Reported about 1 year ago
Famous artist Andy Lau recently held concerts in Taiwan but had to cancel 3 shows due to contracting RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Ticket holders can choose to refund or exchange for next year's concerts at the Taipei Arena in March or April. Lau was diagnosed with RSV, requiring rest, prompting the cancellations. Compensation options for ticket holders were also announced, with many fans opting to wait for next year's tickets as Lau's concerts often sell out quickly. Despite concerns of further cancellations this week, Lau's upcoming performances are expected to proceed as planned according to sources.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Pan Qianshi on June 11, 2024, at 3:26 AM, the Criminal Investigation Bureau seized Ge's phone and computer. A well-known domestic chain fast-food store recently filed a report with the Criminal Investigation Bureau, stating that the company's official website's customer service system had received six random threatening messages since March, demanding a ransom of 300,000 NT dollars, to which investigation revealed the sender to be a female honor student surnamed Ge, a graduate of National Taiwan University who had previously worked in a government agency. She was swiftly apprehended within a week. Ge confessed that financial difficulties led her to commit the crime, and the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office on the 11th of this month charged her with attempted extortion under the pretext of financial gain. Ge, 49, sent a total of six threatening letters starting from early March, demanding the company transfer 300,000 NT dollars to a designated account within a specified time, or face poisoning. Authorities swiftly identified Ge, a resident of Xindian District in New Taipei City, after a digit forensic investigation and proceeded with legal action.
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Reported about 1 year ago
2024年6月11日上午1:32，海巡署东部分署一名志愿役士兵在洗澡时疑遭电击送医急救。海巡署初步调查显示，疑因热水器漏电断路器故障所致。志愿役士兵黄姓男子被发现倒地昏迷，经急救后已恢复呼吸心跳，目前在加护病房治疗中。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The prominent influencer event, Walk Bell Awards, faced financial challenges last year and uncertainty over this year’s event, but organizer Guar Ji assured that it will proceed and is already open for submissions. Ji emphasized the inclusion of Asian creators and the event’s expansion. Despite acknowledging some difficulties during the preparation phase, Ji remains optimistic and welcomes creators from regions like Singapore, Malaysia, and Korea to participate in the 6th edition of the awards.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, in Taipei City's East District, a man around sixty years old was accused of following a young woman and sniffing the scent of her hair. Witnessed by passersby, they intervened and were subsequently verbally abused by the man. Photos of the incident were shared online, leading to other netizens recognizing his harassment behavior as not being an isolated case. The man's actions may involve sexual harassment, as unknown individuals suddenly approaching and blowing on someone's hair would make anyone feel uncomfortable. The police have not received any reports from the victims yet, but incidents like these should be reported to the authorities immediately.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, the US stock market including the S&P and Nasdaq closed higher, with TSMC ADR leading to a significant rise in the Taipei stock market. TSMC continued to support the market, pushing it to a new high of 22,003 points. Analysts believe that despite the focus on FED's interest rate decision this week, if Chairman Powell maintains a dovish stance, the impact on the stock market will be limited. Furthermore, the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference announced the integration of the Apple Intelligence platform into new operating systems for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, emphasizing AI's focus on app integration and security and privacy. Industry analysts expect this to benefit the relevant Taiwanese supply chain companies post-event.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan Television News website reports that on June 11, 2024, at 1:27 AM, the Executive Yuan submitted a reconsideration of the parliamentary rights reform to the President for approval. President Lai Ching-te approved the reconsideration and sent the official document to the Executive Yuan on the same day at 11 AM, notifying the Legislative Yuan through the Presidential Office Secretary-General. Both ruling and opposition parties will engage in a 15-day battle with the Democratic Progressive Party mobilizing under the slogan 'Blue Bird Flies out of Taipei,' led by Party Chairman Lai Ching-te to initiate island-wide campaigns using social media and public outreach methods, while the Kuomintang plans to invite the Premier to explain the case in the Legislative Yuan and conduct extensive public speaking tours in every county and city.
