Reported 11 months ago
In Nantou, Taiwan, an elderly woman in her 80s has been running a tangerine store for over 70 years, inherited from her husband and then her son. After her son passed away due to illness, leaving her alone and unable to continue, nearby residents heard the news and organized efforts to clear out the store by purchasing various items like instant noodles, canned goods, and drinks. The woman sells items at affordable prices, and locals, including school teachers, have been visiting to support her during this challenging time.
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Reported 11 months ago
World number seven Jon Rahm withdrew from the LIV Golf Houston tournament after just six holes of the second round due to an infection in his left foot, raising questions about his performance in the upcoming US Open starting next week. Rahm, who won the US Open in 2021 and the Masters in 2023, is set to address the media on Tuesday before the tournament, but his condition remains uncertain.
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Reported 11 months ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, a mainland drone flew over the Jinsha Sea area on June 8 and live-streamed its journey to Ma Mountain where it dropped flyers congratulating Dragon Boat Festival and wishing well-being to 'Baibai Troops,' before moving on to Kinmen University where Kinmen County Police Bureau received more flyers. The Kinmen County Government condemned the act and demanded an investigation, emphasizing the need for safe and legal drone operations to avoid harm or air traffic safety issues, while urging neighboring authorities to restrain such inappropriate behavior by drone enthusiasts.
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Reported 11 months ago
A serious car accident occurred in Taichung's Nantun District early in the morning at around 1:40 a.m. A black sedan collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the rider being critically injured and sent for emergency treatment. The driver of the car reportedly failed to notice the road conditions ahead, causing the collision. The impact was severe, with the rider thrown 5 meters, and the scene littered with scattered bread pieces from the motorcycle. The driver claimed that the motorcycle's light may have been too dim, causing the accident, and further investigation by the police is needed to clarify the details of the incident.
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Reported 11 months ago
Foreign investors have been pouring money into the Taiwan stock market, with over 570 billion New Taiwan Dollars in net purchases since May. This influx, along with the increase in stock dividends, is expected to result in foreign funds receiving over 680 billion New Taiwan Dollars in cash dividends this year, making them significant winners in the market and providing crucial financial momentum for further investment in Taiwan stocks in the second half of the year.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In an effort to mitigate the impact of a declining birthrate on pediatric care, the Taiwan National Health Insurance Administration introduced additional subsidies for pediatric intensive care units and hospitalization examination fees for newborns, with an estimated cost of NT$3.38 billion. Starting in July, individuals over the age of 65 and other specified groups who receive pre-established medical care consultation and make advanced medical decisions will be eligible for insurance reimbursement. The policy aims to increase the willingness of doctors to engage in such consultations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In the Taiwan pharmaceutical sales rankings for June 8, 2024, two drugs related to macular degeneration have climbed in the top twenty, including the third-ranked cancer-targeting drug and anti-angiogenic inhibitor 'Avastin,' as well as the six-spot jumping 'Aflibercept.' The prevalence of retinal and choroidal neovascularization as a leading cause of macular degeneration has led to the increased usage of anti-angiogenic inhibitors. With an aging population and expanded insurance coverage, the trend of rising medication use for macular degeneration is expected to continue.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
According to the Central Weather Bureau, a front nears Taiwan's northern waters with the island situated at its leading edge. Southwest winds are intensifying, bringing more moisture, leading to intermittent short-term showers or thunderstorms in central and southern areas. Local heavy rain is likely to occur, with the northern region and other areas experiencing afternoon thunderstorms. The bureau warns of notable thunderstorms in the afternoon, especially in Yilan, Hualien, Greater Taipei, and mountainous regions, with temperatures ranging from 29 to 32 degrees Celsius. Due to increased moisture and the proximity of the front, areas should expect rainy weather with risks of landslides, rockfalls, and sudden river surges, particularly in mountainous and valley areas. The alert extends to the next few days with the same weather patterns expected further. Tomorrow will see a continuation of the situation in central and southern Taiwan, with possible local heavy rainfall, while northern and northeastern regions could experience sudden showers. Cloudy conditions can be anticipated in eastern Taiwan