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First stationary front of plum season brings heavy rainfall
The first stationary front of the plum season is set to arrive on Tuesday (June 13), bringing short-term heavy rainfall and localized torrential rain to various regions, particularly in southern areas, as forecasted by the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
2023/06/13 18:44
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Car wash employee dons frog suit to scrub cars in Tainan
A car wash employee has gained social media fame for scrubbing cars in a frog suit in southern Taiwan.
2023/06/01 17:55
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Rescuers focus efforts on far end of Pingtung waterfalls
Taiwan authorities announced on Monday (May 22) that rescue teams will continue operations and concentrate efforts on the southern end of the Flying Dragon Waterfall in Pingtung County as three people from a river tracing group remain missing.
2023/05/22 16:29
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Terry Gou makes spiritual commitment to Mazu during campaign
Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn and a primary presidential hopeful for the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), held a second campaign rally in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County on Tuesday (May 9) to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters.
2023/05/11 15:47
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Terry Gou kickstarts presidential campaign in Tainan market
Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn and a 2024 presidential hopeful, began his campaign in southern Taiwan on Sunday (April 23), aiming to secure the Kuomintang’s (KMT) nomination and challenge New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi’s bid.
2023/04/24 16:01
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Taiwan’s pineapple prices plummeting due to oversupply
Southern Taiwan’s pineapple farmers are currently grappling with a price crash caused by an abundance of the fruit, according to the Agriculture and Food Agency.
2023/04/19 17:40
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New clinic aims to tackle worsening air quality in S. Taiwan
In southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Siaogang District, industrial factories have caused many residents to develop respiratory issues.
2023/04/13 17:57
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Human claw machine takes over vending scene in Taiwan
In southern Taiwan, a vendor of claw machines introduced a unique twist in their store over the long weekend — a human claw machine that attracted over 1000 people daily.
2023/04/07 19:21
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Hsinchu Science Park implements water usage cuts
Factories operating within the Hsinchu Science Park have commenced a reduction in water consumption in March as a result of scarce rainfall, according to reports.
2023/03/08 20:00
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Taiwan’s thirst for rain grows stronger amid climate change
Once again, the water supply in southern Taiwan has hit an all-time low due to record low rainfall in the area, the lowest in the past 30 years.
2023/03/07 11:50
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Taiwan firefighters win praise for rescuing child
A family thanked Taiwanese firefighters on Thursday (March 2) for saving their 6-year-old daughter from getting caught on an escalator in a shopping mall in southern Taiwan two months ago.
2023/03/07 10:36
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Southern Taiwan to adopt water conservation measures
Southern Taiwan has been experiencing a severe lack of rainfall since the end of last year.
2023/02/21 15:32
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Minxiong Haunted House for sale in southwestern Taiwan
The Minxiong Haunted House, a renowned abandoned mansion located in southern Taiwan, is available for purchase at a listing price of NT$68 million.
2023/02/12 12:11
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Taiwan top weapons maker tests missiles to boost defense
The Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) conducted missile tests on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 6-7) in southern Taiwan.
2023/02/08 18:00
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Experience the best luxury taxis in Tainan, southern Taiwan
A taxi company in southern Taiwan has a fleet of 40-50 high-end cars — the most luxurious fleet on the island.
2023/01/18 17:33
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Dutch national rescued after stranded in Taiwan mountains
A Dutch national stranded on a mountain in southern Taiwan was rescued on Sunday night (Jan. 15).
2023/01/17 19:04
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Southern Taiwan plagued by air pollution in winter, spring
Every year, people living in southern Taiwan have to deal with bad air quality from late fall to spring. The pollution is the result of power plants there burn coal to create energy.
2023/01/17 19:00
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Fanciest roadside banquet wedding in southern Taiwan
Have you ever seen a traditional Taiwanese-style wedding banquet on the side of the road? A young couple recently celebrated their wedding with the fanciest and dreamiest banquet in Tainan, S. Taiwan.
2023/01/10 20:48
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Low water levels in southern Taiwan spell drought in 2023
Due to low rainfalls in southern Taiwan in 2022, the Central Weather Bureau pointed out that Taiwan may suffer from water shortage again in 2023.
2023/01/06 17:24
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Cute Taiwan doggie chews up NT$10,000 with a smile
An 11-month-old doggie in southern Taiwan found his owner’s NT$10000 cash and chewed up for fun.
2022/12/12 16:54
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Creative running track brings joy to Taiwan school children
KAOHSIUNG (TVBS News) — An elementary school in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, built five ice cream-shaped hills on its running track, making people think the tracks are damaged due to recent earthquakes.
2022/12/01 18:52
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Tourists surprised at muddy pond on fire in southern Taiwan
You can see a peculiar spectacle at the New Yangnyu Mud Pond in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan: mud on fire.
2022/12/01 16:26
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Distracted Taiwanese driver crushes very expensive bicycles
A distracted driver crushed eight expensive bicycles belonging to a group of cyclists who planned to partake in a cycling event in Kaoshiung, southern Taiwan on Sunday (Nov. 6).
2022/11/07 18:29
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Military performs airborne drills in southern Taiwan
The C-130 transport aircraft flew across the sky in Pingtung County, Taiwan, as 12 military instructors performed an airborne drill at 1,250 feet high on Sept. 14.
2022/09/23 14:09