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Kaohsiung’s Transportation Bureau (高雄市交通局) has launched trial operations of its reservation-based “Happy Shared Bus” service in Taoyuan District (桃源區) and Namaxia District (那瑪夏區), offering free rides during the testing period to support students, seniors, and residents needing medical or administrative access.

Authorities believe a Tainan-based waste-removal operator hauled garbage to transfer stations in Gangshan (岡山) and Yanchao (燕巢), before sending other vehicles—likely with GPS disabled or switched to non-tracked trucks—to dump it near Moon World.

By Staff KAOHSIUNG — In preparation for TWICE’s two-day stop on their 10th-anniversary world tour, Kaohsiung has illuminated seven of its major landmarks in the group’s signature blue. The concerts will take place at the National Stadium (高雄國家體育場／世運主場館) on November 22 and 23. The initiative, named “THIS IS FOR ONCE IN 高雄”, includes coordinated laser projections and nighttime lighting displays across the city, creating an immersive atmosphere for incoming fans. Seven Landmarks Participating The coordinated lighting will continue through the concert weekend. Concert Details Dates:• Saturday, Nov. 22 — 18:30• Sunday, Nov. 23 — 18:30(Both hosted by Live Nation Taiwan…

The design-build project, now underway, is scheduled for completion in December 2026. It covers a full upgrade of the Cijin Beach core area and extensive improvements along the surrounding coastline, marking a major milestone in Kaohsiung’s effort to elevate its coastal tourism infrastructure.

Comments by the new Japanese PM reveal a shifting and important reality: Japan is becoming more vocal while China is growing more aggressive.

The dedicated scooter lane at the Zhongzheng–Wufu intersection has been completed, and scooters are now permitted to travel straight onto Wufu Road.

By RK Shih /Staff KAOSHIUNG — Many city residents likely remember when the bridge linking Jiuru 4th and 3rd Rd. was demolished, as it began a period where crossing the Love River to and from the Zhongdu/Neiwei area became much less convenient. Happily, reports say work on the new Jiuru Bridge (九如橋), a key connector between Sanmin’s Zhongdu area (中都) and Gushan’s Neiwei district (內惟), is moving into its next phase, with completion targeted for June 2026, according to the Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau (工務局). The original Jiuru Road overpass was demolished last year. Construction on the new bridge began…

Public Works Bureau Director Yang Chin-fu (楊欽富) said the splash zone is just one piece of a broader plan to make the park a more attractive neighborhood space.

Taiwan Digital Night brought more than 150 tech workers, founders and creators to a rooftop pool bar on Nov. 8, turning the TAi Urban Resort’s 24th floor into one of southern Taiwan’s most international gatherings of the year organized by Second Space and Nomad Taiwan.

By RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — The city has unveiled the third wave of performers for the “2026 雄嗨趴” New Year’s Eve celebration at Dream Mall, adding more star power to what officials describe as one of Kaohsiung’s most diverse holiday stages in years. Joining previously announced acts Accusefive (告五人) and 831 (八三夭) are Golden Bell–winning actor and musician Rhydian Vaughan (鳳小岳), hip-hop artist Kumachan (熊仔), and Hakka singer Chiu Shu-chan (邱淑蟬), a native of Kaohsiung’s Liugui District (六龜). A Cross-Genre, Cross-Language Program Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) said the lineup reflects Kaohsiung’s identity as a “city that tells its stories through…