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Kaohsiung took a step deeper into the digital nomad scene Friday with the launch of the Nomad Taiwan Kaohsiung Service Hub at…
Reports say that the entire ceiling structure fell, burying the management desk in debris and exposing air conditioning lines. A night-shift security guard narrowly avoided being crushed, escaping with minor abrasions.
The site, spanning 45 hectares at the intersection of Sanmin (三民) and Renwu (仁武) districts, underwent a NT$200 million conversion process beginning in 2016. The Liberty Times reports that this project involved the relocation of approximately 70,000 graves. While the park officially opened in 2018, initial public engagement remained low due to lingering cultural stigmas and an entrance route that required passing the city’s primary funeral parlor.
Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan (邱于軒) characterized the city’s current administrative process for removing abandoned roadside vehicles as “shocking,” noting that it currently takes between three to four months to move a single car — although many city residents have likely seen cars or old scooters that have been in the same place for much longer; perhaps even many years.
By Eryk Michael Smith / Staff KAOHSIUNG — With his second term nearing its end, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) presented what…
The preview featured a “Face-to-Face with Dinosaurs” experience produced by the Japanese animatronics team DINO-A-LIVE. The performance utilized precision mechanical engineering and puppetry to simulate the breathing, movement, and expressions of life-sized dinosaurs.
By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — Taiwan’s air quality ranking improved in 2025, but Kaohsiung remains among the areas in the nation with…
Analysts say Taiwan’s housing market is entering a period of adjustment. Future market performance is expected to depend more heavily on migration patterns and industrial development, with regional disparities likely to widen.
The Labor Affairs Bureau said such programs are designed for individuals who face financial barriers to job preparation, including the cost of appropriate attire. Under current guidelines, eligible participants may receive up to NT$2,500 per year for interview-related clothing and grooming, along with limited support for transportation and meals during the job search process.
Chen attended the opening session with city officials and met with Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng, Deputy Speaker Tseng Chun-chieh, and party caucuses to discuss urban development, infrastructure and livelihood issues.