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New projects in northern Kaohsiung are bringing in higher-income workers and dual-income households whose consumption profiles differ markedly from traditional local retail demand.
Pingtung County has launched a new fleet of electric buses, replacing diesel vehicles on nine major routes serving Hengchun, Kenting, and other high-traffic destinations in Taiwan’s southernmost county.
The proposal responds to rapid population growth in northern Kaohsiung and long-standing calls for improved mass transit access beyond the city’s existing Red and Orange Lines.
Maritime GENIE is a leadership and policy innovation program for early- to mid-career professionals working on maritime governance at the national, regional, or global level, with a strong focus on Taiwan’s maritime policy, sustainability efforts, and regional role.
Cyclists in southern Taiwan will already be familiar with County Road No. 185 (縣道185號), which runs parallel to the Central Mountains. While mostly flat, its importance lies in the multiple access points it provides into mountain areas and Indigenous communities.
Commuters may soon see a new type of vehicle on the roads as the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) prepares to legalize enclosed-cabin three-wheeled scooters as early as the second half of 2026.
Officials stated that the underpass’s original design, particularly its steep entry and exit gradients, did not account for motorcycle safety. Consequently, the ban will remain in place to prevent potential accidents.
The festival will run for 25 days through the Lantern Festival. A total of 10 art light installations and 10 “lightscape” zones will stretch across a 1.5-kilometer route centered on Dadong Wetland Park, often described as a “Kaohsiung version of the Forgotten Forest.”
The agreement represents Rolex’s first partnership with a performing arts center in Taiwan and places Weiwuying alongside a small group of international cultural institutions that maintain formal relationships with the company.
TAIWAN EDGE: Video Report on 2026 Taipei Game Show- by Marcel Opliger.
