Big box retailer limits plastic purchases amid rising prices

Big box retailer limits plastic purchases amid rising prices

2026-03-30

The war in the Middle East has caused oil prices to skyrocket, but also other materials in the petrochemical industry such as plastic. Already, shortages of plastic bags have been reported in several countries.

In Taiwan, big box retailer Costco has announced purchase limits on 10 plastic products including cling film, bags and disposable gloves. Each member may only purchase one of each. Other retailers say they don’t plan to follow suit. PX Mart says there are no reports of rush buying or hoarding. In fact, Mega Px Mart has announced a buy-one-get-one free offer on several products. Carrefour and a.mart say they have sufficient units in inventory and are not planning on increasing prices.

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#plastic #oil #prices #costofliving #cozzyliv

塑膠袋驚驚漲? 美式賣場祭保鮮膜.塑膠袋"一卡限購1組"

2026-03-30

中東戰火影響，不僅油價居高不下，因為石化原料受影響，傳出國際各國塑膠袋缺貨。

美式賣場好市多開第一槍，祭出「限購令」，像是保鮮膜、塑膠袋、吃手扒雞的手套等10項商品一張卡限購一組。本土業者們不打算跟進限購，全聯回應沒有出現搶購潮、大全聯則祭出多組優惠買一送一、家樂福和愛買聲明庫存很夠，也不會漲價。

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One bite of this chicken cutlet, and a hit of cilantro explodes on your tastebuds. People online immediately started tagging the ultimate cilantro lover, former president Tsai Ing-wen, to give it a try. The chicken is a hit, but it’s not the only way to get your cilantro fix.

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Tien Nai-wen
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We’ve recently started offering cilantro ice cream. Overall sales are actually pretty good. In the first month alone we sold 20,000 cones. Especially on social media, people are really interested in cilantro products right now.

Cashing in on the cilantro trend, you can even find it in a classic chocolate bar.

You can see bits of green inside. The sweetness of the peanut and chocolate blend together before the cilantro hits. If you want a mix of salty and sweet, then this cilantro milk tea might be for you.

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- Way too sweet. The taste is OK though.

Some people like it. But for others, as soon as they hear the word “cilantro”...

- Absolutely no way.

There’s no hiding how they feel. But if you like cilantro, you can now eat it from breakfast to dinner.

And don’t forget the cilantro chicken burger: a crispy fried chicken patty with a strong hit of cilantro. Now it’s possible to have cilantro with every meal. Fans are living the dream, but the haters? They’re staying far, far away.

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Handsome farmer draws attention at awards ceremony

A recent winner at the Outstanding Farmers Awards in Taibao City, Chiayi, stood out for his charm, youth, and height, at 180cm tall. The awardee, Wu Cheng-hsien, was a flight attendant for 10 years before returning to his hometown last July to work on the family farm. He attended the awards on behalf of his father, unexpectedly drawing attention for his good looks.

At this farmers awards ceremony in Chiayi’s Taibao City, the awardee on the far left of the second row stands out. Younger and taller than the other men on stage, Wu Cheng-hsien came back to Chiayi last July after working as a flight attendant for a decade. Now working at the family farm, he accepted an award on behalf of his father, drawing attention for his good looks.

Wu Cheng-hsien
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I think what my father does is something to be very proud of. I accepted the award on his behalf, and I was really moved, I felt very proud.

Now 39 years old, Wu moved back to his hometown to spend more time with his family. His experience with customer service as a flight attendant serves him well in his new career as a farmer.

Wu Cheng-hsien
Farmer
Now that I’ve returned, it feels like I’m more grounded. The biggest difference is that I have to speak Taiwanese very well, otherwise they just keep saying, “Huh, huh, huh?” But I think they’re all very friendly.

Wu engaged with the community after returning home, quickly making friends with his charming smile and warm nature.

Mother
I’m happy my son is back. It was tough because he was very used to his work as a flight attendant. But that’s how it is. He has to come back to his hometown to help.

Cheng Shu-fen
Taibao City Mayor
His family has been in Taibao for a long time. Besides running the farm, they also do some local charity. Even his grandmother helps out at an elderly dining hall. She’s a senior herself, but still volunteers. His family has a deep connection with the local community.

While his previous job took him soaring through the skies, Wu Cheng-hsien returned home to connect with the land. His enthusiasm and charm serve him just as well on the ground as they did in the sky.

