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Multiple assessments suggest that the erosion of public oversight and institutional effectiveness lies at the heart of Indonesia’s decline. Independent media outlets and civil society organizations have historically played a crucial role in uncovering abuses of power. When civic space contracts, oversight mechanisms weaken. Recent reports from Reporters Without Borders indicate that Indonesia’s press freedom ranking has also deteriorated, limiting the ability of journalists and watchdog groups to expose misconduct.
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — The annual Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival in Tainan ended early Wednesday morning with 36 people reported injured, a figure officials said was lower than in previous years. Authorities said 30 people were injured by fireworks, while six others suffered unrelated injuries during the event. Officials said the injuries were generally minor and that the event concluded safely overall. The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival (鹽水蜂炮), held each year during the Lantern Festival period, is one of Taiwan’s best-known folk religious celebrations and frequently draws international media attention. This year, more than 200 large and small “beehive”…
Tsai Chi-chang, CPBL Commissioner, “It gets so hot in Kaohsiung. Baseball fans in the south all want an indoor ballpark. Perhaps it doesn’t have to be as big as the Taipei Dome. But there should be a medium-sized dome in Southern Taiwan, an indoor space for games. I think that would make for a better experience for everyone.”
The Gangshan Eye, located on Siaogangshan (小崗山) at the border of Gangshan and Yanchao districts, is known for its suspended skywalk offering panoramic views of the Greater Gangshan area. The park has been closed for renovation since last year amid declining visitor numbers and is expected to reopen in the first quarter of 2027.
Amid geopolitical risks and supply chain realignment, South Korea has elevated semiconductors to the level of national strategy. Under its “K-Semiconductor Vision and Strategy in the AI Era,” the government plans to invest approximately 700 trillion won (around US$ 520 billion) by 2047 to build the world’s largest semiconductor cluster, with 16 new fabrication plants scheduled by 2030. It has also established a 50 trillion won (around US$ 37 billion) industry fund, offering up to 25% tax credits for facility investment and 50% for R&D, while aiming to cultivate 150,000 semiconductor professionals by 2030 to strengthen the industry’s integrated innovation ecosystem.
According to the latest statistics, from the law’s implementation through early February 2026, police issued 12 Restriction Orders to banks, buying critical intervention time for affected individuals. The proportion of victims who “voluntarily transferred funds to scammers” declined slightly from 82.4% in 2024 to 81.8% in 2025, suggesting that the long-term effectiveness of “protective intervention” warrants continued observation.
The critical threshold today lies in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. For 3-nanometer nodes and below, EUV is virtually indispensable. However, due to export controls, SMIC—China’s leading foundry—cannot access EUV systems and must rely instead on deep ultraviolet (DUV) immersion lithography.
Zookeepers are currently hand-raising the macaque, providing milk feedings, heat lamps, and soft materials for comfort. Staff have also placed a small stuffed toy and blanket in the enclosure to help reduce stress and provide tactile security, a method commonly used in wildlife rehabilitation settings.
Just 238 contestants advanced to the final round after successfully throwing six consecutive “yes” results with jiaobei (筊杯), or crescent-shaped wooden divination blocks, during the preliminary heats held throughout the Lunar New Year period.
By constantly remembering the past, Taiwan reaffirms its commitment to protecting freedom for future generations.
