Reported about 1 year ago
On June 9th, a retired Chinese naval officer drove a speedboat into Taiwan's Tamsui Pier, successfully 'landing' and triggering national astonishment. In response to the breach of coastal security, the Coast Guard Administration announced disciplinary actions for 10 individuals, ranging from warnings to reprimands, citing failure to intercept a suspicious vessel within 6 nautical miles, allowing it to 'land.' The involved Chinese man is a retired lieutenant commander with a military background, and authorities admitted operational errors leading to the disruptive incident.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Wang Yichuan, the executive director of the DPP Policy Committee, was questioned in Taipei today for suggesting the use of mobile phone signals to analyze the age of crowds outside the Legislative Yuan, raising concerns of monitoring public movements. Following recent protests outside the Legislative Yuan, where tens of thousands gathered, including the 'Bluebird Action' on May 28, concerns grew over privacy violations. While the National Police Agency denied using phone signals to track crowds, the Taipei Prosecutors Office called Wang Yichuan in to clarify the situation as a witness in an ongoing investigation under the communication laws.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to Nikkei Asia, China is currently employing what experts call 'gray-zone' strategies against the Diaoyu Islands (known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan), the Scarborough Shoal near the Philippines, and the Kinmen Islands of Taiwan, engaging in hostile behaviors that fall short of actual conflict, causing concern among multiple countries. These locations lie within the 'First Island Chain' in East Asia, viewed by China as its first line of defense. The article emphasizes the rising tensions in these regions due to China's aggressive actions, with concerns about potential conflict escalation in the future.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Following a 10-for-1 stock split by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), its share price significantly decreased, making some investors question if it's still a good time to invest. Despite the split, the company's business fundamentals and growth prospects remain strong, with demand for its GPUs high. However, the stock's high valuation and potential competition in the chip market pose risks. An alternative investment strategy, dubbed 'the Pelosi strategy,' involves buying deep-in-the-money call options to reduce risk. While the stock split has made Nvidia more affordable, investors should carefully consider the company's future growth potential before investing.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Global e-commerce demand continues to drive growth as Starlux Airlines (ticker 2646) records a total revenue of 2.599 billion in May 2024, reaching a new high for the same period with a 52% year-on-year increase. Cargo operations hit a historical high for the quarter, with a monthly increase of 19% and a staggering 88% annual increase. The airline attributes this success to the robust global e-commerce demand, maintaining high cargo volumes and prices. Starlux Airlines also announced the launch of new routes to Hong Kong, Jakarta, and the fourth regular route to Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island starting July 1st, expanding its network and services.
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Reported about 1 year ago
KMT Taipei City Councilor Li Ming-xian revealed that regarding the election for New Taipei City mayor, People First Party Legislator Huang Kuo-chang had inquired about the possibility of the KMT allowing it, clarifying later that it was Li who proposed the integration and not himself seeking 'concession'. DPP Legislator Lin Chun-xian sarcastically commented that if Huang wanted KMT support, the only way was to join directly, emphasizing that 'Professor Huang could only get KMT backing by joining the party.' Lin further stated that the KMT would not accept concessions, highlighting the intricate dynamics involved. Lin added, 'It's a big concession for the KMT to consider having Huang join the party.' Lin also cautioned Huang to seize the opportunity wisely, as failing to join might mean losing the chance. Lin's remarks hinted at Huang Kuo-chang's previous party-switching experiences and suggested that he might end up 'ruining three parties,' insinuating the complex political situation. Lin even teased about fulfilling the dream of many to 'switch off the KMT's lights.'
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Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network reported on June 11, 2024, that the male group Ozone, who debuted from a talent show, announced their 'Road to the Top' project to release new works monthly, aiming to pursue their dream step by step. After announcing their performance at the Taipei Arena on August 3, they recently released their second project as part of the 'Road to the Top' plan with a surprise concert song 'Speed Reload,' showcasing their support for each other and their journey since debut. The song conveys Ozone's camaraderie and mutual understanding through lyrics, illustrating teamwork and mutual support among Ozone members during game battles, encouraging them to face challenges together with vitality and unity for their upcoming Taipei Arena performance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台北市議會北投士林科學園區案調查小組邀請得標廠商金仁寶和新光人壽到議會說明，專案小組內容包括尚未開工原因及轉移地上權爭議。議員質疑吳欣盈轉任民眾黨立委是否與新光人壽案有關，新光人壽澄清她已不在新光集團任職而且與不動產業務無關。專案小組預計再次開會，市府及新壽對轉移地上權風險把控有不同見解。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau advised the European Central Bank to proceed with caution and avoid rushing into future interest-rate cuts following a recent reduction, emphasizing the need for 'pragmatic gradualism' in timing. Villeroy highlighted the importance of monitoring inflation forecasts amid uncertainty about the ECB's next steps, expressing the view that progress on inflation is positive but doesn't dictate a fixed rate path. He also discussed the differences between the ECB's and the Fed's monetary policies, advocating for a soft landing on achieving 2% inflation in the euro area.
