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The Pingtung County Remote-Control Drone Flight Field (屏東縣遙控無人機飛行場) is one of Taiwan’s most important certification sites for drone pilots and a rare open-access space shared by enthusiasts from across the island.
Did you know? –Drivers can register their mobile number and basic details via the official Kaohsiung traffic violation service website or by scanning a QR code provided on police or city sites. Once approved, the system will send SMS alerts as soon as a violation is confirmed.
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.
Foxconn will invest NT$15.9 billion (US$509.94 million) to build its Kaohsiung headquarters in southern Taiwan. That would include a mixed-use commercial and office building and a residential tower, it said. Construction is scheduled to start in 2027, with completion targeted for 2033.
Alexandra, Amy, Zoe, Raysen, Owen (KAS — Grade 9) investigate what many believe is Taiwan’s economic over-reliance on semiconductors.
2025 recaps show how tightly streaming data is now woven into the way people understand their own media habits. For the platforms, they are also powerful annual marketing campaigns. For users, they have become a kind of digital diary of what they listened to, watched, and talked about throughout the year.
Concerns mount that some users may not be able to distinguish between neutral information and messaging aligned with Chinese state narratives.
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.