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Environmental groups decry factory’s discharge of toxic wastewater into local creek
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| In the documentary “Beyond Beauty,” scenes of the orange-colored Houjing River show the severity of pollution problems in Taiwan. A Kaohsiung-based company that is the world’s largest provider of semiconductor packaging and testing services has now been exposed as one of the major polluters of this river. The government slapped Advanced Semiconductor Engineering with a fine, though its long history of environmental violations led environmentalists today to urge that operations be suspended. ...(more) |
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Northeast winds bring cooler, pollution-filled air
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Northeast seasonal winds have brought cooler weather and heavy pollution to much of Taiwan. Forecasters expect an easing of both conditions on Thursday as the winds weaken.
The heavy traffic today on Zhongshan North Road, Taipei was obscured by the even heavier pollution. The culprit is sand blown into the atmosphere over China and brought to Taiwan by northeast seasonal winds. Air ...(more) |
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| | | | | Chinese banks begin selling yuan denominated bonds in Taiwan | Four of China’s state-run banks began selling yuan-denominated “Formosa bonds” on Taiwan’s OTC market today. The new issuance more than doubles the quantity of Formosa bonds. This worries DPP Legislator Yeh Yi-chun, who fears expansion of yuan-denominated instruments will destabilize the economy.
Formosa bonds listed by China-based banks debuted on Taiwan’s OTC market today. A DPP ..(more) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Gold Slump | International gold prices have fallen a quarter this year to around US$1,200 an ounce.
Many investors struck by gold fever during the global economic crisis are paying the price now. Some jewelers say this a good time to buy into the market, but analysts give mixed ..(more) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | President, legislative speaker join to promote democracy and human rights | Legislative Speaker Wang Jing-pyng and President Ma Ying-jeou put aside their political and legal differences today in the name of human rights. In a speech at a foundation for the promotion of democracy that Wang heads, Ma praised Taiwan’s achievements in freedom.
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy held an awards ceremony today to mark Human Rights Day. Based on precedent, the group, ..(more) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Taipei plans to turn Yuanshan Tunnel into new museum | The Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs plans to turn a tunnel that links to the Taipei Children’s Recreation Center into a new museum. The Zhongshan District landmark will feature displays related to the city’s development.
As we enter this tunnel, we see hanging wires and peeling, speckled paint. Metal bars protrude from the walls and the tunnel darkens the deeper we go. This ..(more) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Council of Agriculture hosts competition to harness student ideas | The Council of Agriculture sponsored a university competition to aid the farming industry. The winning team from National Taiwan University created a high tech greenhouse monitoring system.
Dancers dramatically interpret the growth of plants as they encounter the sun, water and air. The event is the awards ceremony for the Council of Agriculture’s inaugural “Agricultural Business Good ..(more) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Pitcher Roy Halladay retires as a Toronto Blue Jay | After 16 years in the major leagues and two Cy Young Awards, Roy Halladay announced his retirement. A former member of the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies, Halladay will be remembered as one of the best pitchers of his generation.
At just 36 years of age, one of the major league’s top starting pitchers suddenly announced his decision to retire.
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| Four of China’s state-run banks began selling yuan-denominated “Formosa bonds” on Taiwan’s OTC market today. |
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