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DPP slams TPP’s rally against Ko’s verdict

The TPP held a rally this past Sunday, to protest against the 17-year prison sentenced handed down on former Chair Ko Wen-je. But the event was met with ridicule from the DPP. Even before the comments poured in, a video clip of Ko became a popular meme, as he gave a passionate speech during which he pointed a finger at the Presidential Office. Additionally, pundits alleged that the TPP used bots to inflate viewership of the livestream, while a DPP lawmaker questioned the motive of the 23 KMT lawmakers who attended. Let’s find out more.

Former TPP Chair Ko Wen-je’s voice trembles as he gets worked up while leading a protest in front of the Presidential Office on Sunday. But who is this “Lai Hsiang-te” he speaks of?

No one in the DPP seems to have a clue. Replaying the video clip, in which Ko is clearly pointing at the Presidential Office building, it’s got to be the president, Lai Ching-te. But Lai wasn’t at the office, but at a baseball game in Tainan.

The video clip of Ko has become a meme. Ko’s antics, according to the TPP, were witnessed in-person by more than 80,000 at the rally. However, critics put the estimate at less than 10% that. They also alleged that because more than 50,000 viewers joined in watching the livestream just ten minutes after the event started, it’s got to be bots.

Lin Yu-hui
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Viewership multiplied by 3.8 times when Ko Wen-je took the stage, that’s a 280% increase. If they want to use bots, they should’ve made sure that supporting channels, including TPP Media and Holger Chen, should also get a boost. But TPP Media only saw a 10% in the same period.

Not only staunch TPP supporters were there. As many as 23 KMT lawmakers were on stage in support. DPP lawmakers say they were only there to win over Ko’s supporters for future elections.

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Frankly, I think it’s disaster profiteering. They’re waiting for Ko to fall and take over his supporter base. Everyone’s making calculations about what to do should Ko fall, instead of thinking of how to prevent him from falling.

The DPP lawmaker says that one should not be fooled by appearances, that even though the KMT was at Ko’s rally, they’re not necessarily there for his, or the TPP’s best interests.

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The Yongzhen coast in Zhuangwei Township boasts one of the eight best views of Yilan: the sunrise over Turtle Island. However, a lack of tourist facilities like toilets and showers have caused a problem for nearby temples. After urging from residents, the Northeast Coast Scenic Area Administration set up a rest stop at Yongzhen. Adjacent to both Provincial Highway No. 2 and the coastal bike path, the spot has become an instant hit for photos.

The sandy interior of this modern building along the coast gives it a warm ambiance, with Turtle Island just outside the window. This is the new Yongzhen rest stop in Yilan County.

The Yongzhen coast in Zhuangwei Township draws lots of visitors to watch the sunrise over Turtle Island, one of the eight classic views of Yilan. But lacking nearby infrastructure like a restroom or showers, many people would go to the nearby temples to use their facilities.

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It’s in the Yongzhen coastal recreation area. For a long time, it’s been lacking this kind of high-quality location for washrooms and shops.

After requests to the central government, the Northeast Coast Scenic Area Administration invested in building a rest stop at the public park. Now, after two years of planning and construction, it’s finally open. The first floor offers visitor information and bicycle rentals, while the second story has a coffee shop.

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At the Porsche Carrera Cup Japan held this Sunday at Suzuka Circuit, Taiwanese driver Tiger Wu outpaced the competition to take the top spot. But what really caught everyone off guard came during the podium ceremony, when the music playing wasn’t the usual flag anthem, but Taiwan’s national anthem. For Taiwanese fans in attendance, it was an unexpected and touching moment, one made even more special by the victory of the nearly 60-year-old racing veteran, who’s long been a familiar and celebrated name in the sport.

Taiwanese fans were shocked to hear the national anthem echo across the race track during an F1 event in Japan.

It happened during the Porche Carrera Cup Japan, which took place at the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday. Taiwan’s own Tiger Wu took home the win, and during the podium ceremony, Taiwan’s national anthem was played, instead of the usual flag anthem. It so happened that an executive from a Taiwanese telecom had brought along 14 prize winners from a phone promotion lucky draw on a trip to watch the F1 Grand Prix. It was an emotional moment.

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We all stopped and looked at each other. It gave us goosebumps! All of us from Taiwan stood up at attention on the spot, watching as the national anthem was played. It was so moving. When Tiger was on stage, he kept pointing up at our Olympic flag.

Tiger Wu is almost 60 years old and has long been competing in top-level races, having won the Porsche Carrera cup for four years in a row now since 2023.

