Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo Finance, a long-time player in the financial field, boasts 6.71 million active users monthly and 4.95 million on mobile devices. Its Taiwan product team's involvement in the popular Yahoo Finance product development in the US highlights Taiwan's capabilities. With a focus on meeting local demands, Yahoo Finance continues to cater to Taiwan investors by offering tailored financial products, leading the financial media sector. The platform's growth in user sign-ups, especially among younger demographics, is reflected in high user engagement, with an average of 54 minutes per visit and 40 page views daily. Through strategic use of real-time global market information, AI-driven news recommendations, and data analysis for user preferences, Yahoo Finance has prioritized enhancing user experience and market insights, setting itself as a top choice for financial management.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In the segment 'Seasonal Exercise' on June 11, 2024, at 2:40 am, emphasizing the Summer Solstice, the fourth solar term of summer with the longest day and shortest night. With the heat increasing the risk of heatstroke, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Su Wen differentiates between 'yang heat' and 'yin heat,' advising against gua sha for the latter. Besides staying hydrated and consuming heat-clearing foods, acupressure can alleviate symptoms. Model Lin Ke-tong shares a frightening story of a friend's heatstroke and demonstrates yoga poses, abdominal breathing, and meditation to cool and balance the body and mind for 3 minutes, promoting a healthy lifestyle through seasonal health care, TCM health preservation, and home exercises on Yahoo TV's 'Seasonal Exercise' for vitality and well-being.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today that the domestic enterovirus epidemic is still prevalent, with last week's (June 2 to June 8) emergency room visits totaling 17,967, a 4.9% increase from the previous week (17,128 visits), indicating continued transmission risk. Laboratory monitoring shows Coxsackie A virus as the main type, with sporadic detection of severe symptoms causing Enterovirus A71 and D68 types with all cases being mild. Three confirmed severe cases this year, two infected with Coxsackie A2, one with Coxsackie A10. CDC urges preventive measures and vigilance for severe Enterovirus symptoms, especially in children under 5, a high-risk group, emphasizing swift medical attention for potential critical indicators such as drowsiness, confusion, weakness, limb paralysis, muscle twitching, vomiting, rapid breathing, and increased heart rate.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Central Weather Bureau has issued a thunderstorm alert for Tainan and Kaohsiung, lasting until 15:00 today, warning of heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, gusts over 9 on the Beaufort scale, rapid river swelling, and potential flooding in low-lying areas. A heat advisory has also been issued due to high temperatures in Taipei and Taitung, with Taitung experiencing burning winds. Taiwan's AI industry is on the rise, with the Chairman of the National Science Council confirming interactions with NVIDIA and AMD executives.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Popular influencer AliSaSa recently shared on social media her thoughts while on a trip in Thailand, revealing her desire to sell all her designer bags and donate the funds to Nepal in September, which has sparked discussions among her followers. While some praised her kindness, others criticized the move. AliSaSa's openness about minimizing possessions for happiness and potentially buying property in Thailand has also drawn attention. Her recent actions have left fans both moved and divided in reactions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Due to the influence of southwestern winds, today’s noon brought temperatures of 35-36°C in Greater Taipei area. While the overall cloud cover today prevented it from being the hottest day of the week, experts suggest that temperatures will rise further tomorrow, potentially reaching extreme highs above 36°C on Friday as southwestern winds intensify. Rain and thunderstorms may occur intermittently in regions south of Miaoli today, with temperatures around 32-33°C. Additionally, the high heat is expected to continue with slight decreases in temperature on Thursday.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, the Taiwan stock market closed at 21,792.12 points, down by 66.26 points with a 0.30% decrease, and a trading volume of 501.529 billion NTD. Today's top listed and OTC stock trading volume rankings showed TSMC leading with 42.8 billion NTD, while Yang Ming hit the limit down, Evergreen dropped by 9%, both with transaction amounts exceeding 20 billion NTD, facing challenges in the container shipping market. The combined transaction volume of the three giants amounted to approximately 59.7 billion NTD.
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Reported about 1 year ago
台股今天收盤跌幅0.3％，貨櫃三雄陽明、萬海、長榮均因爆量下跌，其中陽明更收在跌停價位，引發市場熱議。歐洲航運線價格浮動影響航運股，加上紅海危機解決可能消失利多，對合約形成壓力，直接拖累股價。網友表示貨櫃股翻船像是被屈原推下水，引發討論。
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Nantou, Taiwan, a student was scolded and kicked off a bus by a driver after reading the driver's name from the hanging nameplate upon boarding, leading the driver to get angry and refuse service. Witnesses captured the argument, with one describing the passenger as possibly a high school student who innocently pronounced the driver's name, causing the driver to point and scold. The incident sparked debate on whether it was reasonable for the driver to react so strongly to having his name called out, with the bus company stating the driver lost his temper due to repetitive name-calling. The company plans to review the incident through onboard footage and provide additional training for drivers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After a 1:10 stock split, NVIDIA's stock price dropped to $120 per share as of the first trading day, signaling a successful move to welcome more investors. With Apple planning to incorporate artificial intelligence using NVIDIA chips, the stock price may see further increases. The split led to a rise of 0.75% on the first trading day post-split, boosting the overall market indices in the U.S., with NASDAQ hitting a historical high. Meanwhile, Tesla's Musk expressed dissatisfaction with partnerships involving Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA in AI, reflecting the competitive tech landscape.
