Reported over 1 year ago
「2024亞太區農業技術展覽暨會議」盛大開幕，農業部特別邀集台灣13家優質科技農企共同參展，展現智慧農業和環境友善農業資材的產業實力，以推動農業技術的創新應用，引進國內外參展商及買家資源至中南部農業生產區域，透過展示永續發展、創新技術和友善環境的產品和技術，促進國際農業科技交流合作，力求解決全球農業問題。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Readers shared experiences where popular items like chicken wings, Star Wars, Carhartt, cities like Nashville and Austin, horror movies, BookTok, subscriptions, Etsy, overused words, tacos, national parks, crafting, and concert ticket pricing were disappointing when they became excessively popular. Many noted a decline in quality or authenticity with the increased popularity of these items.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, Russian President Putin visited North Korea after a 24-year gap and was warmly received with a high-profile welcome. He held a 90-minute bilateral meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un followed by a two-hour one-on-one conversation. The two leaders signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, pledging mutual support in the face of aggression and enhancing ties to jointly resist Western camps led by the U.S. Putin's visit and the signing of the agreement mark a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Reports reveal that Chinese construction company Hongtao Group maliciously deceived investors with 'opaque information', hiding poor business operations while frequently releasing 'positive' news and concealing top executives reducing their holdings, with CEO and vice-chairman secretly fleeing, leaving over 70,000 shareholders affected. Despite the stock's steep decline by approximately 73% in 3 months, nearing delisting risk, the company continues to release positive news. Recent events include the stock dropping and surging due to a change in major shareholders, drawing millions in funds before closing with a steep drop, prompting authorities to intervene. The vice-chairman resigning for 'personal reasons' and planning to reduce holdings added to the company's credibility crisis. The chairman denies any wrongdoing, stressing significant financial support provided by himself and family to help the company survive and vowing to protect its listing status through judicial restructuring for a fresh start.
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Reported over 1 year ago
As the 35th Golden Melody Awards enter the final countdown, popular band G.E.M. is nominated for 'Best Band Award', 'Best Chinese Album Award', 'Album of the Year Award', and 'Song of the Year Award' for their song 'Flying with You'. This marks their third nomination, with previous losses. They have expressed their desire to win this time, promising to treat fans with a hundred hamburgers if they do. Cloud An, who turns 30 on the 24th, hopes to win all four awards. The band also talked about their song 'Dark Again', nominated for 'Song of the Year', conveying a message of strength for those striving in life. Despite their busy touring schedule, G.E.M. is already working on new music for their fans to look forward to.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A man in his thirties, who neither smokes nor drinks and has no family history of cancer, was shocked to discover 11 lung nodules after a low-dose CT screening. The man sought help from Dr. Su Yifeng, a thoracic specialist, who shared the case on social media. After six months of treatment, the nodules decreased to only 2, showing significant improvement. Dr. Su emphasized the importance of continued monitoring and treatment for lung nodules, as they can be benign or malignant, to prevent inflammation or localized infections.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A snake, suspected to be a python, was found inhabiting a rented home in Puli Township, Nantou County, where it left behind food scraps and a complete shed skin. The discovery alarmed the tenants who had not visited the place for some time, leading them to contact firefighters for help in removing the unexpected guest. The non-venomous pet snake had likely been residing in the home for at least half a month. Pythons are known for their small size, lack of aggression, and popularity as pets among the public.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In Taichung, Taiwan, police received a report on June 19, 2024, about a suspect who had sent a threatening letter to harm hospital supervisors and nurses and intended to return for treatment. Unable to refuse medical treatment to patients, the hospital sought police assistance, with officers patrolling and stationed outside the clinic to prevent any potential violence. The suspect, who had previously made inappropriate comments to a nurse and was under close monitoring by hospital security, sent the threatening letter out of dissatisfaction. Despite being apprehended for the threat, no violence occurred during his visit due to tight security measures implemented by the hospital and police coordination.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, before 8:03 am, Sun An-jou and his agent, Chu Yi-ming, were found walking around the Xinyi District with a gun, claiming it was harmless and not dangerous. However, their actions caught the attention of the authorities, leading to a search at Sun An-jou's residence in Beitou where a gun, a dagger, and black powder suspected to be gunpowder were confiscated. Both were interrogated by the police, and Chu Yi-ming even posted on Instagram questioning the police procedures. When Sun An-jou and his agent were brought in by the police, Sun Peng and Di Ying cooperated and even woke Sun An-jou up. The search at their home revealed a gas gun, a dagger, and suspected gunpowder. The agent insisted the gun was not dangerous, but carrying such a weapon in public raised concerns. The incident is still under police investigation.