with possible brief thunderstorms in the afternoon. Thursday to Saturday may see the front shift slightly northward, bringing more thunderstorm risks for the central and southern regions against a backdrop of cloudy weather in other parts and higher temperatures in the north. The southeastern regions from Wednesday to Saturday should watch out for possible heatwaves. From June 16 to 18, moisture levels will decrease, resulting in showers or thunderstorms in central and southern areas while the rest of Taiwan will be mostly cloudy to clear with occasional brief thunderstorms in the afternoon. The weather dynamics are tied to the front's position near Taiwan and the rich moisture brought by the southwest winds, with uncertainties remaining due to the influence of the Pacific high pressure, necessitating continued observation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Yuanta Financial Holdings (2885) held its shareholders' meeting on June 8, 2024, approving the review reports of the 2023 operating report, financial statements, and distribution table of earnings, distributing a total dividend of 1.3 yuan per share to uphold a stable dividend policy. Despite global economic challenges such as geopolitical conflicts affecting market demand and manufacturing industry contraction, Yuanta Financial Holdings maintained cautious and steady operational principles to achieve a post-tax net profit of 26.566 billion yuan in 2023, ranking fifth among 14 listed financial holding companies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
According to the Taiwan pharmaceutical sales ranking in 2023, nine out of the top twenty medications are cancer treatments, with the lung cancer drug 'Tagrisso' maintaining the top spot. Cancer drug expenditures have been steadily increasing, reaching 39.4 billion NT dollars last year. Experts emphasize the importance of precise medication usage. The list also includes medications for breast cancer, liver cancer, and other forms of cancer, highlighting the significant impact of these diseases on public health.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
在加拿大取得了惊喜杆位后，George Russell表示他对周日在蒙特利尔赢得自己第二场比赛的机会感到兴奋。在一场罕见的F1排位赛‘一比一’中，这名英国车手凭借与Red Bull的Max Verstappen相同的1:12.000成绩夺得杆位，优势在于他在Q3的第一个尝试中取得了这个成绩，而Verstappen只能在第二轮中与Russell相匹配。这是自Formula One开始使用千分之一秒来区分车手以来发生的第二次‘一比一’。Russell将不关心统计上的异常，他只关心自己将第二次站在杆位起步。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang believes Keelung, with a population of over 300 thousand, should have the status and treatment of a special municipality, aiming for city upgrading and potential merger with Taipei City; the Taipei City government noted the partnership that has been forming and expressed commitment to continuing collaborative efforts with Keelung, New Taipei, Taoyuan, and Hsinchu. Public opinion is divided on the matter, with various suggestions for merging or remaining independent, subject to further discussions and considerations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 8, 2024, NVIDIA CEO Huang Jen-hsun hosted a banquet for supply chain partners in Taiwan, gathering top figures in the tech industry. Among the attendees were prominent individuals like Chairman Lin Bai-li of Quanta, Chairman Liu Yang-wei of Foxconn, and Chairman Cheng Ping of Delta Electronics. The banquet aimed to strengthen partnerships, with Wei Nam, a subsidiary of Wistron, showcasing its advancements in AI technology and securing major orders in the industry. Wei Nam's Chairman, Hong Li-ning, was thrilled to meet with Huang Jen-hsun, emphasizing the company's commitment to optimizing IT technology for AI training and inference needs.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Following the launch of Morgan Direct in 2023, Morgan Asset Management makes another move in inclusive finance in 2024 by collaborating with LINE Bank to sell over 40 domestic and foreign funds. This partnership aims to make mutual funds more accessible to Taiwanese investors who use LINE daily, potentially advancing Morgan's position in inclusive finance. The collaboration is seen as significant by Morgan, injecting new energy into Taiwan's financial market and aiming to service more young or online populations with professional financial investment services through LINE Bank. By listing Morgan funds, LINE Bank customers can conveniently invest in popular overseas markets such as the U.S., Europe, and Japan, including specific funds like the U.S. Technology Fund and the Morgan Emerging Technology Fund, catering to various investment themes.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
回顧上半年全球金融市場強勁，台股走勢亮眼，國泰證券預期下半年展望樂觀，AI投資熱潮延燒帶動股市表現；晶圓代工大廠、AI供應鏈強勁表現可望帶動整體出口增長；全球市場展望涉及美國市場發展、雲端運算部門表現、全球央行利率決策，國泰證券看好明確寬鬆貨幣政策對市場增長帶來支持，但也提醒金融市場風險多變，投資者應慎重調整投資策略。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
On June 8, 2024, at 6:21 PM, a well-known restaurant in Dalin Town, Chiayi County, 'Dalin Dog Tail Chicken,' experienced a fire in the kitchen around 2 PM this afternoon. The fire quickly spread to the adjacent metal warehouse, affecting a small truck as well. Firefighters extinguished the blaze promptly, with the kitchen area burning up to 120 square meters and no casualties reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by fire investigators. The Chiayi County Fire Department received reports of the fire on Zhongshan Road in Dalin Town in the early afternoon and successfully contained it. Reminder to install residential fire alarms to detect fires early and ensure safe evacuation. The restaurant was closed during the incident, and the owner rushed to the scene upon notification to find the restaurant severely damaged, spreading to the nearby warehouse. Further investigation is pending to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