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Reported about 1 year ago
TOK's all-day dining restaurant 'TOK盡興食光' has opened its second branch at Far East Garden City in Taipei, introducing a new menu and exclusively offering seasonal craft beer 'Rooster Devil Beer' along with a pop-up of Australian specialty coffee 'ST. ALi.' The new menu features two new Asian-flavored pasta dishes and a variety of innovative dishes like 'Sichuan Pepper Cinnamon Red Sauce Pasta' and 'Fermented Tofu Miso Veggie Pasta,' catering to diverse tastes. TOK also collaborates with Rooster Devil to sell limited-edition seasonal beers and introduces wine pairings with new dishes like 'Nyonya Chili Prawn Cakes' and Japanese oysters. Their focus on Asian flavors extends to unique coffee blends like 'Coconut Americano' and 'Colorful Latte.' Additionally, their flagship store in New Taipei City will update its menu in line with the new offerings, providing customers with more choices.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A well-known 24-hour beef noodle shop in Taipei's Ximending, 'Fuhong (荐豪) Noodles,' visited by famous Korean cheerleader goddess Lee Do-hye last year, is set to increase prices starting from June 24th. Notices announcing the price hike have been posted, with various noodle dishes like beef noodles, mixed noodles, beef offal noodles to increase by 10 NT dollars, and beef soup noodles, sesame noodles to increase by 5 NT dollars. Another nearby beef noodle shop on the same street will also raise prices on the same day, but 'Tsai Hong Noodles,' a recommended shop on the same street since 2018, has not announced any price increases yet. Lee Do-hye's visit to 'Fuhong (荐豪) Noodles' can be seen in the video linked.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Due to intense afternoon convection, the Central Weather Bureau issued an immediate alert for heavy thunderstorms on June 11, affecting Tainan City and Kaohsiung City until 3:00 PM. Residents are advised to beware of heavy rain, lightning, wind gusts above 9 on the Beaufort scale, flash floods in rivers, and flooding in low-lying areas. The alert was issued at 2:23 PM. Stay informed and take necessary precautions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Cinematheque will pay tribute to Taiwanese director Edward Yang by hosting a retrospective of his films from July 4 to 30, 2024. The event will showcase classics like 'Yi Yi' and 'A Brighter Summer Day' and feature discussions on Yang's influence on cinema. Recognizing Yang as a pioneer of the Taiwanese New Wave, the retrospective celebrates his contribution to revitalizing Taiwanese cinema. The retrospective, which includes new 4K restorations of Yang's works like 'A Confucian Confusion' and 'Mahjong,' aims to spotlight Taiwanese cinema's heritage and honor Yang's historical win at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000 as the first Taiwanese director to win the Best Director award.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Have you ever silently observed the clothing trends of young people on the streets and questioned yourself: 'Is this a new fashion trend?' 'Am I old?' Recently, a well-known YouTuber brought up an interesting topic on social media - 'young people are no longer wearing short socks?' sparking heated discussions online. Trends change quickly, and now even the 'length of socks' is experiencing a shift in popularity among the younger generation. Many netizens were surprised and reflected on how fashion trends seem to come full circle, from long socks to ankle socks and back to long socks again. The ever-changing landscape of fashion can make us feel both intrigued by the novelty and nostalgic for the past, but keeping a youthful heart is what truly matters.
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Reported about 1 year ago
After the Dragon Boat Festival break, many office workers found it difficult to get back into their routines as one netizen expressed shock over the realization that there are no more holidays until the end of the year, raising questioning about why there is no holiday during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The discussion sparked reactions from other netizens, some sympathizing while others pointing out the past issues with long holidays causing traffic jams and makeup work. Looking at the official calendar, it's confirmed that there are no more 3-day holidays after the Dragon Boat Festival this year, not even for Mid-Autumn Festival or National Day, prompting many to plan ahead for the following year's breaks.
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Reported about 1 year ago
UK's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to a 2.5-year high of 4.4% in April, accompanied by a slowdown in pay growth, indicating cooling inflationary pressures and potential interest rate cuts by the Bank of England. This rise, coupled with decreasing pay pressures, may allow the central bank to reduce borrowing costs, as evidenced by increased expectations for rate cuts by money markets. However, despite political implications and improving living standards with real wage growth, the Labor market remains uncertain as vacancies drop and employment sees a notable decline, prompting the need for policy reassessment by the BOE.
