• 11/18/2024

Taipei City government security guard dismissed over sexual misconduct

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The Taipei Public Works Department said Thursday that a security guard employed by its Parks and Street Lights Office has been dismissed from his job after an investigation over allegations he engaged in multiple acts of sexual misconduct. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306150017

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Three-peat: PLG’s Braves create dynasty with third straight title

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The Taipei Fubon Braves’ 118-104 home victory over the New Taipei Kings Wednesday marked not only the end of the P.LEAGUE+ (PLG) 2022-23 season but also the start of a basketball dynasty, as the team extended its dominance with a third consecutive championship in the three-year-old league. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202306150016

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Deterrence preferable to war: Ex-U.S. deputy national security advisor

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) “Deterrence is far preferable to war,” former United States Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger told President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) at a meeting in Taipei on Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306150015

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Taiwan unveils early-stage generative AI system

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) on Wednesday unveiled an early-stage, 7-billion parameter (7B) generative AI system, which it plans to release for selective testing later this year. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202306150014

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Taiwan lifts ban on Canadian beef over 30 months old

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to lift the ban on importing Canadian beef from cattle older than 30 months. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306150013

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Taiwan shares end higher after Fed meeting

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan hit a 14-month high Thursday as investors continued to digest the U.S. Federal Reserve’s overnight decision to leave key interest rates unchanged, dealers said. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306150012

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Taiwan central bank leaves interest rates unchanged

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) decided to leave its key interest rates unchanged after wrapping up a quarterly policymaking meeting Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306150011

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Legislature to receive draft gender equality amendments by mid-July

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The Executive Yuan said Thursday it plans to submit draft amendments to the Gender Equity Education Act, the Act of Gender Equality in Employment and the Sexual Harassment Prevention Act to the Legislative Yuan around mid-July. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306150010

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U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market

Taipei, June 15 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Thursday, gaining NT$0.004 to close at NT$30.724. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202306150009

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Taiwan foreign minister visits NGO aiding Ukrainian refugees in Czechia

Prague, June 15 (CNA) Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Wednesday visited a non-profit organization that has been helping Ukrainian refugees get settled in the Czech Republic, and he pledged Taiwan’s continued support for them, according to his ministry. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306150008

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