Reported about 1 year ago
Hedge funds are experiencing significant gains this year as a result of leveraging momentum-driven trading strategies across various markets. With assets riding on upward or downward trends, managers are capitalizing on reliable patterns, leading to 104 out of 106 fast-money indexes showing positive returns. Elevated yet stable US interest rates are aiding in separating winners from losers based on traditional fundamentals, contributing to a 5.6% industry metric gain, making it the second-strongest year start since 2010.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Popular Chinese actor Hu Ge visited Taiwan after 6 years, attending a youth dialogue event in Taipei where he expressed his willingness to work with Taiwanese directors: 'I am a cheap and easy-to-use actor, so if you have good scripts, come find me.' Hu Ge, known for his roles in dramas like 'Nirvana in Fire,' interacted warmly with fans and expressed his desire to shoot a film in Taiwan, although he currently has no such plans. His visit was brief, lasting less than 24 hours, and he also mentioned missing Taiwan's landscapes and cuisine.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwanese Air Force confirmed the suspension of the salvage operation for the Mirage 2000 fighter jet, coded '2017,' that crashed due to a mechanical failure in March 2022 off the coast of Taitung. Despite initial attempts to outsource the salvage operation, the original contracted company withdrew due to losses, and subsequent bids attracted no interested parties. With the difficulty and cost involved in the salvage operation and the wreckage being unidentifiable due to environmental factors, no companies are willing to undertake the risk of salvaging the fighter jet.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Stocks have been rallying, which can make it challenging to find new investment opportunities, especially for income-seeking investors as dividend yields drop. Despite this, there are attractive income options like real estate investment trusts (REITs) with over 4% yield. Companies such as Agree Realty, Mid-America Apartment Communities, and Vici Properties are highlighted for their income potential and growth prospects, making them smart dividend stock choices in the current market environment.
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Reported about 1 year ago
演員林映彤、黃宏軒、涂善存、席惟倫參加電影《我想和你在一起》映後活動，分享拍攝趣事。林映彤展現武打、吊鋼絲等技能，感受音樂劇挑戰；黃宏軒曾組樂團，涂善存首次挑戰舞蹈，席惟倫為角色下足苦功。電影講述17歲女孩為追尋真愛參加音樂劇徵選的故事，將於7月5日全台上映。
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Reported about 1 year ago
據知情人士透露，奧地利計劃在未來幾周內將經濟部長馬丁·科赫任命為下一任央行行長，以填補羅伯特·霍茨曼的職位。預期科赫將在2025年9月份接任，並加入歐洲央行的政策制定小組，擔任著名的學者和前政治人士，成為該小組中的一員。此舉也表明奧地利可能在未來的政治局勢變化中尋求重組。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of Finance's Uniform Invoice Relay Marathon event begins registration today for the race on September 22 at National Sports University in Guishan District, Taoyuan City. Registration fees for the half marathon and full marathon are NT$200 and NT$400 respectively, with free registration for the 3km leisure group by donating three invoices from September to October, each worth over NT$10. This event, now in its 15th year, offers various race categories and activities, aiming to promote the concept of collecting invoices, cloud invoices, and mobile payments, while supporting disadvantaged groups through public participation. Numerous financial and governmental organizations joined the kickoff event.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A deputy stationmaster at Taiwan Railways Taichung Station, known for recording passengers' violations and posting them on his personal YouTube channel 'Dukoff Taiwan Railways', sparked controversy by yelling 'terminate the contract' when a female passenger did not comply with rules. The deputy stationmaster recently faced criticism after netizens revealed his annual salary of over NT$1.1 million, with some questioning his actions as 'publicly shaming passengers' while others defended his dedication to work. Taiwan Railways confirmed that the deputy stationmasters' salaries range up to seven figures, with about 22.6% of them earning over a million annually, but declined to verify the specific salary of the exposed deputy stationmaster due to privacy concerns.
