Reported over 1 year ago
On June 21, the Nationalist Party will hold a half-day event starting at 8 a.m. near the Legislative Yuan to demand an investigation into corruption cases. The party plans to mobilize supporters for the event, which is part of their push for parliamentary reform and to hold the Democratic Progressive Party government accountable for past corruption allegations. Nationalist Party legislators and local party branches will actively support the event, aiming to amplify public demands for transparency and anti-corruption measures.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In a program on June 19, 2024, Taipei City Councilor Chao Yi-hsiang raised concerns about the handling of road rights applications by the police, suggesting a lack of experience in dealing with such matters at Taipei's Zhongzheng First Police Precinct. Chao questioned the logic of requiring event organizers to set up and dismantle stages in the early hours of the morning and successfully coordinated with the police to allow the use of all four lanes on Jilong Road for the event. The situation led to discussions about potential hindrances faced by the Blue Bird Movement in returning to the Legislative Yuan and criticisms of the Taipei Police Department's actions. More news on this topic can be found on SET News website.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to consulting firm statistics, there will be 15,000 millionaires leaving China to reside in other countries this year. The global millionaire population will see a record migration, with the majority fleeing Mainland China, the UK, and India. Taiwan is estimated to experience a net loss of 400 millionaires, ranking as the 8th most globally. The top three preferred destinations for millionaires to settle in are the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Singapore. The report by investment consultancy firm Henley shows that Mainland China is expected to have a net outflow of 15,200 millionaires, the highest globally, surpassing last year's 13,800 individuals. The UAE is forecasted to attract 6,700 millionaires, breaking past records, followed by the US and Singapore attracting 3,800 and 3,500 millionaires respectively.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Kaohsiung Blue Sapphire Grand Ballroom, which was popular in the 70s and 80s, is being revived through the Kaohsiung Pop Music Center, hosting concerts and showcasing legendary hosts and performers. This year, beyond the Father's Day concert in August, there are plans for story exhibitions and documentaries to shed light on the grand past of the ballroom. The executive director announced a special project focusing on revitalizing the local content of the ballroom, featuring performances by renowned artists like Hong Rong-Hong. The aim is to preserve and showcase the entertainment heritage of Taiwan for different generations to appreciate.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.'s upcoming IPO, one of India's largest share sales, is projected to enhance the valuations of Indian automakers. The listing could value Hyundai's Indian unit at $25 billion, making it the nation's fourth-largest automaker by market value. This move is seen as positive for the country's auto sector, with local stocks already increasing $70 billion in market value, driven by the growing demand for new vehicles in India.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, the editorial center for Brand Point reported that scams have caused significant grievances among the public. Legislator Liao Wei-Xiang recently questioned the surge in scam cases, with the latest police statistics on June 6 showing 37,823 fraud cases in 112 years, an increase of 8,314 cases from the previous year. The monetary amounts involved have also increased dramatically, reaching a staggering 88 billion last year, marking a new high. Liao raised concerns about the involvement of a few public servants and elites in scam activities, potentially turning a team fighting against scams into one perpetuating them. Liao urged the government, particularly Prime Minister Chu, to be vigilant and address the issue.
