Reported over 1 year ago
Costco, the world's largest membership warehouse club chain, is expanding its supplier recruitment in Taiwan to partner with more quality businesses and help Taiwanese suppliers sell products internationally. With over 870 stores globally, Costco's presence in Taiwan not only benefits local suppliers but also provides upgraded product options for members. The company aims to assist Taiwanese suppliers in reaching other countries and markets, enhancing brand awareness, and exploring new international business opportunities. By adhering to strict procurement regulations, ensuring product quality, and offering a transparent process for potential suppliers, Costco is committed to fostering the growth and internationalization of Taiwan’s retail industry, providing members with high-quality and competitively priced products and services.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Legislative Yuan will handle the reconsideration of the Executive Yuan's proposed amendment for parliamentary reform on the 21st, with civic groups planning to be at the Legislative Yuan from the 19th to the 21st, prompting both the Taiwan Citizens Front 'Bluebird Action' and the Kuomintang to support parliamentary reform. This Friday, there will be a decisive battle inside and outside the Legislative Yuan for blue and green parties. Taipei City Police announced traffic control measures for the 19th, 20th, and 21st, including road closures and route diversions around the area.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, in Keelung City, the police from the Bai Fu Police Station of the Keelung Police Department's Third Division rushed to an underpass in Dudu District due to flooding caused by heavy afternoon rain. A trailer truck broke down in the water, but thankfully, there were no injuries. The police officers swiftly arrived on the scene, blocked off the area, directed traffic, and coordinated with the city government for water pumping operations. After resolving the situation, the road was reopened before the evening rush hour.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to a special feature by Yahoo, individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of contracting herpes zoster (commonly known as shingles) compared to the general population, with a 2-fold increase in infection rate and a 63% higher risk of hospitalization. High-risk groups identified include adults over 50, individuals with diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, COVID-19 patients, those with irregular lifestyles, high stress levels, and immunocompromised individuals. Diabetes patients are advised to be vigilant in prevention as the infection can lead to severe nerve pain and complications, affecting daily life and increasing hospitalization rates by 63%.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A power outage occurred in the Neihu Technology Park in Taipei causing concerns, especially for the impact on the tech industry. The president of the Neihu Development Association mentioned that as most of the businesses in Neihu are headquarters without air conditioning, there is no significant impact on the industry. However, heavy electricity stocks rose following the outage. While the outage affected about 655 households, the issue was quickly resolved by Taiwan Power Company. Despite not being a power shortage, the incident triggered a surge in heavy electricity stocks.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Berkshire Hathaway，由億萬富翁華倫·巴菲特領導，以其持股增加奧加石油公司股份至接近29%，報導來自路透社引述一份監管申報文件。這項舉動緊隨額外購買295萬股股份，根據監管申報文件透露的資訊。美國證券交易委員會的申報顯示，Berkshire Hathaway投資了約1.76億美元購買這些額外股份，自2024年6月13日以來進行了三次交易。此次最新的股份收購使Berkshire Hathaway的持股份額升至約2.553億股，價值約153.7億美元至2024年6月17日。華倫·巴菲特的企業一直積極增加在這家石油公司的持股，本月的購買達到550萬股。早些時候，巴菲特表示不打算接管這家總部位於休斯頓的公司。}
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Reported over 1 year ago
輝達NVIDIA執行長黃仁勳來台擴大投資，憂心電力充足問題，但經濟部長郭智輝堅稱台灣不缺電。然而，內湖科學園區仍發生1小時停電事件，造成655戶停電，郭智輝強調此次停電是跳電而非缺電，承諾尋找問題點加強補強。
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, a young man riding the Taipei Metro experienced stomach discomfort and sat in a priority seat, refusing to offer it to an elderly man who then verbally abused him and physically assaulted him by hitting his temples. Other passengers intervened, pushing the elderly man away and calling the police. Both parties are now under investigation for mutual assault. This incident occurred at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station on the Green Line. The article also mentions a separate incident where a drunk man was found on the metro and escorted off by security. Additionally, the article advises using location tracking devices for individuals with dementia or young children for safety purposes.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 21, the Parliament will handle the reconsideration of the National Assembly's powers amendment bill. Civic groups are calling the Green Bird back to the Parliament. The legislature has announced the closure of surrounding entrances from June 18, evening 10 o'clock, restricting people and vehicles from entering and exiting. The Parliament is set to deal with the reconsideration of the amendments to the Legislative Yuan’s exercising of powers law and the Penal Code. Civic groups plan to call for a 'Green Bird Action' to return to the vicinity and continue supervising and defending democracy while applying for 72 hours of road access from June 19 to 21.
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Reported over 1 year ago
台灣公民陣線等團體號召民眾參與青鳥串聯活動，將於6月19日至21日再次在立法院外抗議，以監督民主。警方將在立院周邊實施交通管制，影響道路通行，以維護活動安全。管制措施預計持續約72小時，民眾應留意交通狀況並遵守警方指示，以維護交通順暢與安全。
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Reported over 1 year ago
During a legislative session, Kuomintang legislator Niu Hsu-ting expressed concerns over the high housing prices in Taiwan, leading many young adults to face the dilemma of choosing between buying a house or starting a family. He emphasized the need for the government to address the youth housing problem to combat declining birth rates. Niu criticized the government's attempts to lower prices through subsidies, calling for a shift from welfare-based policies to investment-oriented solutions for the younger generation. He also highlighted issues with Taiwan's rental market, where high prices create instability and a lack of security for tenants, especially affecting families with children.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Last month, a legislative battle for parliamentary powers took place in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan. Despite over 100,000 people protesting against the tough amendment, the blue and white coalition managed to pass the amendment bill. A recent poll by TVBS Poll Center shows that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has the highest satisfaction rate at 35%, but the dissatisfaction rates for all three parties are around 50%. The DPP's approval rating has risen to 35%, with the Kuomintang (KMT) at 34% and the Taiwan People's Party at 30%. However, the dissatisfaction rates for all three parties are around 50%. In terms of trustworthiness and concern for public opinion, the DPP ranks first among the three parties. Despite leading in most indicators, the satisfaction rate of DPP legislators is only 33%, the lowest among the three parties.
