National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (國立高雄科技大學) has brought precision machinery used on real-world production lines directly into the classroom.

Experts warn that graduates from northern Taiwan are often reluctant to relocate south, raising concerns that local universities alone may struggle to meet future workforce needs as related industries expand.

Visitors begin by collecting an “energy challenge card” and earn points through hands-on activities comparing electricity use among common home appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners. QR-code simulations allow participants to “shop” for appliances while learning to read energy efficiency labels.

According to transport authorities, seniors account for roughly 40 percent of traffic-related deaths in Kaohsiung, making them among the city’s most vulnerable road users.

TSMC’s expansion in Kaohsiung is reshaping where families want to live and where schools must grow.

Opening Dec. 27, Panhua Park was redesigned from the old 三民一號公園 (Sanmin Park No. 1) beginning in June 2024, with a focus on restoring severely saline soil, reducing hard surfaces, and increasing green coverage.

Civic groups argue that the forested land surrounding the former sugar refinery represents one of northern Kaohsiung’s most significant remaining green spaces, supporting both wildlife habitat and public use. They say large-scale development would not only disrupt the historic setting of the sugar factory but also erase an irreplaceable urban forest.

We were all sold a false bill of goods from a bunch of snake-oil salesmen. We were promised that the World Wide Web would democratize access to info, that it would flatten the pre-existing class structures, and increase human capacity to a level not seen since the Industrial Revolution. We were promised that computers in classrooms would give “21st century skills.” It’s done none of these things. In fact, it’s done the complete opposite.

Hengchun Industrial & Commercial Vocational High School’s AI robotics team has once again defeated university competitors, capturing a record-setting fourth consecutive gold medal. (Photo courtesy of school)

By RK Shih/Staff Images via CNA. KAOHSIUNG – The 2025 Kaohsiung City Book Fair opened today at the Kaohsiung Public Library Main…