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Reported about 1 year ago
美國象棋名人莫里斯·阿什利提倡擁抱失敗，並鼓勵人們從中學習以提升自我。他在新書《Move by Move: Life Lessons On and Off the Chessboard》中分享關於如何接受挫敗的見解，並解構關於精英象棋選手的迷思。阿什利強調，失敗與輸球能幫助人釐清很多事情，並與籃球巨星科比·布萊恩、雅尼斯·阿德托昆波等人一樣，藉由失敗學習的態度來提升。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Despite uncertainties faced by crypto miners post the halving event, Cantor Fitzgerald analysts are positive about the Bitcoin mining sector, stating that Bitcoin prices have stayed high, and publicly traded miners can mine Bitcoin profitably. They emphasize on growth being a significant focus for miners, with new equipment deployments enhancing hash rate capacity and lowering mining costs. Cantor Fitzgerald has begun research coverage on 7 stocks, all rated 'Overweight,' pointing to companies like Cleanspark, Marathon Digital, and Riot Platforms as leading players. The report predicts a significant increase in hash rate capacity among the miners covered and is bullish on the future price of Bitcoin despite the challenges posed by halving events.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Golden Goose Group SpA is seeking to raise about €558 million ($600 million) in its initial public offering for the luxury sneaker brand, with the company and its owner Permira planning to sell about 30% of its share capital. The IPO, expected to be Milan's biggest since 2023, may give Golden Goose an implied market value of €1.7 billion to €1.9 billion. The Italian brand, known for its customizable shoes, is aiming for net sales of about €1 billion by 2029 and is joining other companies like CVC Capital Partners Plc and Puig Brands SA in Europe's revived listings market this year, with IPO volumes doubling to almost $13.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Well-known live streamer Lian Qianyi, aged 38, is currently serving a 7-year sentence in prison for orchestrating criminal activities and involving minors in illegal gun possession. His sister Seline recently shared updates on his life behind bars, where he's focusing on studies and requested his sister to post his two 'most handsome' photos on social media. Before entering prison, Lian expressed staying calm and prepared to 'study' during his sentence, showing interest in reading books on management strategies from admired entrepreneurs like Rockefeller and Inamori. Previously involved in criminal cases, Lian was linked to violence and debt collection within the Bamboo Union gang before his 2019 arrest.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Large-cap stocks have emerged as the top performers in the 2024 stock market rally, with the top decile of the 50 largest stocks in the S&P 500 outperforming the broader index. This shift towards large caps is attributed to investors scaling back bets on interest rate cuts, as larger stocks show more resilience to higher interest rates with robust earnings growth. The trend also indicates that smaller stocks have weaker returns amidst uncertainties in interest rates and economic growth, leading experts to remain cautious about small-cap outperformance. Additionally, big stocks are leading the artificial intelligence trade, with mega-cap stocks returning significantly higher percentages compared to smaller market caps in AI-related indexes.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A man in Taichung, Taiwan was disguised as a woman and riding a motorcycle yesterday when he lost control, veered sideways, and fell on the ground after attempting to one-handedly ride and eat bread. He sustained multiple minor injuries but was sent to the hospital without grave danger. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the accident which left the man, identified as Mr. Li, embarrassed and injured.