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This season I really enjoyed every race and every practice.

Wu’s car and suit are decorated with cute tiger motifs, and even feature the national flag.

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At the beginning, the tiger designs were more intimidating. Off the track, Tiger is super cheerful and loves being out and about. He has a very sunny, upbeat personality. This kind of competition is really demanding, so if you’re not good enough, you wouldn’t be able to compete.

Despite winning the top prize, Wu is not actually a professional racer. Regardless, his passion for the sport is helping put Taiwan on the world map.

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Baseball game watcher slaps worker at Tainan stadium debut

The Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Centers’ very first game was held on Sunday, and it’s already generating more headlines than expected. That’s because a spectator, a man surnamed Chiang, slapped a stadium worker. Chiang was told not to stand in the aisle, but he wouldn’t budge, reprimanding the worker instead. Another worker tried to break up the fight, but ended up being slapped. The CPBL issued later issued a statement to condemn Chiang and ban him from attending another CBPL game. Meanwhile, netizens also found out where he worked, leading to the company to dismiss him.

Get what I mean?
Watch your attitude!
That’s all!

A man in black furiously reprimands a worker keeping order at the stadium, drawing attention from other spectators. Another worker steps in to try resolve the issue.

Say it nicely.
Say it nicely.

The man in black wouldn’t have it.

Say it nicely.
Say it nicely.

Instead, he slapped the worker that stepped in so hard, that others could hear a clear smack. The victim didn’t fight back, and was met with a slurry of verbal attacks.

Say it nicely? HE should be nice.

The incident took place at the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Centers in Tainan, during the stadium’s debut on Sunday, which was packed with excited fans, including the assailant. The worker that was slapped reported his injuries in the company of CPBL managers and filed a police report. The CPBL issued a statement to condemn the assailant and to ban him from attending another CPBL game.

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The man, surnamed Chiang, was unhappy that he was told not to stand in the aisle. He argued with a worker surnamed Tsai and then slapped him on the left cheek.

Chiang was summoned to the police to be questioned. Meanwhile, netizens found the real estate agency branch where he worked, leading to his dismissal.

Voice of Lien Yu-cheng
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On behalf of the company, we’d like to issue a most sincere apology to the public. We’ve already terminated our hire-of-work contract. Starting today, he’s no longer our employee.

Other netizens alleged that he had previously opened a seafood restaurant on Hai’an Road. It closed in 2022, but because of him, other outlets of the franchise were spammed with one-star reviews.

Voice of Mr. Lee
Qigu Fresh flagship
I believe it opened in 2021 for about seven months. I was shocked too when I saw the news yesterday. He’s a service worker, a real estate agent, so I find it unbelievable that he would do something like that.

Meanwhile, the victim’s sister posted on Threads that the attack did not impair her brother’s hearing. But even then, she said her family will take every legal action possible to hold the attacker accountable.

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President Lai receives bipartisan delegation from US Congress

President Lai Ching-te received a bipartisan delegation from the US Congress on Monday morning. The group was led by US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, along with Republican Senator John Curtis. Though their Taiwan visit is short, sources say the delegation will urge Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to pass the special defense budget as soon as possible.

Lai Ching-te
President
We thank both the executive and legislative branches of the United States, across party lines, for continuing to implement arms sales to Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. Taking the procurement of the HIMARS rocket system from the US as an example, the letter of offer was originally set to expire at the end of this month. We thank the US government for its assistance and willingness to grant a slight extension, allowing Taiwan to continue acquiring this weapon.

Jeanne Shaheen
US Senator (Democratic Party)
We’re here to underscore the strong and enduring commitment to Taiwan in the United States Congress. That commitment is grounded in the Taiwan Relations Act and decades of support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Maintaining that stability is a shared effort.

John Curtis
US Senator (Republican Party)
You know, a long time ago I lived in Taiwan. Back then my Mandarin was pretty good. It’s a shame because I’ve forgotten most of it. Now it’s more like… “horse horse tiger tiger (just passable).”

Senator Curtis is an expert in strategic policy toward China and previously lived in Taiwan for three years. During the reception at the Presidential Office, he opened his remarks by showing off some Mandarin. Meanwhile, Democratic Ranking Member Shaheen is the first woman in US history to be elected both as a governor and later as a US senator. She is currently a key leader on major foreign policy issues. Also part of the delegation were Senator Thom Tillis, who co-chairs the Senate Taiwan Caucus and Senator Jacky Rosen.

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