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Hi-Life (convenience Store)
Hi-Life International, doing business as Hi-Life, is a Taiwanese convenience store chain established in 1988. As of 2023, the company has 1550 stores across Taiwan. History Early Growth and Expansion (1991–2000) Established in 1988, the company was established on Dihua Street in Taipei. In the following year, nine stores were opened simultaneously and its distribution centre was established on Xinhai Road in Banqiao District, New Taipei. Hi-Life introduced the Electronic Order System (EOS) in 1991 to improve inventory management and launched invoice redemption and recycling programs. It expanded rapidly, reaching 100 stores in 1994, 200 in 1995, and 300 in 1996. To support growth, it established multiple regional offices and distribution centers, including the Wugu Distribution Centre located in Wugu District in 1994 and Southern Distribution Centre in 1996. In 1997, Hi-Life moved its headquarters to Bade Road in Taipei and received Good Store Practices (GSP) certification. Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Limited Company
A private limited company is any type of business entity in Privately held company, "private" ownership used in many jurisdictions, in contrast to a Public company, publicly listed company, with some differences from country to country. Examples include: the ''limited liability company, LLC'' in the United States, ''private company limited by shares'' in the United Kingdom, ''GmbH'' in Germany and Austria, (BV) in The Netherlands and Belgium, (SARL) in France, (S.r.l.) in Italy, and (SRL) in the Hispanophone, Spanish-speaking world. The benefit of having a private limited company is that there is limited liability. Abbreviations Albania In Albania, a limited liability company () is a commercial company founded by persons of physical or judicial status, who are not liable for the company and personally bear losses only up to the outstanding contribution agreements. Partners' contributions constitute the registered capital of a limited liability company. Each partner has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TVBS
TVBS Media Inc. (), formerly Liann Yee Production Co., Ltd. () is a Taiwanese commercial television broadcasting company. It was originally established as a joint venture between Hong Kong television network TVB and Taiwanese network Era Television, Era Group, but TVB took over Era's shares in the company in 2005. Later, TVB sold all of its shares in the company to HTC Corporation Chairwoman Cher Wang. As of 2019, TVBS operates four domestic channels and one international channel: TVBS, the flagship channel; TVBS News, 24-hour news channel; TVBS Entertainment, which shows variety and drama series; TVBS E! (formerly TVB8), an alternative channel available on CHT MOD IPTV platform; and TVBS Asia, available outside Taiwan. History The company's flagship channel, TVBS, began its broadcast through satellite DTH and local cable systems on 28 September 1993. The name originally stood for "TVB Superchannel", while its Chinese name was ''Wuhsien Weihsing Tienshiht'ai'' (). It was origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwanese Brands
Taiwanese may refer to: * of or related to Taiwan **Culture of Taiwan **Geography of Taiwan ** Taiwanese cuisine *Languages of Taiwan ** Formosan languages ** Taiwanese Hokkien, also known as the Taiwanese language * Taiwanese people, residents of Taiwan or people of Taiwanese descent ** Taiwanese indigenous peoples, or Formosan peoples, formerly called Taiwanese aborigines ** Han Taiwanese, Taiwanese people of full or partial ethnic Han descent *** Hoklo Taiwanese Hoklo Taiwanese or Holo people ( zh, t=河洛人/鶴老人/福佬人, poj=Ho̍h-ló-lâng) are a major ethnic group in Taiwan whose ancestry is wholly or partially Hoklo. Being Taiwanese of Han origin, their mother tongue is Taiwanese ( or ), ..., Taiwanese people of full or partial ethnic Hoklo descent See also * * Formosan * Taiwanese language (other) * Republic of China (other) {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Convenience Stores
A convenience store, convenience shop, bakkal, bodega, corner store, corner shop, superette or mini-mart is a small retail store that stocks a range of everyday items such as convenience food, groceries, beverages, tobacco products, lottery tickets, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers and magazines. In some jurisdictions, convenience stores (such as off-licences in the UK) are licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, although many other jurisdictions limit such beverages to those with relatively low alcohol content, like beer and wine. The stores may also offer money order and wire transfer services, along with the use of a fax, fax machine or photocopier for a small per-copy cost. Some also sell tickets or recharge smart cards, e.g. Opus cards in Montreal, Canada, or include a small Delicatessen, deli. They differ from general stores and village shops in that they are not in a rural area, rural location and are used as a convenient (hence their common name) supplement to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Establishments In Taiwan
1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States (National Science Foundation Network) and Europe (Nordunet) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol, Internet Relay Chat. The concept of the World Wide Web was first discussed at CERN in 1988. The Soviet Union began its major deconstructing towards a mixed economy at the beginning of 1988 and began its gradual dissolution. The Iron Curtain began to disintegrate in 1988 as Hungary began allowing freer travel to the Western world. The first extrasolar planet, Gamma Cephei Ab (confirmed in 2003), was detected this year and the World Health Organization began its mission to Eradication of polio, eradicate polio. Global warming also began to emerge as a more significant concern, with climate scientist James Hansen testifying before the U.S. Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberty Times
The ''Liberty Times'' is a national newspaper published in Taiwan. Founded by Lin Rong-San, it is published by the Liberty Times Group. The newspaper was first published on 17 April 1980, as Liberty Daily, before adopting its current name in 1987. In 1999, they launched their English language version, the ''Taipei Times''. It is one of the four most influential newspapers in Taiwan, the other three being the '' Apple Daily'', the '' China Times'', and the '' United Daily News''. While the ''United Daily News'' is regarded as taking an editorial line that supports a Pan-Blue political stance, the ''Liberty Times'' is thought to take a Pan-Green pro-independence political stance. History Early history In 1946, the Three Principles of the People Youth League established a newspaper in Taitung, called ''Taitung Daobao''. Initially on the verge of closure in 1948, it was taken over by Chen Zhen-zong and renamed ''Taitung Xinbao'', becoming the first newspaper in eastern Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In Taiwan
The COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan was a part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 () caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (). in Taiwan, 10,231,343 are confirmed cases, including 18,775 deaths. The virus was confirmed to have spread to Taiwan on 21 January 2020, with the first case being a 50-year-old woman who had been teaching in Wuhan, China. The Taiwanese government integrated data from the Healthcare in Taiwan, national health care system, immigration, and customs authorities to aid in the identification and response to the virus. Government efforts are coordinated through the (NHCC) of the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, established to aid in disaster management for epidemics following the 2002–2004 SARS outbreak, 2003 SARS outbreak. The ''Journal of the American Medical Association'' says Taiwan engaged in 124 discrete action items to prevent the spread of the disease, including early screening of flights from Mainland China and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Times
The ''China Times'' (, abbr. ) is a daily Chinese-language newspaper published in Taiwan and one of the most widely circulated newspapers in Taiwan. Founded in 1950, the China Times Group was acquired by food and media conglomerate Want Want, which also owns TV stations CTV and CTiTV. The paper is generally perceived by the Taiwanese general public to be supportive of the pan-Blue coalition, which consists of the Kuomintang and allied political groups—while also facing allegations that it supports the political priorities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). History The ''China Times'' was founded in February 1950 under the name ''Credit News'' (), and focused mainly on price indices. The name changed on January 1, 1960, to ''Credit Newspaper'' (), a daily with comprehensive news coverage. Color printing was introduced on March 29, 1968, the first newspaper in Asia to make the move. On September 1, 1968, the name changed once again to ''China Times'', presently based in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lunar New Year In Taiwan
Lunar New Year or Kuè-nî () is a traditional festival and national holiday in Taiwan commemorating the first day of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Terminology The festival is most commonly referred to as 農曆新年 (Nónglì Xīnnián) or 過年 (Gùonián), meaning Agricultural Calendar New Year, emphasizing its basis in the agricultural lunisolar calendar. The term 春節 (Chūnjié), or Spring Festival, is not usually used as it is more commonly associated with celebrations in mainland China, even though 農曆新年 (Nónglì Xīnnián) and 過年 (Gùonián) are also commonly used there. Taiwanese usage of these terms often highlights the festival's agricultural and traditional significance rather than its association with the spring season. Customs and traditions Lunar New Year in Taiwan additionally reflects the island's distinct social and cultural landscape. For example, Taiwan incorporates elements from indigenous cultures, particularly in rural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ETtoday
Eastern Broadcasting Company (EBC; ), originally called Eastern Television (ETTV), is a nationwide cable television network in Taiwan that is operated by the Eastern Broadcasting Group. ETTV began channel syndications in the United States in 2003 under the name of ETTV America. In November 2015, Eastern Television renamed as Eastern Broadcasting Company. EBC Channels Eastern Broadcasting Company operates several channels: *EBC Variety () * EBC News () *EBC Financial News () *EBC Drama () *EBC Movie () *EBC Foreign Movie () *EBC Super TV () *ETMall 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 () * EBC Yoyo () *EBC America () * EBC Asia () *EBC China Defunct Channels *ETTV Entertainment () *ET Today Media Broadcasting in Singapore * EBC Asia on Singtel TV Channels 13 (HD; Complimentary access) and 521 (HD; Jingxuan+) * EBC Asia News on Singtel TV Channel 561 Media Broadcasting in Hong Kong and Macau * EBC Asia on Cable TV Hong Kong on Channel 331 * EBC Asia News on Cable TV Hong Kong on Channel 114 * E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gutter Oil
Gutter oil, trench oil, sewer oil, hogwash oil and tainted oil (, or ) are Chinese slang terms primarily used in China and Taiwan to refer to recycled oil. It can be used to describe the illicit practice of restaurants reusing cooking oil that has already been cooked for longer than safety codes permit. It can also be used to describe the reprocessing of yellow grease collected from sources such as restaurant fryers, kitchen, slaughterhouse waste and sewer drains.Alexa Olese"Gutter Oil: China Sounds Alarm Over Filthy Cooking Oil". 20 July 2010Max Fishe"You may never eat street food in China again after watching this video". 28 October 2013 Since 2011, the Chinese government has significantly cracked down on the reuse of gutter oil for human consumption, with the Chinese government also implementing clearer regulations for dealing with waste oil. Selling gutter oil in China can result in lengthy prison sentences or the death sentence with reprieve. For example, in 2014, busine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan Television
Taiwan Television Enterprise, Ltd. ( zh, t=臺灣電視公司, p=Táiwān Diànshì Gōngsī, poj=Tâi-ôan-tiān-sī-kong-si), commonly known as TTV and formerly known as Central Television and Voice of Taiwan, is the first terrestrial television station in Taiwan. It was established on April 28, 1962, and started formal broadcasting on October 10, 1962, as free-to-air. It is the first television company in Taiwan. The station became home to many trailblazing and innovative shows at the time. Recently, the station enjoyed a resurgence in viewership when it inked a major contract with Sanlih E-Television to promote and air the latter's shows. TTV's pop idol dramas have consistently rated high, although sometimes these dramas have fluctuated in ratings on account of the storyline and the stars' appeal. Under media reform laws, TTV was tapped for privatization in 2007. Currently, the financial TV network, Unique Satellite TV owns most of the stake of TTV. Since 1962, TTV has reac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