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, Kaohsiung Post Office arranged a visit for approximately 70 students, teachers, and accompanying parents from Xinxia Elementary School in Zuoying District. The guided tour provided basic understanding of postal, savings, and philately services, leading to a positive educational outcome. The tour included introductions to the history of the post office, its modernization, and online services, emphasizing the convenience of smart e-postboxes. The students showed keen interest in stamp collection, AR technology, and left with a memorable impression of Kaohsiung Post Office's digital services area, promoting public awareness and community integration. Liang Liyan, the director of Kaohsiung Post Office, highlighted the institution's commitment to public service and enhancing people's familiarity with postal services in daily life.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Recently, some students at National Taiwan Normal University received fraudulent messages claiming to be from school administrators stating that students with half their credits failing would be expelled, and prompting them to click a link to participate in a transfer exam. The school clarified these were all false messages and that the system of 'failing half' had been abolished since 2011. Concerns arose as students feared their personal information would be compromised if they clicked on the link, but fortunately, swift actions by students contacting teachers and the administration prevented any harm. The school also notified the police to assist with the situation. Education authorities have recorded 517 scam cases in the 111th academic year, affecting 592 individuals, primarily university students, with 299 cases and 322 victims.
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Reported over 1 year ago
After bidding farewell to the last and only graduating student, the Hudong Branch School of Nan Sixin National School in Tainan City, established in 1924, will officially close in August this year due to the impact of declining birth rates. The school had only six remaining students in grades three to six in the 112th academic year, with no new admissions over the past two years. The last graduating student, Xu Ruijun, received the Tainan City Mayor's Sports Award during the graduation ceremony, marking the end of an era for the school.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The World's Top 12 Baseball Tournament is set to open in Taiwan this November. In preparation, CPBL has invited the Czech Republic National Team to Taiwan on November 2nd and 3rd to play 2 exhibition games at the Taipei Dome during Taiwan's national team training period. The aim is to help the Taiwanese players adapt early to international competition and gain valuable experience for this year's Top 12 tournament. The Czech team, ranked 15th globally and in the top 3 in Europe, will bring players like Daniel Padysak, Matej Mensik, and Ondrej Satoria to showcase their skills in Taiwan.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The American consumer, crucial for US economic growth, is showing signs of weakness as consumer spending slows and the job market softens. Inflation remains a central concern for the Federal Reserve, Washington policymakers, and businesses, as a decrease in consumer spending due to higher prices can negatively impact the economy. Despite previous strong consumer spending driven by factors like a resilient job market and government stimulus, cracks in economic growth are emerging, potentially leading to a need for Fed interest rate cuts and challenging the current market expectation of a soft economic landing with controlled inflation and no recession.
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Reported over 1 year ago
While attending a forum in China last week, KMT Vice Chairman Connie Chiang sparked controversy by stating that as a true Taiwanese, one can also be a proud Chinese. At today's KMT Central Standing Committee meeting, Chiang reiterated the importance of being a proud Chinese but emphasized that the Republic of China represents China. Despite alignment with the KMT's cross-strait stance, Chiang's remarks could still be misconstrued and potentially impact the party's grassroots support. However, KMT legislators and officials defended Chiang's remarks in line with the ROC Constitution and Cross-Strait Relations Act.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Taiwan's Wild Horses team has recruited several NBA-level players for the upcoming T1 Asian Tour. Former defensive rival 'Beast' Samuel Deguara, who used to guard 'Monster' Dwight Howard in Taiwan's basketball league, is now a teammate. Howard jokingly mentioned that having Deguara as a teammate is reducing many threats. The T1 Asian Tour Taipei station will take place from July 26th to August 1st at the Taipei Peace Basketball Arena with other NBA standout players joining different teams as well.
