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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…
Kaohsiung collected roughly NT$1.6 billion in traffic fines last year, but only a small portion is required to be used for road safety improvements under current rules. The Central Govt says it’s planning a national policy change.
Disputed data on growth, wages and tourism highlight tensions over Kaohsiung’s economic direction.
By KHT Staff. Image via Taiwan Panorama. KAOHSIUNG/PINGTUNG — As the 2026 Pingtung Bluefin Tuna Cultural and Conservation Season begins, the Donggang-based seafood brand “魚饌食” (Yú Zhuàn Shí) has established a retail location at the E Sky Mall (義享時尚廣場) in Kaohsiung. The expansion includes the launch of new processed tuna products aimed at both domestic consumers and international travelers. Over the past 30 years, 魚饌食, which operates its own deep-sea fishing fleet, has transitioned from raw material supply to high-value food processing. The brand’s signature “Premium Tuna Floss” (極品鮪魚鬆) recently received a three-star rating at the A.A. Taste Awards and…
The Labor Affairs Bureau said such programs are designed for individuals who face financial barriers to job preparation, including the cost of appropriate attire. Under current guidelines, eligible participants may receive up to NT$2,500 per year for interview-related clothing and grooming, along with limited support for transportation and meals during the job search process.
Unlike conventional reservoirs, the project draws water from beneath the riverbed, using natural sand and gravel layers as filtration. Engineers have installed a 1,200-meter steel-reinforced collection pipe, along with two intake wells positioned along the Laonong and Cishan (旗山溪) rivers.
While moderate in strength, the event stood out for its location. Officials said the area has not recorded an earthquake above magnitude 4 in roughly 30 years.
The ship is scheduled to arrive in Kaohsiung at 2:30 PM, giving passengers the afternoon and evening to explore attractions. With a 10:30 PM departure, visitors can also experience the city’s night markets and local food scene.