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Reported about 1 year ago
41-year-old mainland Chinese actor Hu Ge, known for his popular roles in 'Nirvana in Fire' and 'Shanhe Ling,' arrived in Taipei today at 11 a.m., visited the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, and concluded a discussion event with 200 film and television creators. He will be departing from Taiwan on a China Airlines flight at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow, making his entire trip only 22 hours long. Hu Ge mentioned his affinity with Taiwan, having previously visited places like Taitung and Hualien over the past 21 years and expressed interest in bringing his wife and daughter 'Jasmine' for a visit in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Indonesia, a woman in her 50s went missing and was later found to have been swallowed by a 6-meter python, resulting in the snake's abdomen forming a human shape. Famous British herpetologist Mark O'Shea commented on the incident, suggesting that the woman likely died instantly from a python ambush. The husband, village locals, and a nearby village found the woman's body after cutting open the snake's stomach. O'Shea mentioned that the victim would not have suffered much, as pythons' constriction leads to a rapid loss of blood circulation, possibly causing instantaneous unconsciousness or death.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In an exclusive report on June 12, 2024, at 6:50 a.m., a recall action against Legislator Yu Bei Chen has officially started, with many citizens beginning to sign in support of the proposal, sparking widespread social concern and discussion. Yu Bei Chen's controversial statements, actions, and policy positions during his term have led to discontent among some voters, prompting this recall movement. Supporters of the recall emphasize the legality and procedural correctness of the petition, hoping to draw attention to legislators' responsibilities and performance to make political figures better prioritize voters' needs and expectations. Meanwhile, supporters of Yu Bei Chen argue that the recall action may involve political manipulation and highlight his contributions during his term. The outcome of this recall action remains uncertain, but it undoubtedly will have a profound impact on Yu Bei Chen's political career and the local political landscape.
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Reported about 1 year ago
KKBOX's parent company, KKCompany Technologies (KKT-KY), held a press conference announcing the halt of their planned listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange due to the lead underwriting broker claiming insufficient demand as a reason for not submitting the final documents. Despite KKBOX's strong shareholder base including Japanese KDDI, Singapore's GIC, Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Trend Micro, the underwriter's reluctance has led to the failure of the company to go public as scheduled. KKT-KY expressed disappointment and hinted at potential legal action, while also planning to continue developing in music streaming, AI multimedia technology, and cloud services and exploring options for overseas listing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taipei's private St. Joseph's School, established nearly 60 years ago, held its last graduation ceremony with a total of 102 students from junior and senior high school. Impacted by declining birthrates, the school stopped accepting new students starting from the 111th academic year (2023) and is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Education to officially close. After bidding farewell to the last graduating class, the school plans to hold an 'alumni homecoming' event before permanently closing. The school principal mentioned the achievements of the students, with the majority of the senior high school students being accepted into top universities like NTU, NCKU, and NTNU.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Taiwan E-Commerce Development Association launched the 'Small and Medium Enterprise Digital Empowerment Program' in collaboration with Hsinchu County Government to assist local businesses with digitalization and optimization, aiming to improve their digital knowledge and tool utilization. The program, held at the county government hall, focuses on enhancing businesses' digital operation capabilities to boost economic development in Hsinchu. Through the central government's digital program, businesses receive training in digital tools usage and strategies, fostering overall digital operational improvements for increased efficiency and profits.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the 100th anniversary celebration of Huangpu Military Academy, former Army Officer Yu Beichen, now a councilor in Taoyuan, faced backlash from alumni over his political stance, leading to rumors of being blacklisted. The New Party took the first step in initiating a recall against Yu, who responded defiantly by saying he wasn't afraid of it. Accusations include political attacks against Huangpu and unprofessional behavior. The recall process would be challenging, as Yu was elected with over 10,000 votes in a district with a population of over 350,000, requiring over 89,000 votes for recall.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, amidst trade rumors, expressed confidence in proving himself to be the same player he was before. Despite contract restructuring making a trade easier, Lattimore's commitment to the Saints remains strong, as he acknowledged past injuries affecting his performance. With a determination to showcase his capabilities, Lattimore aims to solidify his place in the team and contribute positively to the Saints' defense.