金管會拟改革恢复「損害填補」原则，限定实支实付险正本理赔与損失分摊，富邦人寿7月起停售12张保单，包括九张住院医疗险和两张意外伤害险，表示其独有的实支实付平準费率将告终。富邦人寿将实支医疗险改为一年期以遵循新规，同时以降低资本压力为主要考量。其他寿险公司表示将配合调整商品，因应停售潮波。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
NVIDIA執行長黃仁勳搭乘私人專機離開台北，目的地為美國夏威夷檀香山機場，飛行距離約8,415公里，飛行時間長達9小時6分鐘。此行被猜測是為了補給專機的燃油。黃仁勳入選自己的專機VistaJet「9H-VIC」（龐巴迪7500），能進行直飛。他將在明日早上抵達夏威夷檀香山機場，成為夏威夷瓦胡島商業區的西北方5公里處的主要門戶機場。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
2024年6月8日下午6:21，大陸無人機由抖音號中利科技操控飛越金門海域，空投傳單給金門馬山哨所，內容稱為給灣灣部隊送溫暖、祝賀端節安康。金門縣警察局接到報告後展開搜索，警方、金門岸巡隊和機動查緝隊參與。傳單內容強調統一中國，呼籲台灣回歸祖國。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The top three OEMs, Wistron (4938), Pegatron (2382), and Quanta Computer (2356), are holding shareholder meetings this week with a focus on the delivery status of the 'world's strongest AI chip' GB200 servers and this year's AI server prospects. As Wistron CEO Ye Li-cheng leads the meeting for the first time, attention is drawn to the company's new developments. Pegatron will also hold its meeting on the 14th, with a focus on the performance of its iPhone OEM business in the second half of the year and the progress of new AI server orders. Quanta Computer's Chairman Lin Pai-li will discuss the latest AI prospects and address industry trends regarding AI and robotics. This year marks a significant transition for Quanta Computer with a focus on AI development and application, looking towards an expanding AI market.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
An elderly man in Kaohsiung has been feeding monkeys almost daily outside the zoo and dares people to report him, claiming 'no assets, not afraid.' The National Park Management Office hosted an event to make 'monkey dumplings' from natural ingredients to promote not feeding them. It is illegal to feed wild animals in national parks, with fines up to $10,000; the elderly man, despite not being in a national park area, is still subject to city fines up to $10,000. Feeding monkeys can disrupt their behavior and cause health issues.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The administrative proposal of parliamentary reform faced difficulties, with the Nationalist Party intending to request Legislative Yuan reconsideration after approval by President Lai Ching-te, where if no decision is reached within 15 days, the original resolution will be void. To prevent the Green Party from stalling proceedings, the Nationalist Party Members of Parliament advocate for maintaining order in the chamber. The parties are urged to respect democratic processes and avoid disruptive behavior, as failure to handle the reconsideration within 15 days would lead to its automatic enforcement, prompting continued vigilance in legislative proceedings.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Greenpeace reported at least one hundred temporary waste sites across Taiwan, with sixty located less than two kilometers from schools and eight near water source protection areas. As of the end of last year, the total amount of waste in temporary storage, as calculated by the Ministry of Environment, reached 840,000 tons, scattered across Taiwan. Some of these waste mountains have reached heights of two to three stories, emitting foul odors, and have become an eyesore in Taiwan's skyline. The Environmental Bureau expects it will take twelve more years to fully process all the waste. Issues with waste management and pollution, especially near areas like the Hsinchu Science Park, pose health risks and environmental threats to nearby communities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
In order to block parliamentary reform, the DPP government in Taiwan has been collaborating with 'green camp' protesters, swiftly submitting the parliamentary reform bill for reconsideration and planning to launch a campaign to promote 'anti-abuse of power.' The move has sparked counteractions by the blue camp, with tensions escalating between the ruling and opposition parties. If such discord continues to rise, it could hinder the operations of the minority government for the next four years, as highlighted by the recent legislative struggles and confrontations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
According to the report on June 8, 2024, the temporary storage of household garbage in various regions of Taiwan, such as Taoyuan, Tainan, Hsinchu, Pingtung, Nantou, and Yunlin, has resulted in the piling up of garbage mountains due to lacking handling capacity or central dispatching failures, causing issues like foul odors, pollution, and contaminated water, resembling ticking time bombs. Termed as 'active volcanoes' prone to burning, the situation is likened to a 'local tumor.' The continued burning of these landfills releases thick smoke and intense odors, affecting nearby residents significantly. The situation is described as terrifying, akin to a biochemical weapon. Various proactive measures are being undertaken to mitigate the risks, such as enhanced monitoring systems, strengthening firefighting measures, and promoting waste-to-energy processes.
Source: YAHOO