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Reported about 1 year ago
在新北市淡水區清水巖清水祖師遶境時，兩派人馬因為互相嗆聲而發生衝突，一名15歲少年在助陣時亮刀，但未造成進一步衝突。警方趕抵場所，將亮刀少年逮捕，目前根據《社維法》進行調查。整起事件被拍下PO到社群媒體，警方到場少年便交出刀具。
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Reported about 1 year ago
Hong Kong singer Eason Chan collapsed while playing tennis due to heatstroke, hitting his chin on the ground and sustaining a deep wound down to the bone; he received 30 stitches and had to postpone his Fear and Dreams World Tour concerts in Chongqing from June 14-16, 21-23, 2024 to 2025. His manager, Lisa, shared that Chan is stable but needs at least three weeks of rest for his jaw and cheekbone injuries to heal. The concert organizer, Shanghai Guanmy Culture and Media Co., will provide updates on arrangements for the rescheduling and compensation.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In a residential area of New Taipei City on June 11, 2024, gunshots were heard around 2 a.m., resulting in numerous bullet holes in the windows of a house. The police quickly apprehended five suspects within 20 minutes of being notified, with the main 19-year-old suspect revealing his discontent for being 'betrayed' by the victim and involving in a drug case before. The group retaliated by shooting at the house in the middle of the night. The suspects were found to have used BB guns and other weapons for the attack. The incident sheds light on previous drug issues and the dangers of retaliation and violence.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, leading to the sudden death of a 73-year-old British passenger and injuries to 71 other passengers. The airline announced full refunds for the incident, with compensation of $10,000 for lightly injured passengers and an immediate $25,000 payment for severely injured passengers. Medical expenses and other costs are also covered by the airline.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The controversial SRF power plant in Taoyuan Science Park triggered clashes between residents and the blue camp, with the Nationalist Party targeting the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Ecology, criticizing the central government for shifting blame to local authorities. The Ministry of Ecology promised stricter measures while Taoyuan Mayor expressed concerns of election manipulation. The ongoing dispute involves potential severe pollution risks and the involvement of key government officials.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Irene's Food & Travel．Time Travel | Yahoo Travel Expert, June 11, 2024, 1:22 AM Taipei Nanmen Market | J-sweetie, the renovated Nanmen Market is modern and clean, attracting many visitors for shopping and dining. J-sweetie at the B1 of Nanmen Market is known for its popular cronuts with over 16 flavors, attracting queues with affordable prices. The cronuts, including filled and unfilled varieties, are a hit, especially with flavors like Taro, Peach Custard, Strawberry Custard, and Blueberry Custard. The delightful desserts are praised for their taste, reasonable prices, and various choices suitable for breakfast or afternoon tea.
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Reported about 1 year ago
On June 9th, a 60-year-old Chinese man identified as Mr. Ruan drove a speedboat into Taiwan's New Taipei City's Tamsui River, claiming that he was restricted from leaving China due to expressing critical views about his country, hence risking illegal entry to Taiwan to 'seek freedom.' However, as he was revealed to have a naval background and served as a boat captain, concerns about national security arose, leading prosecutors to question his true motives. The incident raised questions about surveillance lapses and the decision-making process at the coastguard station, with authorities emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to ensure national security. Ruan is currently detained and under investigation in Taiwan.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At 1:20 am on June 11, 2024, at the Tainan Bus Terminal, a woman in her 40s was intercepted by the police after randomly attacking passengers. She was found not to be a local homeless person but just passing by the terminal with personal belongings. Despite her unstable emotions leading to the assaults and her complaint about the police being noisy, she could provide her family's contact number when asked. The incident, though alarming in a public area during daylight, did not result in severe injuries to the victims. The police pursued investigation into the woman for the assault, even though the victims did not press charges.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Taipei City's Neihu District, a traffic accident occurred on RuiGuang Road today (June 11) noon, where a police SUV parked in front of the Xihu Police Station was hit by an SUV driven by a 33-year-old man surnamed Wu as officers were preparing to escort a wanted criminal, causing neck injuries to the officers surnamed Li and Xie. They have been taken to Tri-Service General Hospital Songshan Branch for treatment, while the exact cause of the incident is still under investigation. More updates on SET News website.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the highly anticipated AI strategy 'Apple intelligence' was unveiled, requiring M1 chips for iPads and Macs and A17 Pro chips for iPhones, restricting usage to iPhone 15 Pro models and certain iPads and Macs. While Apple aims for a potential upgrade wave, analysts doubt that consumers will buy new phones solely for AI features. Some see Apple's attempt to boost iPhone sales, especially with the upcoming iPhone 16 series expected to mark a significant upgrade cycle, possibly attracting over 15% of Apple users. However, analysts believe AI alone may not be enough to entice new consumers, emphasizing the need for a more ambitious strategy in the AI field from Apple.