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Reported over 1 year ago
With the graduation season in full swing and a wave of fresh graduates entering the market, digital gadgets and home appliances are in high demand to boost productivity and convenience. Taking advantage of the AI trend and energy-saving appliance subsidies, the electronics market is flourishing, especially in AI gaming laptops. One retailer is offering a 'Freshmen Support Season' promotion with a special offer on AI gaming laptops, Apple's new iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air 6 series going on sale, and discounts for specific credit cardholders.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, Central Taiwan University Hospital in Hsinchu held the 'Heart's New Life - Music Spreads Love' event in response to the 113th National Organ Donation Promotion Week. The event featured performances by musicians, emphasizing the importance of organ donation for life continuation. The hospital promotes organ donation through initiatives like marking health insurance cards with donor intentions, introducing online signing processes, and launching voiceprint cards, allowing individuals to record messages to play for loved ones during critical moments to fulfill their donation wishes.
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Reported over 1 year ago
During President Lai Ching-te's one-month press conference, People First Party Chairman Ko Wen-je criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for only establishing committees, offices, and national teams to install their own people, without seeing any tangible results. Ko also questioned the efficacy of the new government's policies and the handling of legislative issues, pointing out the need for genuine reforms and transparency.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The hospitality industry in Taoyuan is facing a severe labor shortage, particularly in housekeeping, with nearly 30% of positions vacant. The Taoyuan City government attributes this to low salaries and lack of flexible working hours, making it unattractive to young people. To address this, a job fair called 'Youth and Silver Generation Co-creation' will be held on Friday with over 800 job openings from 20 companies, targeting individuals aged 45 to 65 and offering salaries up to 60,000 NTD, hoping for an 80% matchmaking rate. The industry is struggling post-pandemic, and despite efforts to recruit new talents, utilizing experienced mid-aged and retired workers has become crucial. The government aims to improve labor conditions in the sector to make it more appealing, while also organizing recruitment events to fill the vacancies.
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Reported over 1 year ago
President Tsai Ing-wen announced the establishment of three major committees, including the Climate Change Committee led by Terry Gou, the chairman of Foxconn, a pro-nuclear advocate. This move raised questions about potential revisions to energy policies. While President Tsai emphasized the need for societal dialogue by inviting a diverse group of individuals, including Terry Gou, to the committees, the impact on future energy policies remains uncertain. The involvement of Terry Gou, who supports nuclear energy, may introduce potential changes or challenges to the current anti-nuclear stance held by the Democratic Progressive Party. Discussions are expected to unfold within the committees to address issues such as nuclear power plant extensions and the role of nuclear energy in Taiwan's power supply.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In Guangdong, China, Mr. Zhang discovered his electric car, valued at 30,000 RMB (about $130k USD), had been stolen and dismantled down to the frame by four thieves. The vehicle had been stolen three times consecutively, with the parts missing from the car. After investigation, the thieves were caught, with one thief pretending the car was his to unlock it, leading to the car being disassembled twice, leaving only the frame. The four suspects have been dealt with by the local public security organs, and further investigation is ongoing.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Russian President Putin visited North Korea after 24 years and officially signed a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partner Relationship Agreement' with Kim Jong-un, which includes a 'mutual assistance clause' in case of aggression against one country. Both leaders highlighted the defense and peace aspects of the agreement, with North Korea calling it the 'strongest treaty ever' and aiming to elevate their relations to an 'alliance' level. The treaty expands cooperation in political, economic, and military aspects, with plans for military technology collaboration mentioned. The Kremlin stated that the accusations of a 'counter-Western alliance' between Russia and North Korea are false, emphasizing that the partnership is for the benefit of their people and not targeting any third-party countries. The treaty comes amidst tensions at the Korean border and accusations of North Korea assisting Russia with weapons for the Ukraine conflict.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Boston Fed President Susan Collins shared in an interview with Yahoo Finance Reporter Jennifer Schonberger that there is no definite timeline on when the Federal Reserve will cut rates, emphasizing the need to let the data guide decisions. Collins discussed the risks of both cutting rates too soon leading to more economic slowdown than necessary and waiting too long. She highlighted the importance of monitoring various indicators, particularly in the labor market, to determine the appropriate timing for any policy changes.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In the early morning of June 19, 2024, Sun An-tso's manager, surnamed Zhu, was handcuffed and arrested for resisting police as they searched Sun's residence. Sun, the son of veteran artist Sun Peng, was already being investigated for carrying a homemade gas gun into a nightclub in Xinyi District, in violation of weapons regulations. During the search, police found the gas gun, a dagger, and black powder suspected to be gunpowder in Sun's room. Zhu's uncooperative behavior during the search may lead to an additional charge of obstructing official duties. Zhu has requested a review of his arrest process, but faces legal consequences for his actions.
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