Kuo Yang Construction has returned to Kaohsiung’s Nong 16 district with a pre-sale housing project scheduled for completion in 2030. Its sales case leans on existing transit and park access, as well as a neighboring commercial complex that is still being developed.

Kaohsiung’s semiconductor transition is real, but so are questions over the former refinery site’s cleanup, future water supply and the electricity needed to power the city’s new industries.

Three members of a Kaohsiung family became ill after eating unidentified wild mushrooms given to them by a friend. One person was admitted to hospital, while health officials said green-spored parasol poisoning was suspected.

Heavy rain flooded roads across Kaohsiung on Saturday, with several districts recording more than 200 mm within 24 hours. Flooding disrupted traffic in Niaosong, Daliao and other parts of the city.

A large fire and repeated explosions drew an overnight emergency response in Tainan’s Annan District. Initial reports conflicted over whether nine people were injured or no casualties had been confirmed.

Fubon Life’s Aozihdi development will combine offices, a hotel, department store and aquarium beside the MRT and light rail, making it one of north Kaohsiung’s most consequential projects.

Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area is attracting banks and family-office services, but it is too soon to conclude that the financial push has already transformed the local property market.

A Kaohsiung poll puts Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s job approval at 83.5%, but the landline survey is a measure of reported sentiment, not a forecast of November’s mayoral race.

Six passengers climbed out of a stalled elevator by ladder after waiting nearly 90 minutes for rescue at Kaohsiung Main Station.

Drivers on a stretch of Jiangong Road (建工路) in Sanmin District (三民區) are now subject to a reduced speed limit of 30 kph as construction continues on Yellow Line (黃線) Station Y8, part of the city’s second MRT line.