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Reported about 1 year ago
國民黨立委徐巧芯遭大姑夫杜秉澄指控涉嫌潛艦聲紋、收受回饋及內線交易等不法，徐巧芯發表五大點聲明駁斥指控，要求檢調盡快進行調查。事涉到的涉及財務洗錢案的劉向婕也指證賴惠員涉嫌資料來源不當，疑似牽扯政治人物。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The issue of Huang Kuo-chang running for New Taipei City mayor in 2026 continues to circulate, with Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Li Ming-xian revealing on a political talk show that Huang had once asked if the party could concede, leading to speculations of a concession request. However, Huang denies this, stating that the discussion was about integration and that Li initiated the topic. Current New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi responded by praising the abundance of talent within the Kuomintang, seemingly pushing back against the Democratic Progressive Party. Overall, the interactions between Huang, Li, and Hou hint at potential political strategies and alignments for the upcoming election.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In this week's horoscope, the key advice is to 'play to your heart's content' and not hesitate. By taking action with courage, fear will dissipate. Embrace trying new things and exploring uncharted territories as opportunities for self-inspiration. When feeling lost, follow your intuition and treat life as a grand playground worth fully engaging in. Remember, failure is not the end but a starting point for broader perspectives. Advice includes trying new activities, expanding social circles, deepening research on interests, and not fearing failure, while lucky color is gold and lucky activity is drinking tea to relax and bring good luck.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Jacky Cheung's concert series in Taipei Arena was abruptly cancelled due to RSV virus infection, causing concern among fans. Despite the cancellation, exclusive news from SET News revealed that Cheung's concerts are currently planned to proceed as scheduled. The legendary singer, who is recovering from the illness, is expected to arrive in Taiwan this week and carry out rehearsals before the concert. Fans who retained their tickets for the cancelled shows have the option to exchange them for next year's rescheduled dates, as Cheung already secured booking for March and April at Taipei Arena for 2025.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Renowned singer Jacky Cheung had to abruptly cancel his concerts due to being infected with the RSV virus and is currently in Hong Kong recuperating. While he has not officially announced any cancellations for this week's three scheduled shows at Taipei Arena, dates for next year's performances have been revealed. Fans who retained their tickets for the cancelled shows from last week can exchange them for next year's performances. Cheung had already planned dates for March and April next year at Taipei Arena, aiming to make up for the cancelled shows. Although still recovering, he is expected to arrive in Taiwan this Thursday and proceed with the scheduled performances as of now.
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Reported about 1 year ago
In Tainan on June 11, a random attack occurred at the bus transfer station where witnesses saw a woman with a ponytail viciously kicking an 80-year-old woman in the waiting area, injuring her ribs, then proceeding to attack passersby outside with a plastic bag. Police were called and the assailant, a 40-year-old woman, was taken into custody for investigation of harm. This incident follows a recent random attack at the same busy station, reminding the public to intervene and report violence promptly to minimize harm.
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Reported about 1 year ago
桃園市3家SRF廠進駐桃園科技工業園區，地方反對聲浪大，但在經濟部解套之下竟然「敗部復活」。桃園市長張善政抨擊前立委黃世杰或中央的不一致說法都是選舉操作，指出核給排放權應依照廠區面積核給，市府會為居民健康捍衛權益，並認為超額排放部分應收回重新檢討。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The upcoming Taiwanese drama series 'Wish' recently began filming, starring Huang Shaoqi, Chen Guanlin, Jiang Hong'en, Huo Zhengqi, Jiang Guobin, Jiang Zuping, Liao Yiqiao, Chen Baiyu, Zhao Beiyu, Lin Xuanyu, Hua Qianhan, Xia Yuxin, He Yipei, Yin Zhaode, Han Yibang, Chen Qianwen, and Dexin among others. In the series, Huang Shaoqi and Chen Guanlin play good friends who turn against each other for wealth, while Jiang Zuping, known for her strong personality, plays a wealthy woman alongside Huang, leading to humorous comparisons to BL dramas due to Jiang's muscular appearance and Huang's comments. Jiang Zuping also added a touch of femininity to her role with high heels, expressing humor and physical challenges faced during filming.
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