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The Swiss World Economic Forum (WEF) released a special version of the 2020 Global Competitiveness Report on the 16th, stating that Taiwan has a strong financial system, universal healthcare, and past experience in responding to the virus. (Central News Agency file photo)
The Swiss World Economic Forum affirms that Taiwan has three key competitiveness
The World Economic Forum published a special version of the 2020 Global Competitiveness Report on the 16th, and the ranking was not announced for the first time affected by the epidemic. The report listed five characteristics that will help countries overcome the epidemic. Among them, the financial system, the medical system, and the expertise in treating infectious diseases have been mentioned in Taiwan, and are highly recognized. Wu Minghui, director of the Department of Economic Development of the National Development Council, said that Taiwan has long been at the forefront of fighting the epidemic, recovery and transformation, and next year’s competitiveness ranking should have the opportunity to move up to the next level. (See full report)
US Treasury lists Vietnam, Switzerland and exchange rate manipulator Taiwan on watch list
The US Treasury Department announced the exchange rate report on the 16th, which included Vietnam and Switzerland as exchange rate manipulators; 10 economies, including Taiwan, China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and India were included on the watch list. Among them, Thailand, India and Taiwan were included in the watch list. Report on new economies. (See full report)
Members of the Moscow Ballet 4 come to Taiwan to confirm the diagnosis and cancel the results of the second screening announced in the afternoon.
The Epidemic Central Command Center announced on the 16th that there were 7 new cases of foreign immigration, 2 in the Philippines were migrant workers and fishermen, 4 in Russia were members of the ballet company, and the cases imported from the United States were men of their own nationality. The Moscow Classical Ballet was originally scheduled to start a tour in Taipei on the night of the 16th, but after the expiration of the quarantine period, it was accidentally discovered that 4 people were diagnosed on their own. Check. According to regulations, while one of the 48 members of the second mining group is diagnosed, the rest will be considered contacts and will be totally isolated, and subsequent actions will be canceled. (See full report)
Indonesian migrant workers inspection report inaccuracy rate increases, and introduction continues to be suspended since the 18th.
Epidemic prevention commander Chen Shizhong noted on the 16th that after the recent announcement of the suspension of the introduction of Indonesian migrant workers, although some families have seen the need for care and have considered whether they can be opened in limited conditions and circumstances But based on Indonesia’s growing Wuhan pneumonia epidemic, the aforementioned nucleic acid inspection report is becoming more and more inaccurate, and Taiwan cannot afford to take the risk. Unless progress is made in certifying the report, the introduction will remain suspended. (See full report)
Fortunately for next year’s tax returns, basic living expenses will increase to 182,000, the biggest adjustment
The Ministry of Finance announced on the 16th that “Basic living expenses per person” rose to 182,000 yuan, an increase of 7,000 yuan from last year, the biggest adjustment from last year, and will be applied in May 2021. The Ministry of Finance estimates that the total number of beneficiaries will increase by 270,000 to 2.05 million, and the overall tax reduction benefits will increase to 9,655 million yuan. (See full report)
Invest the youngest Huang Tianmu: more than 60% of those who open accounts are under 40 years old
Capital market excitement has prompted more and more young people to join the ranks of investing in securities. Huang Tianmu, FSC chairman, said on the 16th that the account opening age structure has been reversed last year. Up to 66% of investors are under 40 years old. This has changed the phenomenon of middle-aged citizens and the elderly as the main investing force in the past. Seeing the participation of many young people shows that whether investing in stocks, warrants or futures, young people are increasingly interested in investing in the capital market. (See full report)
12 people from Hong Kong who wanted to smuggle into Taiwan, 10 people were prosecuted by Shenzhen prosecutors
Twelve Hong Kong residents who participated in the “anti-broadcast” protest were intercepted and arrested by the Chinese Coast Guard in the waters southeast of Hong Kong during the smuggling from Taiwan by boat on 23 August. They were detained at the Shenzhen Yantian Detention Center and attracted international attention. With solidarity. The Yantian District Attorney’s Office announced on the night of the 16th that 10 of the adults had been prosecuted for “the crime of organizing others to cross the border” and “the crime of stealing the border.” (See full report)
Tom Cruise rushes to film Mission Impossible and sends a strong warning that the crew will be expelled if it is not avoided.
The number of deaths from Wuhan pneumonia in Britain up to 16 was more than 64,000, ranking second among European countries. “The Sun” reported that Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, who was rushing to film “Mission Impossible 7” in London, was so angry that studio staff blatantly violated epidemic prevention regulations. According to the recording, Tom Cruise told the team that the film industry, which is in trouble due to the epidemic, has to depend on films like “Impossible Missions” to survive and warned that personnel who do not comply with regulations to prevent epidemics would be fired. (See full report)
The man who disappeared for 40 days and was rescued by the hunter: at first glance he thought he was a corpse
A 37-year-old man surnamed Qiu entered the controlled section of the Zhongheng Expressway on a motorcycle on the night of November 6, abandoned the car and jumped off a 100-meter-deep cliff. The Taichung Fire Department and the civil search and rescue team used aerial cameras and search and rescue dogs to search the bottom of the stream, but found nothing. For a time, the relatives believed that the police had delayed the rescue and accused them of embezzlement. When local resident Yang Dongbo went hunting in the mountains on the night of the 15th, he accidentally found Qiu Nan in a mountain sewer. Yang Dongbo said that Qiu Nan was very weak when they found him, and he may last a few days at most. It is a miracle to be rescued. (See full report)
The number of green iguanas removed in 2020 exceeds 10,000 for the first time and spans 8 counties and cities in Pingtung
The green iguana is the first harmful exotic species announced by the Wildlife Conservation Act. Eat leafy greens and destroy the fish farms. It has been a problem in Taiwan for a long time. The Forest Service Bureau stated on the 16th that the number of green iguanas removed this year surpassed 10,000 for the first time, reaching 14,536, with Pingtung County eliminating the majority of 8,570. (See full report)
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