Reported about 1 year ago
Experts believe that due to natural disasters such as earthquakes affecting Eastern Taiwan, it will take at least half a year for tourism to recover in the region. While international travel has increased significantly in the past two years, leading to a decline in domestic tourism, experts predict that domestic travel will rebound during the summer, potentially reaching 30-40% of last year's levels. With other countries like Japan and South Korea quickly recovering tourism due to improved infrastructure during the pandemic, Taiwan's slower recovery is attributed to lack of preparation and the sudden disappearance of 2 million Chinese tourists. Despite the recent cold spell in Eastern Taiwan, experts believe that with the upcoming summer holidays, tourism may see a resurgence.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, Ilan's Clear Water Hot Springs, typically the most popular county-managed scenic area, experienced a significant drop in visitors due to earthquakes and weather conditions, with nearly half the usual number of tourists. This led to improved tourism quality as visitors didn't have to queue for activities like boiling eggs or corn. Overall, Ilan's tourism industry struggled, with accommodation rates dropping each day during the holiday period compared to previous years.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In Kaohsiung, the Hefa Industrial Park near HTC and Chunghwa University of Science and Technology has reached nearly 100% occupancy with 96 companies and almost 13,000 employees. However, there is no public transportation in the area due to the lack of bus routes following the closure of the university's admissions. The city council discovered the inconvenience and is coordinating with Kaohsiung Bank for service and planning to trial a shuttle service to the MRT station. Major investors in the area include Foxconn investing in a Taiwan electric battery R&D center and other companies setting up. Infrastructure maintenance challenges have been raised, such as road damage and unstable power supply issues, prompting calls for improvements.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In response to criticism by Councilor Lin Yan-feng that the New Immigrant Centers in Wanhua and Shilin, Taipei, are sparsely visited, being referred to as 'Mosquito Centers', the Department of Civil Affairs has defended the expenditure of over 6 million yearly to operate these centers and provide services to Taipei's new immigrants; although audit findings pointed out low usage rates and limited translation services, the Department stated an overall increase in visits this year. Usage statistics and improvements were provided, highlighting a significant increase in visits compared to the previous year, emphasizing the need for continued improvement in catering to the city's large immigrant population.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In the 'Today in History' segment at 6:46 pm on June 10, 2024, Da Ai TV will take you back to reflect on events that happened on June 11th.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Yahoo Sports' Isis Young interviews 5-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi about the controversial reported roster for the U.S. women's basketball team for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, at 6:45 PM, Tzu Chi volunteers held a free clinic at a market in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, braving heavy rain to shield the public with umbrellas, creating a touching and heartwarming scene.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, 6:43 pm, a Tzu Chi volunteer in Maumere, Indonesia, regularly visits and cares for households, particularly the children suffering from rare diseases who endure tremendous suffering from birth. In addition to providing medical and living assistance, the volunteers also encourage mothers to accompany and nurture their children to grow up healthy. Among the children is two-year-old Reina, diagnosed with hyperinsulinemia since birth, requiring partial pancreas removal, leaving a long scar on her stomach that evokes sympathy. Only 20 children in Indonesia have this disease, needing regular blood sugar tests and daily injections for nutrition, causing financial strain on families. Another child, Qiana, with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, has experienced challenges due to excessive growth since birth, but with Tzu Chi's assistance, she is now healthier and happier at three years old.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
台灣北部海域日前發生陸籍快艇冒然進入淡水河口的事件，海巡才在船停泊時才發現其真實身份，遭直批詭譎行徑可能是中共灰色地帶作戰成功的案例。快艇原計畫繼續航行河道，但在海巡隊追捕下才抵達淡水漁人碼頭。風險敏感，引發討論是否應加強海陸安全防衛措施，司當事後改進必要性。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, a man from China landed in Tamsui via speedboat, raising concerns about the lack of coastal defense. The national security unit has initiated an investigation to ensure the normalcy of coastal patrols, question the man, and order a review to discipline negligent personnel. The man reportedly had his small boat released from a larger vessel offshore before heading directly to land in Tamsui. Military officials mentioned that with advanced ships and weather reports, it is not impossible for a small speedboat to cross the Taiwan Strait undetected and penetrate the coast, emphasizing the need for enhanced patrols. Politicians from both the KMT and DPP stressed the importance of clarifying the man's intentions and strengthening maritime surveillance in the future. Despite numerous radar stations along Taiwan's coasts, small speedboats are hard to detect due to sea clutter and the challenge of identifying suspicious targets among regular sea traffic.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