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Chen Liwen, June 12, 2024, 6:45 AM – Elan strengthens its core business by acquiring exclusive cooperation with Fingerprint Cards for their mobile device production line and technology. The agreement includes exclusive patent licensing, technology transfer, and asset acquisition. This move is seen positively in the market, as Elan enhances its mobile device technology and fingerprint recognition product line, and gains access to Fingerprints' existing customer base. Elan's Chairman Rosen Jou expresses excitement over integrating valuable assets of a globally renowned brand, with Fingerprints already providing fingerprint recognition services to billions of smartphones worldwide. The integrated Egis-Fingerprints mobile platform will offer high-value services to global mobile device clients, improving Elan's competitiveness in the market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
民眾黨主席柯文哲向黨員發出信件，呼籲傳達正確資訊和懶人包，強調國會應實質監督、效制衡，批評民進黨在國會改革議題上的拖延戰術並質疑執政後否定過去立場，希望持續推動改革和堅持不放棄。信中也反對總統賴清德核可覆議時指控審議程序不符民主原則的立場，呼籲黨員朋友協助傳達更多正確資訊和理念。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Kim Soo Hyun, known as the 'White Daughter-in-Law,' will host as the finale presenter for 'KCON LA 2024', causing much excitement among fans. With his recent surge in popularity, particularly from the drama 'Queen of Tears,' Kim Soo Hyun's every move garners attention, including speculation around his personal life. Fans expressed anticipation for his hosting at the upcoming event, praising the choice of such a strong host, while some criticized the event for lacking prominent artists and questioned the budget allocation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
根據群益投信官網資料，在群益台灣精選高息ETF（00919）換股後，最新前十大成分股包括長榮、聯電、聯發科等，其中營建股權重僅1%。ETF的選股邏輯為挑出市值前300大股票中具高股息潛力的股票，並將於6月24日進行第五次配息，投資人可留意配息情況。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Nantou County, Taiwan, a woman surnamed Huang in her 60s was bitten on the ankle by a snake hiding under her washing machine while doing laundry at home. Family members rushed her to the hospital where doctors identified the snake as a 'Trimeresurus stejnegeri' based on its appearance. After receiving antivenom, the swelling and pain significantly decreased. It is advised to seek immediate medical help in case of snake bites and not attempt home remedies to reduce the risk of infection.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Legislator Huang Guochang of the People's Party held a press conference to respond to the reconsideration reasons by the Executive Yuan, criticizing them as wrong and even calling them fake news. In contrast, Democratic Progressive Party spokesperson Wu Zheng stated that Huang Guochang's remarks are filled with distortions and fabrications, emphasizing that even repeated false information cannot become fact. The DPP will hold an 'Anti-Abuse of Power, Defend Democracy' briefing to educate the public on the truth about the abuse of power by the blue and white party alliance in parliament amid the extended parliamentary debates on the relevant laws.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Li Jie, Wang Jinglun, and Wang Hualin on June 12, 2024, at 6:43 a.m., the Criminal Bureau received intelligence about a suspicious package sent from the US to Taiwan via air freight, leading to a stakeout. Following the recipient's movements and deliveries, the authorities uncovered 16 kilograms of 'marijuana buds' inside the package, valued at over fifty million. The traffickers set up three layers of checkpoints, mirroring a scene from a Hong Kong movie 'The Disciples,' even using two cancer patients as accomplices, promising them 500,000 each to help receive the packages. The police intercepted the operation at the right time, apprehending the main drug courier. The investigation revealed an international drug trafficking group operating through careful planning and surveillance, ultimately preventing the marijuana from entering the black market.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taichung, a 63-year-old woman surnamed Li randomly attacked a female university student, around 21 years old, with 7 hard slaps and pulling her hair when getting off a bus in Dali District. Fortunately, brave onlookers, including an elementary student and a long-haired man, intervened and separated the woman. Despite the police's arrival, the woman remained agitated, resisting and hitting officers before being restrained and taken to the hospital. The assaulted student described the sudden attack as terrifying and praised her classmates for their help, providing crucial evidence for reporting the incident. The police are monitoring the woman's residence to prevent any further attacks, while she remains hospitalized for observation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jim Nickel, the Canadian representative in Taiwan, stated that on average, at least 3 Canadian warships pass through the Taiwan Strait each year, with one already having done so this year; therefore, more are expected. Despite recent warnings from China regarding such actions being seen as provocations, Nickel confirmed that more Canadian warships are likely to appear in the region. Canada, as the chair of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) this year, supports Taiwan's bid to join due to its position in global supply chains. Additionally, Nickel welcomed Taiwanese participation and emphasized the importance of keeping the door open for Taiwan's potential accession to the CPTPP in the future, acknowledging the timely negotiations involved. Furthermore, he highlighted opportunities for Canadian investments in Taiwan, especially in clean energy projects, aiming to attract Taiwanese businesses to the North American market.
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