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By KHT Staff. Image via Yam News. KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung Port (高雄港) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Port of Gdynia (格丁尼亞港) on Friday, marking a step toward deeper maritime cooperation between Taiwan and Central and Eastern Europe. Kaohsiung Port, Taiwan’s largest international commercial harbor, plays a central role as a container transshipment hub in the Asia-Pacific. The Port of Gdynia, one of Poland’s key deep-water ports on the Baltic Sea, has been expanding its role in European logistics while investing in smart port systems and infrastructure upgrades. Under the MOU, the two ports will establish a long-term…
Authorities continue to stress that feeding wild monkeys contributes to the problem and are urging the public to avoid direct interaction.
The three-day exhibition will run from April 10 to April 12, operating daily from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will be held on the 10th floor of the Zuoying High Speed Rail (HSR) integrated complex (左營高鐵共構大樓), a major transit hub that connects Taiwan High Speed Rail, TRA, and the Kaohsiung MRT.
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — Parts of Kaohsiung will face a 12-hour water outage and widespread pressure reductions on Sunday, March 22, as maintenance work linked to power infrastructure forces a temporary shutdown at the Chengcing Lake Water Treatment Plant (澄清湖淨水場). According to information released by legislator Lin Tai-hua (林岱樺) citing Taiwan Water Corporation (台灣自來水公司), the disruption is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is tied to Taiwan Power Company (台灣電力公司) work to underground overhead transmission lines, which will require a coordinated power shutdown at the facility. More than 480,000 households across the city are expected to be…
The exterior design follows a “soaring with the wind” concept, featuring streamlined contours intended to reflect forward momentum and urban growth. The design was guided by artist Lin Hsi-chun (林熺俊), known for previous public space and transit-related works in Kaohsiung.
By RK Shih / Staff. AI image for illustration only – based on previous renderings. KAOHSIUNG — Two of Kaohsiung’s most closely watched public sports center projects, in Sanmin District (三民區) and Siaogang District (小港區), are entering their final preparation phase, with openings expected later this year. This week, Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung (林欽榮) inspected both sites, focusing on construction progress and operational readiness as the facilities move toward trial operations. The Sanmin Sports Center, located near Yangming Junior High School (陽明國中), is scheduled to begin trial operations in July. Positioned in one of the city’s most densely populated districts,…
Recent design updates have prompted discussion online, with observers noting that the finalized plans appear more simplified than earlier concept renderings. Features such as multi-layered balconies and extensive vertical greenery have reportedly been scaled back in favor of more practical construction approaches.
The figures have renewed concern over road safety in the city, particularly after a series of fatal crashes in the days following the announcement. Local media outlet Jin News (勁報) via LINE, reported that four additional deaths occurred within a single week across Siaogang, Renwu, and Linyuan districts, involving multiple collisions between trucks and motorcycles.
By RK Shih / Staff KAOHSIUNG — One of southern Taiwan’s largest music events returns this weekend with added significance, as the Megaport Festival (大港開唱) celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區) on March 21 and 22. The milestone edition is expected to draw large crowds to the Penglai Port area (蓬萊港區), continuing a broader trend in which major concerts and festivals are driving tourism, hotel demand, and weekend traffic across Kaohsiung. While specific attendance figures have not been officially confirmed, past editions have drawn tens of thousands, and authorities are preparing for another high-impact weekend. Click…
By KHT Staff. Image via Focus Times. KAOHSIUNG — The Dagang Bridge (大港橋) at Kaohsiung Port will temporarily suspend its signature rotation during the upcoming Megaport Festival (大港開唱), as authorities prepare for large crowds in the Pier-2 Art Center (駁二藝術特區) area. According to local event notices reported by Focus Times, the pedestrian bridge will remain stationary on March 21 and 22 to ensure public safety and avoid disruptions during performances. Organizers expect significant foot traffic in the Penglai Port area (蓬萊港區), where the annual music festival will be held. Officials said the decision was made to prevent safety risks associated…