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Reported over 1 year ago
At the age of 23, baseball outfielder Qiu Dan from the Rakuten Monkeys faced contract termination after crashing his car while drunk driving on the highway. Following a week-long waiver process and no other teams showing interest, the CPBL officially announced Qiu Dan as a free agent. Despite his past successes in the league and winning a Golden Glove Award in 2021, Qiu Dan did not get picked up by any teams, leaving his future in the league uncertain.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The article reports on the upcoming cultural event organized by the Ministry of Culture, where the Paper Windmill Theater Group will lead a series of performances in collaboration with six other performing groups at Dailin Sports Park in Chiayi County on June 29. The event aims to provide a rich cultural experience for the local community with a lineup of diverse performances, street artists, and a creative market. Children can look forward to a visually stunning performance featuring a flying dragon and the story of Don Quixote, along with various interactive activities and cultural tokens for participation rewards.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Hong Ronghong will perform at the 'The True Love Show: Sapphire Grand Ballroom' concert on August 4 for the second time. He expresses his joy at being invited again and plans to showcase 'Rong-style classics' with familiar songs. While maintaining his vocal abilities, he suffers an unexpected tendon injury from pulling weeds near his new rural home, emphasizing the importance of body maintenance during exercise. Hong jokes about not revealing his physique this time without fellow artist Chen Meifeng present.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, the domestic high dividend ETF, Yuanta High Dividend (0056), celebrated its 14th consecutive year of dividend distribution, surpassing a milestone of 300 billion in assets under management. Known for its transparent stock selection logic based on predicting future annual cash dividend yield, the ETF has been influential in shifting Taiwanese investors from individual stock holdings to ETFs. With a growing number of beneficiaries, the ETF's success marks a significant shift in investment preferences towards ETFs in Taiwan.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Hsinchu City Government refutes allegations made by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Hsinchu City Councilor Liu Kang-yan regarding soil samples from a baseball field, providing screenshots of public conversation in official groups to debunk the false claims. The City Government emphasizes that the accusations are baseless and urges against misrepresenting facts. DPP councilors criticize Mayor Gao Hong-an for deception, demanding the resignation of the Director of Public Works and an apology to residents, while the government asserts that all soil samples were sent for testing, condemning the spread of misinformation by some media outlets.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Alphabet's Google invested in Tempus AI, a new AI company focused on intelligence diagnostics. Founded by Eric Lefkofsky, Tempus conducted its IPO recently, with shares rising significantly. Google's financial relationship with Tempus dates back to 2020, and the company's impressive growth and potential in healthcare diagnostics have attracted Google's interest. Although Tempus is not yet profitable, its market opportunities and successful track record make it an appealing investment for aggressive investors.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Taiwanese singer Hung Rong-Hong reminisces about a past incident where he was attacked by gang members due to jealousy over his popularity as a young performer. Despite sustaining four stab wounds, Hung Rong-Hong continued his career and went on to achieve success in the music industry, receiving multiple awards. He recently performed at the '2024 Love Show' at the Blue Sapphire Ballroom, where he shared his experiences and joked about his enduring career in show business.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to the latest news from Yahoo Taiwan, as of 5:49 am on June 19, 2024, the Central Weather Bureau has issued alerts for heavy rain and downpour due to the vigorous development of convective cloud systems. There is a probability of localized heavy rain or downpour in Nantou County, and parts of Hsinchu northward, Hualien, Miaoli, central Taiwan, Kaohsiung, and the mountainous areas of Yilan. Additional alerts are issued specifically for New Taipei City and Yilan County for heavy thunderstorms until 6:45 pm. Precautions are advised for lightning strikes, strong gusts, landslides, rockfalls, and flash floods in mountainous regions. Yilan County's Fanfanxi area is under a disaster prevention alert until 7:41 pm due to the likelihood of heavy rain and flash floods. Various areas are under alerts for heavy rain across Taiwan, with warnings about thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall, and potential hazards of landslides, rockfalls, and poor visibility for outdoor activities. Take necessary precautions and stay safe.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A student at National Taiwan Normal University received a text stating they would be expelled with a second lower grade for failing half of the credits for the semester, prompting them to click a link. The university quickly clarified that it was a scam text, initiated police response, and informed all students. The misleading message contained errors like misspelling the university's name and providing a link to another school. Students were urged to be cautious of unfamiliar texts and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 19, 2024, the Taiwan stock market soared 452.11 points to close at 23,209.54, with high trading volume. The top four weighted stocks - TSMC (2330), Hon Hai (2317), MediaTek (2454), and Quanta (2382) - together contributed 369.88 points, with a total trading volume of 1559.82 billion NTD. Despite the market hitting new highs, the Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long warned of risks and advised caution. Experts expressed concerns about the rapid rise of certain stocks without substantial profits and the potential impact of AI trading on market dynamics.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Internet celebrity Potter King recently revealed that mainland China plans to invite Taiwanese internet celebrities to film travel videos for free, sparking debate. Kou Naixin, who has been developing in mainland China for many years, commented that it is normal for brands to have promotion budgets and seek endorsements. Kou Naixin, along with her husband Huang Guolun, attended a live streaming show event and mentioned that any brand seeking endorsements is quite normal. However, she also emphasized the importance of values and respect for individual decisions when faced with such invitations.
