Author: kht-root
Industry sources in Kaohsiung have confirmed the latest rumors, saying the proposed hotel brand has been upgraded to Le Méridien, which sits in Marriott’s Premium tier. However, the group that owns the property has so far declined to officially confirm any brand partnership.
Coast Guard officers boarded the vessels with a K-9 unit and discovered hidden compartments filled with undeclared cigarettes, including both traditional and heated tobacco products.
Mayor Chen said the city will conduct a tabletop security exercise on Dec. 23, followed by a full-scale field drill on Dec. 29, to ensure readiness for large public gatherings, including New Year’s Eve celebrations and holiday activities across the city.
Company says Kaohsiung R&D center will be an important addition to its Hsinchu factory and office in Taipei.
Home to more than 50,000 residents, Neipu Township is getting a new transit terminal.
The Megaport Festival (大港開唱), one of southern Taiwan’s best-known music events, will return to Kaohsiung on March 21 and 22, 2026, marking its 20th anniversary with performances at the Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區).
Shortly after the attack, a post circulating online claimed that a similar assault was being planned in southern Taiwan, explicitly naming Kaohsiung Station. While authorities stressed that the post had not been verified, the threat was treated as credible enough to trigger a visible response. Kaohsiung police, working alongside Railway Police and national security units, increased patrols, added security checks at transportation nodes, and began tracing the digital origin of the message.
Visitors can see how temple figures are shaped, fired, assembled, and prepared for installation.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Lai Jui-lung (賴瑞隆) is one of four contenders seeking the DPP nomination, in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive Kaohsiung mayoral primary.
Pingtung County says green iguanas’ burrowing behavior can undermine embankments and weaken drainage infrastructure, increasing risks during heavy rainfall and flood events.
