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By RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — The Kaohsiung City Government expects to launch the physical relocation of Dalinpu [大林蒲] residents by October, following the submission of urban planning changes to the Ministry of the Interior for final approval. The long-delayed project, driven by the establishment of the New Materials Circular-Industrial Park [新材料循環產業園區], moved into a new phase this month with the start of land purchase agreements for religious facilities and residential zones. The Urban Development Bureau [高雄市都發局] confirmed Saturday that it is coordinating with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to synchronize environmental impact assessments and urban plan amendments. If federal approval…

Since the new rules came into effect on Jan. 1, builders and haulers have warned that real-world capacity is lagging behind the policy’s scope, citing shortages of compliant vehicles and limited legal destinations for soil disposal and reuse.

The platform allows users to submit inquiries, complaints, and service requests through computers or mobile devices. Residents can also upload photos and videos, making it easier to report problems accurately and speeding up case handling.

A major conflict in the Taiwan Strait could inflict losses of up to US$10 trillion on the global economy—roughly 10% of global GDP. The scale of such a shock could surpass the total economic cost of the three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The case has drawn public attention not only for the brutality of the murders — including the presence of child witnesses — but also for discussions about the application of the death penalty standard in Taiwan’s legal system, which requires that capital punishment be reserved for “the most serious crimes.” The High Court reiterated that this benchmark applies based on evidence and individual case severity rather than a literal count of victims alone.

The program, titled “Read More, Get Rewards,” was launched to encourage consistent reading habits among residents. Under the scheme, borrowers earned one point for every five books checked out, which could later be exchanged for prizes.

“The metro will reshape daily life and urban patterns in Tainan,” the bureau said. “We are integrating rail construction with parking facilities and surrounding land development to build a more livable and accessible city.”

The Cultural Center district sits in the heart of Kaohsiung’s south-central urban area, benefiting from extensive green space, established commercial services, and strong transport connectivity.

One Threads user said a room that normally costs around NT$2,000 per night appeared to rise to NT$18,000 after midnight, accusing hotels of exploiting demand and calling on city authorities to investigate.

First proposed around 2010, is planned for a 15-hectare site in Tainan’s East District, within the South Tainan Station subcenter. The project envisions a 20,000-seat indoor arena alongside cultural, commercial, and leisure facilities, with 1.6 hectares designated for public parking. Roughly NT$23 billion will be needed to build the project.