Author: kht-root
Beyond long-established destinations such as Cijin (旗津), Cishan Old Street (旗山老街), Sizihwan (西子灣), and the Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區), several newer attractions — including Guoling Park (果嶺公園) and the newly opened Senye Wildlife School (森野動物學校) in Neimen (內門區) — will welcome holiday crowds for the first time.
By KHT Staff The Taiwan Lantern Festival will take place in Chiayi County this March, with major exhibition areas centered around the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Chiayi Station. THSR announced early this week that it will add 38 extra train services during the festival period, which runs from March 3 (Tuesday) to March 15 (Sunday). According to the company, the additional services include 21 southbound and 17 northbound trains. Advance ticket sales for the extra services are expected to open in stages starting February 12. To accommodate increased passenger volume, THSR will also run more Taichung–Zuoying shuttle services and…
By KHT Staff TAIPEI — Pingtung County has launched a long-term initiative to secure “Dark Sky Community” certification from DarkSky International, with Sheting Village (社頂部落) and the Jialeshui Scenic Area (佳樂水風景區) designated as pilot sites for controlling light pollution and protecting the natural night environment. According to the Pingtung County Government, the program focuses on improving dark-sky-friendly lighting while maintaining public safety and usability. Since 2023, the county’s Transportation and Tourism Development Department (交通旅遊處) has identified ten priority stargazing sites and begun coordinated efforts involving lighting upgrades, community education, and the training of local stargazing interpreters. The department emphasized that dark sky preservation…
In two recent incidents, sparks generated during the garbage compaction process led to smoldering inside the trucks. Prompt action by sanitation workers prevented the situations from escalating into fires.
By KHT Staff via KH City Govt KAOHSIUNG — Houjing Park (後勁公園) in Nanzih District has reopened following a major redevelopment, unveiling the new “Forest Bear’s Secret Castle” themed playground. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the opening ceremony on Sunday, marking the park’s transformation from a site shaped by industrial history into a green recreational space designed for families and residents of all ages. Chen credited Legislator Lee Po-yi for securing central government funding, as well as CPC Corporation’s neighborhood relations funds, bringing the total project budget to approximately NT$59 million. He also thanked the Kaohsiung City Council for its…
By Dr. TUNG Chen-Yuan, Taiwan’s Representative to Singapore The e-book is now available for free download, and the print edition can be ordered via the publisher’s website At the intersection of contemporary international politics and the global economy, semiconductors have long transcended the realm of industrial policy. They have become a core strategic asset shaping national security, technological competition, and supply-chain resilience. It is against this backdrop that Ambassador Tung Chen-Yuan, Taiwan’s Representative to Singapore, will publish a new book this month titled Taiwan at the Core – A Strategic Partner in the Global Semiconductor Landscape and Supply Chain Realignment.…
The centerpiece of the 2026 program is a major autumn retrospective of British conceptual art pioneer Michael Craig-Martin, marking his first large-scale solo exhibition in Asia.
The store, which traces its history back to the President Department Store’s original opening in 1975, will end business on Feb. 28.
Small, but useful bypass will reduce traffic jams in Renwu, city says
City officials attribute the increase to a six-year reform program that moved beyond basic shelter management to focus on public education, community activities, and responsible pet ownership. In 2023, the city launched the “Ban (伴)” branding initiative — a wordplay on companionship — to reposition shelters as community spaces rather than places associated with abandonment.
