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  Taiwan Immigration Agency expands cross agency efforts to prevent fraud among foreign residents

  The National Immigration Agency said today that as the number of migrant workers and foreign students in Taiwan continues to grow each year, some individuals have been lured by fraud groups to engage in illegal activities. The agency has completed system connections for foreign resident data to provide relevant authorities with enhanced inspection and regulatory support to jointly combat fraud.The agency stated in a press release that influenced by global trends, the population of migrant workers and foreign students in Taiwan has increased annually. Some individuals have been induced by fraud groups to act as cash couriers or sell telecom numbers and bank accounts. The agency has been actively working with the Ministry of Labor and other government bodies to combat these activities.To implement interagency cooperation, the agency said it has been working with the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Education to strengthen anti fraud awareness and promote knowledge of penalties through various channels targeting migrant workers and foreign students.The agency also completed system integration that allows migrant worker data to be provided in real time to the National Communications Commission and the Financial Supervisory Commission through system connectivity and cloud based access. This enhances monitoring and inspection of high risk telecom numbers and bank accounts.The agency noted that Taiwan has officially entered a super aged society. Due to changes in population structure and labor shortages, the need for migrant workers continues to rise. According to Ministry of Labor data, the number of migrant workers in Taiwan reached 858939 as of the end of September.According to National Police Agency statistics, in the past three years, more than 70 percent of cases involving foreign residents selling bank accounts to fraud groups involved legally employed migrant workers, while absconded workers and foreign students accounted for less than 20 percent.The agency said that as of the end of October, it had provided more than 10.55 million data entries to relevant authorities and will continue cooperating to fight fraud and protect public property.

  2025-11-20 09:05
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  Renewed Uncertainty in Warner Bros. Discovery Sale as Market Assesses Higher-Priced Acquisition Scenarios

  New uncertainty has emerged once again around the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). According to a Bloomberg report, recent market discussions have introduced alternative valuation scenarios, with parties linked to Paramount said to be evaluating whether to pursue all or key parts of Warner Bros. Discovery at a higher price, drawing investor attention.Bloomberg cited sources familiar with the matter as saying that these discussions remain at a market assessment stage and do not constitute a formal bid or public offer. However, some market scenario analyses have assumed an all-cash acquisition price of around USD 30 per share, representing a higher valuation than other proposals previously circulating in the market.Analysts note that Warner Bros. Discovery owns major film and television production assets, established streaming brands, and a vast content library, making it a long-standing potential target amid global media industry consolidation. Nevertheless, the company's relatively high debt level, combined with integration costs and strategic risks, has prompted more cautious evaluations by potential buyers.As of now, Warner Bros. Discovery has not issued an official response to the market speculation. Observers broadly believe that, as the global media industry faces growth pressure and closer scrutiny over capital efficiency, discussions surrounding the sale and strategic options of Warner Bros. Discovery are likely to remain a market focus in the near term.

  2025-12-13 09:00
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  Louvre hit by water leak and jewel heist — staff to start rolling strike on Dec 15

  According to RFI, staff at the Louvre Museum have announced a rolling strike starting on 15 December 2025, following a series of recent incidents that have raised concerns over safety and working conditions, including a water leak and a high-profile jewel heist.The Louvre said that on 26 November, a malfunction in the heating and ventilation system caused a valve to open unexpectedly, allowing water to seep through the ceiling of the Egyptian antiquities department’s library and research area. As a result, approximately 300 to 400 Egyptology journals and research documents were damaged. The museum stressed that these materials, dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, are academic references rather than irreplaceable artefacts. All affected items have been sent for restoration, and no permanent loss to cultural heritage has been reported.Just one month earlier, the Louvre was shaken by a daring daytime theft in which suspects stole an estimated €88 million worth of French crown jewels within minutes. The incident drew international attention and sparked renewed scrutiny over the museum’s aging infrastructure and security systems.In a statement addressed to the Ministry of Culture, unions said chronic understaffing, deteriorating facilities, and insufficient investment in maintenance and security have placed growing pressure on the world’s most visited museum. They warned that current conditions have turned a visit to the Louvre into what they described as an “obstacle course,” and called on authorities to present concrete measures for improvement.

  2025-12-13 09:00