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Reported over 1 year ago
At the 113th annual shareholder meeting held today (6/19), China Steel reported a net profit of 1.7 billion NT dollars for the 112th fiscal year, with earnings per share of 0.11 NT dollars. They approved a special stock dividend of 1.4 NT dollars and a cash dividend of 0.35 NT dollars per share. Facing the trend of carbon neutrality by 2050, China Steel will focus on high-value-added specialty steel plants and developing the green energy industry to enhance international competitiveness and create a low-carbon steel supply chain. Despite global economic challenges last year, China Steel managed to turn a profit, continue expanding sales of specialty steel products, and rank among the top in operating profit and EBITDA rates. Looking ahead, they plan to enhance operational resilience, explore low-carbon smelting technologies, and deepen the application of AI in production processes to become a smart steel plant.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Mi Sheng, a dark horse winner of the Best Band Award 10 years ago, is once again vying for the award with fellow musicians. During a press conference with Gao Wu Ren, Mi Sheng expressed determination to win, refuting Fire EX's lead singer Yang Da-zheng's comment about not caring much about winning after a previous win. Mi Sheng emphasized the importance of maintaining a mindset focused on victory. Mi Sheng also expressed gratitude for the enduring partnership with the same band members over the years and announced an upcoming concert at the Taipei Arena in September. Additionally, Mi Sheng shared excitement about discovering new talents like the Rubles Choir through their shared nomination for the Golden Melody Award.
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Reported over 1 year ago
這篇文章介紹作者一週至少做一次的簡易4成分吞拿魚沙拉。這道沙拉只需五分鐘，不用量杯，以水煮吞拿魚、美奶滋和辣椒醬為主要成分，搭配小黃瓜，非常方便且美味。作者分享了如何製作這個簡單但美味的午餐選項，同時也建議了不同的變化，讓讀者可以根據自己的口味和喜好進行調整。
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Reported over 1 year ago
In Taoyuan, a man named Lin, drunk in the afternoon, spotted a car illegally parked, attempted to take a picture to report it, and then jumped on the car hood to prevent the driver from leaving. The driver and Lin had a dispute, with the driver trying to drive away, but Lin blocking the path. The situation was recorded and posted online, with netizens discussing the incident. The police arrived and mediated the situation, but both individuals chose not to press charges in the end.
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Reported over 1 year ago
基隆市長謝國樑上任後引發多起爭議，包括政見及NET事件，導致罷免風潮，進入第二階段連署。主導罷免的「山海公民拆樑行動」爆料，近期社群平台貼文遭阻擋，多個基隆社團也禁止討論此話題，宣傳困難。然而，該團體仍以宣傳車、廣告及其他方式努力宣導，呼籲市民支持罷免。
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to CTnews.com on June 19, 2024, 22-year-old Ro Chia-ling, known as the 'nation's sweetheart,' is the only hope for Taiwan's taekwondo team in the Paris Olympics. Despite being sidelined due to injury for 8 months, she is expected to participate in a simulation match in August, where her new weapon may be unveiled. Ro Chia-ling can attack with both legs, switching her main attacking leg from left to right due to an injury. Coach Liu Congda predicts she will face Russian star Tatiana Minina in the Olympics' first round, pointing out that Minina's recent performances and qualifications make for a tough match, but Ro Chia-ling remains competitive in the weight class.
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Reported over 1 year ago
連勝文出席海峽論壇後指出大陸民間對台敵意在5月後急遽上升，留言中至少三成大陸民眾對台不友善，他強調兩岸應以積極誠懇的態度發展關係，並呼籲用和平方式處理問題，希望透過理性務實的溝通了解彼此立場，同時提醒不能讓兩岸再次陷入戰爭的災難與悲劇。
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Reported over 1 year ago
EVA Air has launched the 'Let Me Fly with You' program in 2023 to support early childhood intervention, expanding this year with a donation of a child transport vehicle, an early intervention service vehicle, and four motorcycles to two foundations to serve children in need of early intervention. In addition to hosting interactive therapy sessions, EVA Air invites employees to participate in fundraising activities and collaborates with subsidiaries to promote the initiative. The airline aims to provide resources for frontline workers to serve children with developmental delays in remote areas.
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