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Reported over 1 year ago
民眾黨立委黃珊珊強調支持自家版本的「財劃法」，並表示將善盡政策溝通，與藍綠保持距離。她提到柯文哲的叮嚀，被解讀是針對該黨主導人黃國昌。此舉被視為柯文哲與黃珊珊爭取黨內主導地位的一部分。
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute of Sweden released a new report on June 18, 2024, stating that mainland China is expanding its nuclear arsenal at a pace faster than the rest of the world and has for the first time included nuclear warheads in regular deployment. The report estimates that 24 nuclear warheads have been used in intercontinental ballistic missiles. The report also highlights increasing tensions in regions like the Korean Peninsula, India-Pakistan border, and between the US and China, leading to potential nuclear threats. Despite ranking third with 500 warheads, China has shown the fastest expansion rate globally.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Two Japanese institutional investors are hesitant to increase their holdings of French government bonds due to concerns over political instability causing further declines in value. French bonds have experienced significant drops, with the yield spread over German notes widening to record levels. While one investor is maintaining their current French bond holdings, another is taking a cautious approach to assess the political situation before making further investments. Japanese investors hold a substantial amount of French debt, with French bonds being the second-most popular overseas debt after US notes.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
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Reported over 1 year ago
Taiwanese sushi restaurant, Zang Sushi, is hiring with a starting salary of 81K a month for managers, prompting a former employee to share his emotional story of receiving a lower salary at TSMC. The post has sparked discussions online, with many sharing their experiences of the high pressure and long hours at the restaurant, contrasting with the perceived lower salary in the tech industry. The post also received responses from former employees who shared the challenges and health issues they faced while working at Zang Sushi.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, 3:55 AM, Entertainment Center/Taipei reported that 24-year-old Korean cheerleader goddess Lee Du-hye recently moved to Taiwan and was invited to Sanlih News' self-produced entertainment news program 'Little Journalists, Big Stars'. She shared updates, became a dance teacher, and patiently taught hosts Yin Xiang and the most beautiful translator, Qma Ma Youxi, a dance routine. They all danced to the popular song 〈Spicy Candied Hawthorn〉. Lee Du-hye also talked about moving to Taiwan and the difference in moving customs between Korea and Taiwan, her favorite foods in the area, and her unique style that sometimes goes unrecognized by fans. She also shared personal stories and reflections on life, encouraging viewers to watch the show airing on July 7 at 10 PM for more exciting content.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Amazon Labor Union members have voted to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a 1.3 million-member U.S. labor union, giving them more resources to negotiate contracts with the e-commerce giant. This decision comes following ALU's victory in April 2022 when workers at Amazon's JFK8 facility in Staten Island joined the union, marking a significant step in unionization efforts at Amazon in the United States. The newly chartered ALU-International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1 will represent around 5,500 Amazon warehouse workers at JFK8 and have jurisdiction over Amazon warehouse workers in New York City's five boroughs.
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Reported over 1 year ago
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Reported over 1 year ago
During a legislative session in Taipei on June 18, Finance Minister Su Tseng-chang, Premier Su Tseng-chang, and Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-long addressed concerns regarding the 'New Youth Housing Scheme' introduced by the Ministry of Finance, which has been criticized for potentially fueling property speculation by relaxing mortgage loan amounts and repayment terms. Premier Su emphasized the scheme's good intentions but acknowledged the criticism and announced plans to convene a meeting next week to review the feedback, implementation process, impact to date, and future developments. Opposition lawmakers raised questions about the scheme's impact on rising property prices and speculation, to which Premier Su stressed that the government will use policy tools to conduct a comprehensive examination and address concerns from various sectors.
Source: YAHOO
Reported over 1 year ago
Brazil's tax authority plans to summon foreign crypto exchanges operating in the country like Binance, Coinbase, OKX, and KuCoin to explain their operations and cooperation with local service providers. The goal is to gather information on transactions for taxation purposes and ensure compliance with regulations. The move comes as crypto assets have surged in Brazil, with 14.5 billion reais declared using exchanges abroad in a recent period.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Jim Parsons 在與《少年謝爾頓》系列結局獲得“第二次封閉”時深感滿足，他在2024年托尼獎上獨家對 PEOPLE 表示：‘這感覺就像是那整個美麗經歷的完美小結尾。’
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, County Magistrate Zhou Chunmi visited the Zhutian precinct of Chaozhou sub-bureau to check on police officers' work and console them for their hard work. Accompanied by the police chief, Magistrate Zhou personally interacted with frontline officers, receiving warm feedback from the staff. He praised the precinct for effectively preventing fraud cases, halting 4 cases this year with a total value of 3.92 million yuan. Additionally, he discussed traffic safety measures and acknowledged the efforts of the police in maintaining public security and traffic order in the community.
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Reported over 1 year ago
A drunk man in Taipei City was found lying in a park in Wenshan District, pretending to sleep. When police arrived, he was taken to the hospital where his identity was revealed. It was discovered that he was wanted by the court for an offense and was subsequently arrested. The police urge the public to report any suspicious activities and maintain public safety by calling 110.
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