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.

According to Sun Jen Textile, manufacturing seven towels removes one kilogram of abandoned fishing nets from Taiwan’s surrounding waters.

The Marine Debris Recycling Coalition has grown to more than 70 members since its founding in 2021. The exhibition is free and open to the public through November 2, at Pinway Warehouse No. 8 (Pinway 八號倉庫).

By Pai Pei-hwa (白佩華) | Special to The Kaohsiung Times Oct. 27, 2025Image source: Ministry of the Environment website TAIWAN — For…

Preparedness isn’t paperwork. It’s muscle memory. At least one full-scale drill each year — plus smaller department exercises — keeps teams sharp. Studies show companies that train regularly recover 30% faster after crises. Skipping drills to “save costs” is false economy. Every dollar not spent on preparedness turns into losses later. Training isn’t an expense; it’s insurance — and a competitive edge.

Photo Credit: Anchor Taiwan Business Feature, by Teddy Tsai I first connected with Elisa Chiu, founder of Anchor Taiwan, several years…

UDN photo shows a pathway in the newly-opened Guoling Nature Park. RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — The former Kaohsiung Golf Course (高雄高爾夫球場),…

A large pile of construction debris at a site on Mingcheng Road (明誠路) in Kaohsiung. City inspectors say the storage does not meet legal…

The Daliao Social Housing Project, features two 10-story buildings with two basement levels, providing 384 units for rent only, offering…

Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung (left) meets with OASC Chairman Karl Filip Coenegrachts (right) By Staff KAOHSIUNG — The Kaohsiung…