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Taiwan Digital Night brought more than 150 tech workers, founders and creators to a rooftop pool bar on Nov. 8, turning the TAi Urban Resort’s 24th floor into one of southern Taiwan’s most international gatherings of the year organized by Second Space and Nomad Taiwan.
By RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — The city has unveiled the third wave of performers for the “2026 雄嗨趴” New Year’s Eve celebration at Dream Mall, adding more star power to what officials describe as one of Kaohsiung’s most diverse holiday stages in years. Joining previously announced acts Accusefive (告五人) and 831 (八三夭) are Golden Bell–winning actor and musician Rhydian Vaughan (鳳小岳), hip-hop artist Kumachan (熊仔), and Hakka singer Chiu Shu-chan (邱淑蟬), a native of Kaohsiung’s Liugui District (六龜). A Cross-Genre, Cross-Language Program Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) said the lineup reflects Kaohsiung’s identity as a “city that tells its stories through…
By RK Shih/Staff Photo shows Lai speaking to the media in September 2025. Via Yahoo News. TAIPEI — When the new Legislative Yuan convened on Feb. 1, 2024, the Kuomintang (KMT) held 52 seats, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 51, and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) eight—giving the KMT–TPP “blue–white” bloc a working majority despite the presidency remaining with the DPP. That majority has now passed a second round of amendments to Taiwan’s fiscal allocation law. Supporters say the changes give local governments more stability and prevent abrupt year-to-year swings. The DPP argues the law locks in an already unequal…
Next week we will continue the Psalmanazar story, covering how his Formosan claims were challenged and how he defended himself. Our French conman had some very cunning explanations to rebut his challengers, and also the confidence that came from an increasing intake of drugs.
By RK Shih/Staff Images via CNA. KAOHSIUNG – The 2025 Kaohsiung City Book Fair opened today at the Kaohsiung Public Library Main Branch, and according to a UDN report, Taiwan LEGO donated 1,000 LEGO sets to children in rural areas to encourage creativity. Kaohsiung Bureau of Cultural Affairs Director Wang Wen-tsui (王文翠) said this year’s event is a cultural celebration bringing together books, films, creative works, art, and the city’s own landscapes. The book fair opened with a lively performance by the FOCASA circus team. In her remarks, Wang said the event is far more than a single exhibition: in…
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By Dr. TUNG Chen-Yuan (currently Taiwan’s Representative to Singapore). Chapter 1: Rise – From Impoverished Island to Global Economic Powerhouse This year (2025) marks the 60th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. This tiny island nation, through exceptional internationalization and globalization strategies, has successfully transformed itself from a resource-poor, politically unstable, and economically backward land into a prosperous and powerful global economy—a transformation widely regarded as a modern miracle. On August 9, 1965, Singapore was forced to separate from the Federation of Malaysia and declared its independence. At a televised press conference, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew tearfully and emotionally announced that…
“The next few years will show whether Cheng’s leadership brings renewal or reinforces old divisions. But one thing is clear: my generation will have to decide what kind of democracy we want to protect—and who we trust to lead it.”
A public urban-renewal project within the station-use district is expected to involve roughly NT$95 billion in investment.