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Reported about 1 year ago
As June comes to an end, five zodiac signs are expected to have a turnaround in their fortunes. According to astrology expert Aifu, Aries will see significant progress in their careers, while Virgo may face challenges but overcome them. One zodiac sign has the opportunity to gain from the full moon's energy and have a financial breakthrough. Aries may face obstacles in their careers, but with the arrival of the waning moon on June 29, their career prospects will improve. Virgo may feel overwhelmed at work, but with Mercury's entry into Cancer on June 17, communication skills will increase, leading to better progress at work. Gemini may find support and guidance from influential people, benefiting their career and overall luck. Taurus may experience financial difficulties, but a full moon in Capricorn on June 22 will bring a turnaround in their financial situation. Cancer may face romantic challenges but will see an improvement in their love life with increased charm and communication skills.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Entertainment news reported that the 57-year-old actress Joey Wong, who now resides in Canada, rarely appears in public. Despite her low profile, a recent selfie uploaded on social media during the Dragon Boat Festival garnered much attention. Wong, who moved to Canada after fading from the entertainment industry, has been focusing on Buddhism and adopted a Buddhist name in 2019. In the photo, Wong, with her reddish-brown medium length hair and pearl earrings, was seen smiling with her still fair and radiant skin, captivating netizens with her eternal beauty.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Cal Raleigh hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning, helping the Seattle Mariners come back from a four-run deficit in the eighth to defeat the Chicago White Sox 8-4. The Mariners tied the game with four runs in the eighth, highlighted by Dominic Canzone's homer and Mitch Haniger's two-run single. Raleigh's grand slam, 383 feet to right field, secured the win, with Ryne Stanek earning the victory on the mound. Luis Robert Jr. and Corey Julks homered for the White Sox, while both starters, Erick Fedde and Logan Gilbert, had strong performances early in the game.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan saw a surge of 328 new confirmed local cases of COVID-19 with complications last week, marking a significant increase of 263 cases compared to the previous week, particularly affecting individuals aged 65 and above. The CDC urgently announced the country has entered an epidemic period due to the rising numbers. Variants monitoring revealed the prevalent JN.1 strain both domestically and internationally, with the KP.2 and KP.3 strains slightly increasing. Vaccine progress shows over 2.76 million people have received the domestic XBB vaccine, urging the remaining unvaccinated population to prioritize getting vaccinated for protection against severe outcomes and reducing mortality risks.
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Reported about 1 year ago
85 Degrees Celsius' parent company, Gourmet Master Co., Ltd. (2723), announced a combined revenue of NT$1.63 billion in May, with the steady-growing US business maintaining double-digit annual growth and a sudden spike in single-month revenue surpassing NT$700 million, setting a new historical high. The US now accounts for 44% of Gourmet Master Co.'s total revenue, up nearly 10 percentage points from the same period last year, making it the company's largest market. With estimated new store openings continuing to boost growth in the US market, the company is on track to further expand its revenue sources and overall business scale in the coming years.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A recent exclusive report reveals that the Datong Branch of the Taipei City Government Police Department received a report from the China Trust Bank's Minquan West Road Branch regarding a suspected scam victim. The victim was lured into a chat group by a fraudulent analyst promising tailored financial plans and stock advice for a small fee. Despite police intervention and warnings, the victim initially believed the scam but was eventually dissuaded from making the payment after investigations revealed the account had been flagged. The police urge the public to be cautious of high-profit guarantees and to verify investment opportunities before trusting them, providing official investment channels for reference and emphasizing the importance of reporting suspected scams to authorities.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Dalian, China, engineers at Ex-Robots factory are focusing on creating humanoid robots that can express emotions through enhanced facial movements. The company's Chief Executive, Li Boyang, mentioned their unique software and algorithm teams that concentrate on enabling AI to recognize and express emotions. Ex-Robots aims to apply these advanced humanoid robots in industries like healthcare and education for psychological counseling and interactive services, with prices ranging from 1.5 million to 2 million yuan per robot.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The 'Dismantling the Beam' campaign, aiming to recall Keelung City Mayor Xie Guoliang, has progressed to the second stage of collecting signatures, with over 16,000 petition forms received so far out of the required 37,920. The campaign seeks to increase signatures by collaborating with delivery riders to install recall propaganda in delivery boxes. The Keelung City Government stated that the recall efforts do not affect their focus on municipal governance. The campaign has prepared materials and begun contacting delivery riders to install recall lightboards and propaganda in delivery boxes, with some riders already agreeing to participate.
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