台積電（2330）將於2024年6月13日除息，配息為2023年第4季每股現金股利3.49978969元。法人看好台積電填息機率高，除息交易日為6月13日，股利將於7月11日發放。季配息調幅增加，預估本年度配息從16元起跳，2025-2026年預計為20元至24元起跳。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
最近COMPUTEX展会中炒作AI主题，并且市场对美联储内年启动降息充满信心，使市场交易热火朝天，股票和债券ETF备受关注。统计显示，过去一周内日均交易量超过2万张的17个ETF产品，主要集中在高息、科技和长期债券这三大主题。投资专家表示，受輝达引发的人工智能热潮持续发酵，以及COMPUTEX展会上各大科技公司的商机，推动了科技类股表现，并吸引市场关注。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
根据经济部的盘点，到2030年，台湾预计会有高达900亿度的绿电供给量，远超企业需求量的408亿度。经济部计划6月公布主导的离岸风电区块开发3-2期的商业选择结果。绿电已成为台湾产业发展及出口的关键生产要素，2030年国内业者将迎来第一波绿电需求。经济部持续扩大绿能发展、降低成本，并通过“统购分销”机制满足企业购买绿电需求。针对如何加快光电布建等问题，经济部长郭智辉表示，台湾已有8.23GW的屋顶型太阳能板安装，并将提升相关激励，同时要求新建筑都要设置太阳能板。另外，地面型部分将引导业者朝向複合使用方式，如漁电共生、农电共生。至于离岸风电方面，经济部将放宽规范以降低障碍，扩大产业关联。目前正进行2期的商业选择，来自台湾本土、欧洲、美洲等地的六个开发团队，共申请八个风场，业界期待尽快决标，有助开发商资金布局及供应链采购安排。
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
With high demand for AI servers, major players like Foxconn (2382), Wistron (3231), Compal (2324), Pegatron (2356), and Quanta (6669) are aggressively expanding their workforce to recruit over 2,500 R&D personnel. Alongside them, brands like MSI (2377) and Gigabyte (2376) are also engaging in massive hiring, fueling a fierce talent battle in the AI server industry. Companies like Foxconn and Wistron are significantly increasing manpower to meet project demands, while Compal is actively chasing AI server developments in pursuit of competitors, aiming to enhance R&D capabilities in various aspects including liquid cooling, power supplies, and testing.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan's major green energy plan is underway to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in purchasing green energy. The Economic Ministry plans to set up the 'Pan-Government Equity Electricity Selling Platform,' with CSC (China Steel Corporation) being considered for the role of unified procurement and distribution. The platform aims to cater to the needs of various businesses by offering green energy in smaller quantities and shorter durations, with the ultimate goal of making green energy more accessible to companies in Taiwan by 2030.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Many banks in Taiwan have been extending loan repayments for tourist hotels, even well-known star-rated hotels, due to severe labor shortages affecting normal operations. Aside from hotels, some major amusement parks are also facing similar difficulties, with famous parks applying for loan extensions due to repayment challenges. Banks have implemented three main measures for risk control: requiring additional collateral for loan increases, increasing interest rates for loan extensions or new loans, and conducting detailed investigations into fund usage for loan increases. Hotels express that labor shortages are their biggest pressure, causing issues with room availability and dining services, leading to financial losses and difficulties in handling peak seasons with a limited workforce. The tourism industry's struggles persist post-pandemic, with hopes for increased government support and the opening up of immigration for foreign workers to address the core problem.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Economic situation in April 2024 became uncertain, leading to a sharp increase in US and overseas bond yields and a corresponding decrease in prices, creating sweet deals for buying bonds and prompting banks and life insurance companies to join the competition. According to the Financial Supervisory Commission, banks and life insurance companies dedicated 2,024 billion NT dollars in April to buy bonds, marking the second-highest amount so far this year. In the first four months of the year, the financial industry has invested over 700 billion NT dollars in bonds, with banks and life insurance companies leading the purchases while securities firms stood on the selling side. The increased investment was mainly due to market expectations of a prolonged high-interest rate environment in the US, resulting in rising bond yields and a favorable opportunity for bond buyers to enter the market, aiming to increase returns.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In April 2024, amid intensified volatility in the Taiwan stock market, the banking industry crisis hit the market. According to the Financial Supervisory Commission, banks and securities firms increased their stake in Taiwan stocks by 24.4 billion NTD in April, marking the fourth consecutive month on the buying side. The banking industry led the way in buying, with a total of 147.1 billion NTD poured into supporting Taiwan stocks by both sectors in the first four months. Meanwhile, the life insurance industry expanded stock selling to boost profits. The banking industry's unrealized profits from its Taiwan stock investments reached 355.8 billion NTD by the end of April, benefiting from the uptrend to enhance net worth and provide room for additional stock dividends, offsetting previous debt valuation losses.