Ou Han-sheng launches new show with Lin Xiang and Zhang Li-dong, hopes to put what he has learned to the test
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ou Han-sheng, Lin Xiang and Zhang Li-dong are hosting the new show “Ou Ye Yi Ji Bang.” Ou hopes to put to the test what he learned alongside Hu Gua and learn to control the pace of a show.
Kaohsiung fruit stall owner robbed while closing shop; suspect subdued and charged with robbery
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A man identified by his surname Li attacked and robbed a fruit stall owner in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, with a glass bottle as she was closing up. Bystanders subdued him, and Kaohsiung prosecutors charged him with robbery.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang backs Pegatron, signs “LOVE PEGATRON” on server rack casing
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited the Pegatron and Delta Electronics booths in turn during the COMPUTEX exhibition on June 3, making appearances and interacting with attendees.
TPP says drone unit price is too high; Education Ministry says purchase includes complete teaching package
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The TPP caucus questioned the Education Ministry over the high unit price of its drone purchases. The ministry said the purchases include a complete teaching package.
Abuses in online drug advertising; proposal says failure to comply with takedown order could incur fine of up to NT$5 million
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Food and Drug Administration has proposed amendments to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act to strengthen regulation of online drug sales and advertising. Businesses that fail to comply with takedown orders face fines of up to 5 million.
Speaking out despite being wanted: Former Hong Kong district councilor Carmen Lau says she is fighting to protect the future
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Hong Kong district councilor Carmen Lau, wanted by the Hong Kong government, delivered a speech at the Oslo Freedom Forum, stressing that the fight for democracy is about protecting the future. She revealed that Hong Kong has 1946 political prisoners and urged Taiwan and Hong Kong people overseas to support one another and carry on their identity and culture.
Etomidate acid, a drug precursor, is not regulated; Liu Shih-fang says drug review committee will discuss it
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Blue and green lawmakers raised concerns that etomidate acid, a precursor used in zombie vape products, is not regulated. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang said the Ministry of Justice (法務部) will discuss adding it to the controlled substances list at its June 17 drug review committee meeting.
Black bear breaks into home and chases Shiba Inu; 80-year-old Japanese woman scares it off with a lint roller
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An 80-year-old woman in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, successfully scared off a black bear that entered her home by holding a lint roller to protect her dog.
Jensen Huang visits Foxconn booth and tucks into red bean cakes; can’t put down gifted Poketomo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Foxconn’s COMPUTEX exhibit at noon on June 3 and was gifted Sharp’s AI robot Poketomo and 鴻華先進’s CAVIRA electric vehicle. He also signed a Vera Rubin NVL72 system.
SpaceX plans IPO price of $135 per share, aiming to raise $75 billion
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SpaceX plans to price its IPO at $135 per share and raise $75 billion, targeting a valuation of $1.75 trillion. The move breaks with tradition by setting a fixed price before the investor presentation.
Should you pay for online subscriptions? Review them regularly to keep your budget in check [Book excerpt]
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In his new book, Spending Wisely, Hao Hsu-lieh draws on his own experiences and those of friends to examine consumer traps in the subscription economy, stressing the need to review subscriptions regularly.
NCKU law student Guo Yuchen overcomes challenges of cerebral palsy to complete studies
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Guo Yuchen, a graduating law student at 國立成功大學, has overcome physical limitations, learning challenges and the sudden death of his father since being diagnosed with cerebral palsy in early childhood. This year, he will go on stage to receive his graduation cap and diploma.
Video circulating online appears to show McDonald’s employee catching a rat by hand; company says restaurant has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected
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A McDonald’s Taiwan employee caught a rat by hand, and the restaurant has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
Top student music competition teams to perform at National Concert Hall and Weiwuying
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The Ministry of Education is holding a joint concert featuring top teams from the 5th National Student Music Competition. Performances will take place at Taipei’s National Concert Hall on June 2 and at Kaohsiung’s Weiwuying on June 29-30, with 18 teams from 10 counties and cities taking part.
Bus hit by drone in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine; 7 dead, 11 injured
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Authorities in Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, backed by Russia, said a bus traveling from Moscow to Crimea was hit by a drone, leaving 7 dead and 11 injured. The incident came after Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine.
Cheng Li-wun: Taiwan Strait peace cannot be viewed solely through cross-strait ties; hopes for U.S.-China reconciliation and cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun said in a speech in San Francisco that the United States must be part of efforts to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, and expressed hope for U.S.-China reconciliation. She criticized the Democratic Progressive Party’s energy policy and called for nuclear power to be restarted.
Li Sichuan recalls father’s detention in the Philippines as a child; Su Chiao-hui releases short videos of medical professionals’ endorsements
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Japan and the Philippines are set to begin maritime boundary talks. Li Sichuan recalled his father’s detention by the Philippines and urged the government to protect fishermen. Su Chiao-hui released short videos featuring endorsements from medical professionals, highlighting her long-term care record.
Kaohsiung man in his 8th decade arrested over stabbing motorcyclist stopped at red light; says he mistook him for someone else
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An elderly man in Kaohsiung stabbed a motorcyclist waiting at a red light with a fruit knife, claiming mistaken identity; the victim suffered a minor shoulder wound and was treated without serious injury.
After trainer aircraft crash, Hanxiang union calls for domestically built aircraft; DPP says it supports defense self-reliance
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OriginalA T-34 trainer crash killed two officers, prompting Hanxiang union to call for domestically built replacement aircraft, while the DPP backs defense autonomy and critiques KMT remarks on the first-island-chain.
Vote counting in South Korean local elections to begin this evening; focus on whether ruling party can expand its influence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea’s 9th local elections and parliamentary by-elections were held on June 3. Polls closed at 6 p.m., and counting is expected to take more than 7 hours. The elections are the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae-myung completed 1 year in office, with results in Seoul and Busan seen as key indicators.
Environment ministry: Semiconductor capacity expansion drove up use of fluorinated greenhouse gases in 2024
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Environment Ministry announced its 2024 carbon reduction results, reporting a 6.59% decrease from the 2005 baseline year. But emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases rose 16.01% amid expanding AI and semiconductor production capacity.
U.S. forces commander calls South Korea a dagger aimed at China; North Korea denounces effort to contain Beijing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Forces Korea Commander Xavier Brunson likened South Korea to “a dagger pointed at the heart of Asia,” prompting strong reactions from North Korea and China. North Korea denounced the remark as reflecting a U.S. strategy to contain China, while China also condemned the comments as hostile. The South Korean government said it had conveyed its concerns to the United States.
Japan Cabinet Public Affairs Secretary’s X account officially launches, aiming to better connect with the public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Japanese Cabinet Public Affairs Office’s trial X account has officially been renamed “Cabinet Public Affairs Secretary” and begun operations. Managed by Kozo Saeki, it aims to post updates on the prime minister more promptly.
NTHU’s Chang Yu-shuo excels in both racing and chip research, wins Mei Yiqi Memorial Medal
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Chang Yu-shuo, an electrical engineering student at National Tsing Hua University, received the Mei Yiqi Memorial Medal in recognition of his achievements in racing, chip research and leadership.