all MLB City Connect jerseys from the Dodgers at No. 28 to the Marlins at No. 1, with each team having released their set over the past three seasons. Teams like the Yankees and Athletics do not have City Connect uniforms, with reasons explained. The article highlights the criteria for a good City Connect set, provides reviews and grades for each team's jersey, ranking the best design and storytelling elements, ultimately crowning the Miami Marlins as the top spot for their tribute to the Cuban Sugar Kings.
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Reported about 1 year ago
摩根士丹利首席投資官表示，如果美國總統喬·拜登連任，債券市場可能受益，因為他的政府將嘗試提高稅收以彌補一部分政府支出；然而，如果前總統唐納德·川普在11月5日的選舉中勝出，則“對於經濟增長更有利，但對於債券不利”。摩根士丹利首席投資官還指出，過去12至18個月，投資者偏好高質量的大型股票，在這些股票的盈利修訂促使其為這些股票創造了超額收益。他說：“盈利修訂提供了機會給主動投資者，”， Wilson認為能源和金融行業以及中小型企業可能受惠於川普的當選，而大型成長型企業可能受益於拜登的當選。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently held a dialogue with entrepreneurs and experts where he questioned the reason behind the decline in the number of unicorn startups in China. While official media reports vaguely addressed the issue, social media users pointed out that the problem lies with the one asking the question - Xi Jinping. Unicorn startups refer to privately-held startups valued at over $1 billion. Factors like the China-US trade war, geopolitical competition, and Xi's policies favoring state control over private enterprises have contributed to the changing landscape of China's startup ecosystem, with many expressing concerns over the government's increased intervention and restrictions on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Recent developments include General Motors' Cruise self-driving-car company resuming manual driving in Phoenix, Houston, and Dallas while negotiating a union deal in Ohio and approving a $6 billion stock buyback program. Despite challenges, GM has announced a $850 million investment into Cruise, while analysts like Citi and Bank of America Securities view these moves as positive and expect better second-quarter earnings for GM.
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