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Reported about 1 year ago
LINE Bank與安聯投信宣布合作，推出3檔台股基金，讓投資人在LINE Bank輕鬆購買。這個合作旨在搶攻數位理財市場，提供便利的數位理財入口，拓展多元化投資服務，並讓基金投資變得更容易實踐，落實普惠金融。安聯投信指出，共同基金的受歡迎程度在於提供專業投資團隊管理資產，並讓理財變得更簡單、更易落實。未來隨著網路銀行興起，與LINE Bank的合作將帶來更多便利性和促進普惠金融，讓基金投資成為全民運動。
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Reported about 1 year ago
欧洲央行(ECB)的理事会成员Olli Rehn表示，欧洲央行不会事先承诺任何利率路径。Rehn在一份声明中表示，重要的是要看到森林，而不是树木。他指出，尤其自2023年9月以来，在将通胀降低至目标方面已经取得了相当大的进展。央行表示，预计欧元区通胀在未来一年内将回归目标水平，尽管最近几个月通胀路径趋缓，但假设没有新的地缘政治或能源价格冲击或未预期的工资增长。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall discusses his ownership of Brookfield Infrastructure, Texas Instruments, Brookfield Renewable, and EPR Properties, constituting 10% of his portfolio. The article also mentions the Stock Advisor analyst team's top 10 stock picks, highlighting the potential growth of investments in these stocks over the years.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cathie Wood of Ark Investment Management predicts that software companies will be the next big AI opportunity, with potential for significant revenue growth. Wood has invested in various AI software opportunities like OpenAI and C3.ai, emphasizing the potential of Tesla's self-driving software. As AI in software continues to advance, stocks like Palo Alto Networks and C3.ai show promising growth. Palo Alto excels in AI-based cybersecurity, offering automation in threat detection and response, with plans to increase annual recurring revenue to $15 billion by 2030. On the other hand, C3.ai, an enterprise AI company, saw accelerated growth with 487 customer engagements and $86.6 million in revenue in Q4 2024, pointing to a bright future in the AI sector.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Premier Cho Jung-tai addressed the reconsideration case of the Legislative Yuan's exercise of powers law and amendments to the Penal Code, approved by President Lai Ching-te, urging all parties in the Legislative Yuan to carefully reexamine the content to find consensus prioritizing national interests. Cho stated that President Lai must have thoroughly evaluated the reconsideration case, encouraging a detailed review. Furthermore, discussions and public understanding would be enhanced through more democratic dialogues, as emphasized by DPP legislator Wu Pei-yi, who stressed the need for increased communication with the public. Cho clarified that the reasons for reconsideration were detailed upon submission and had sparked societal discussions, hoping they would be reflected in the legislation during the review process.
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Reported about 1 year ago
According to a Sohu report, three zodiac signs are set to have financial luck today: Taurus, Libra, and Scorpio. The Taiwan Lottery announced a guaranteed jackpot of 100 million NT dollars for today's draw, which falls on the first working day after the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Taurus is advised to seize opportunities for financial success, Libra can expect wealth through hard work, and Scorpio will see positive results in investments and luck with lottery. Remember to play responsibly and not solely rely on superstitions for financial decisions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台大畢業的49歲葛姓女子因生活困頓，在麥當勞官網留言要求30萬元，否則將在餐點下毒，共6次恐嚇，警方追查到她位置，拘提到案後依恐嚇取財得利未遂提起公訴。葛女表示為緩解經濟壓力才走上此路，幸未發生下毒事件，北檢依恐嚇取財得利未遂提出控訴。
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Reported about 1 year ago
New Shin Kong founder Wu Dongjin lost control over the financial group and recently took over as chairman of Greater Taipei Gas, but faced further turmoil with reports of being taken in for questioning due to suspicions over New Shin Kong Life's investment in New Shin Kong Jiashi Fort possibly violating insurance laws. The investigation does not affect the company's operations, confirmed by New Shin Kong's update stating that the search by the Investigation Bureau at New Shin Kong was related to specific property information. Wu Dongjin and others were brought in for questioning by the New Taipei City Prosecutor's Office's investigation bureau over real estate investment cases. The context involved the construction of 'Jiashi Fort Aerobic Park,' alleged to have fraudulent construction expenses. The Financial Supervisory Commission had previously fined New Shin Kong for various deficiencies related to Jiashi Fort, leading to speculation that this investigation follows the FSC's penalties. This incident may reflect a handover to judicial authorities for further investigation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a legislative session, KMT legislator Wan Mei-ling questioned the actions of the Ministry of Economic Affairs regarding the Solid Recovery Fuel (SRF) plants in Taoyuan, as the ministry initially recommended the plants but later withdrew their support. Minister Guo Chih-hui emphasized that the power to decide ultimately rests with the Taoyuan City Government, despite the Ministry's recommendation. Wan raised concerns about potential air pollution from SRF processes and criticized the government for promoting it without sufficient regulations. Various lawmakers questioned the inconsistent stance of the central government on the matter, highlighting the complex dynamics surrounding the SRF industry in Taoyuan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
孫德榮被指駕駛保時捷撞傷女路人後肇事逃逸，但經士林地檢署偵結後不起訴。孫德榮透過經紀人表示，他若確實撞到人會下車查看，並與受傷女子和解，希望她快速康復。事件發生於2023年4月24日，當時孫德榮開車行經路段撞到女路人後離去，但後因警方調查而到案說明。檢察官認為無證據顯示他主觀知悉肇事並有逃逸故意，加上和解因素，最終偵結不起訴。
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