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The Philippines’ IT and business process management (IT-BPM) sector remains a major pillar of the economy, generating US$38 billion in 2024 — about 8% of GDP — and employing 1.8 million people, or 3.8% of the workforce.
According to SMAT analysis, the 2026 policies introduce four primary strategic shifts: higher total subsidy amounts, diversified special categories, direct battery fee assistance, and the nation’s first sales incentives for traditional motorcycle shops.
The Hawks’ home opener — which they won, 7-4 over the Lions — drew a strong crowd, with infield tickets selling out. The city said more than 10,000 fans packed the stands with banners and noisemakers as the stadium filled with chants and horns.
The site, spanning 45 hectares at the intersection of Sanmin (三民) and Renwu (仁武) districts, underwent a NT$200 million conversion process beginning in 2016. The Liberty Times reports that this project involved the relocation of approximately 70,000 graves. While the park officially opened in 2018, initial public engagement remained low due to lingering cultural stigmas and an entrance route that required passing the city’s primary funeral parlor.
Total pet population: 3.2 million cats and dogs, a rise from approximately 2.79 million in 2024. New registrations: Approximately 250,000 pets were registered last year. Feline dominance: Cats now account for 1.74 million of the total, surpassing dogs and driving a specific demand for localized nutrition.
Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan (邱于軒) characterized the city’s current administrative process for removing abandoned roadside vehicles as “shocking,” noting that it currently takes between three to four months to move a single car — although many city residents have likely seen cars or old scooters that have been in the same place for much longer; perhaps even many years.
Ministry of Transportation (MOTC) data indicates that the overwhelming majority of traffic accidents and hit-and-run incidents in Kaohsiung continue to involve Taiwanese citizens. Critics of proposed crackdowns have previously noted that focusing solely on migrant workers may overlook broader systemic issues, such as the general lack of road safety infrastructure or the high volume of unlicensed Taiwanese drivers.
The preview featured a “Face-to-Face with Dinosaurs” experience produced by the Japanese animatronics team DINO-A-LIVE. The performance utilized precision mechanical engineering and puppetry to simulate the breathing, movement, and expressions of life-sized dinosaurs.
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — Taiwan’s air quality ranking improved in 2025, but Kaohsiung remains among the areas in the nation with higher levels of fine particulate pollution, according to a new global report. A UDN report notes that data released by Swiss air quality firm IQAir shows Taiwan ranked 74th worldwide last year, an improvement of 20 places from the previous year. In the index, a higher ranking indicates lower pollution levels. Despite the improvement, Taiwan’s average PM2.5 concentration was 13.3 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding both the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 5 and Taiwan’s domestic standard…
By KHT Staff. Image via FB. KAOHSIUNG — American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor Post Malone is set to perform at Kaohsiung National Stadium (世運主場館) on September 19 as part of his ongoing global tour, organizers announced. The concert is part of the Post Malone Presents The BIG ASS Stadium World Tour. The Kaohsiung stop is one of several scheduled across Asia, including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Seoul. Rapper Don Toliver will join the show as a special guest. Post Malone, known for songs including “Rockstar,” “Circles,” and “Sunflower,” has built a global following across…