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is seeing a surge in demand as major clients such as Apple, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AMD have reportedly reserved TSMC's 3nm production capacity until 2026. Industry insiders note the tight supply situation for TSMC's 3nm technology and expect monthly production capacity to increase to 120,000 to 180,000 wafers. Orders for the 3nm technology mainly come from Apple, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AMD, with Apple set to release the iPhone 16 series, potentially the first iPhone with AI capabilities, fueling expectations of a new wave of iPhone purchases among Apple enthusiasts.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
Starting this week, the Taiwan Petrochemical Four Treasures will hold shareholder meetings one after another. Despite the poor performance and record low dividend payout last year, the total number of shareholders for the Four Treasures reached 785,000 by last Friday, a 20% increase from the same period last year. Taiwan Sinopec's shareholders increased by 30% to 293,000, demonstrating massive support. In response to the environmental challenges faced in 2023, Taiwan Sinopec saw a decrease in revenue and net profit, but despite lesser dividend payouts this year, the number of shareholders continues to grow, showing strong support for the Four Treasures. Analysts attribute this to remaining loyal shareholders and a positive outlook for the upcoming quarters in the petrochemical market.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple introduced its Apple Intelligence AI initiative, stirring market reactions. Meanwhile, Yum! Brands' Chief Digital and Technology Officer Joe Park shared insights on implementing automation and AI tools at Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC. With Yahoo Finance covering S&P 500 records and ongoing NBA media rights negotiations, the tech and fast food sectors are experiencing significant trends and transformations.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
On June 10, 2024, at 6:36 PM, Da Ai TV reported the fundraising initiative to build Seri Kembangan Jing Si Hall in Malaysia, where Tzu Chi volunteers planned to sell 15,000 vegetarian zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival. The event involved volunteers from various communities, experienced Tzu Chi members, and Tzu Cheng youth. Young volunteers participated in all aspects from preparation to sales, learning traditions like zongzi wrapping and finding fulfillment in their contributions. The unity and spirit of cooperation showcased the strength of the younger generation. Despite being 150 miles away from Seri Kembangan, the action spread to other regions, successfully promoting the benefits of vegetarianism. The activity exemplified the power of collective effort and love transcending distances.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
As graduation season arrives in June 10, 2024, different schools approach the disposing of old textbooks in varied ways - from throwing them all outside the classroom to creating meaningful art projects. In Taoyuan's Zhongshan Elementary School, over 500 graduates cut up their textbooks and made them into feather-like shapes, forming large wings symbolizing taking flight into the future with an eco-friendly message. This creative approach, initiated by teacher Zhang Huiwen, emphasizes cooperation, environmental protection, and global citizenship, with the hope of making the world a more beautiful place. The school principal, Cai Shuhua, encourages the graduates to soar high and be world citizens through this unique project.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
In New Taipei City's Banqiao District, a 19-year-old man named Chen, who usually sells banana pancakes at a night market, was brutally beaten and later died in the hospital after being ambushed by 5 gangsters who called his boss to come down and see. Chen's girlfriend tearfully shared that his last words to her were to go out and buy medicine, but he never returned. The incident occurred as Chen was reportedly lured out to discuss a debt issue and was savagely attacked in a coordinated assault. Police are investigating the case as a murder, with one suspect admitting to the crime over a disputed debt while others claimed they were just there to spectate.
Source: YAHOO
Reported about 1 year ago
CTWANT Weekly, reported by Lu Xiaochan, China Times, June 10, 2024, 6:32 PM: The Guanyin District of Taoyuan is facing severe air and water pollution due to the concentration of factories in the industrial area, as well as illicit discharge of wastewater by some businesses. Known as the 'Chimney Island,' the area is now under pressure from air pollution, prompting local residents to protest to the central and Taoyuan city governments. Over the past few decades, various environmental pollution incidents have plagued the Guanyin District, including the cadmium-contaminated rice incident in 1983 and recent mass fish deaths in the Fulin Creek due to illegal wastewater dumping. The local community is demanding the cessation of factory construction and development in the area to prevent further health hazards and pollution.
Source: YAHOO