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Tainan mulls halting businesses, schools as typhoon nears
Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che will announce work and class cancellation on Wednesday night the earliest if Typhoon Saol’s wind speed and rainfall meets the criteria for such a declaration.
2023/08/29 13:53
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大東夜市1分為2增「大東東」! 新口訣曝在地人全傻眼
台南「大東夜市」驚傳分裂!估計有192處攤商受到影響。大東夜市的土地中,市府持有三分之二部分重新招標,不過得標的業者卻表明不願意繼續與「大東夜市」業者繼續合作,而後攤商組成自救會、並高舉標語抗議。對此「台南式Tainan Style」粉專就表示,大東夜市真的有一邊決定叫做「大東東夜市」,還加碼新口訣讓不少民眾笑翻。
2023/08/28 13:58
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Tainan’s matchmaking event sparks romance among hopefuls
The Lu-er-men Sheng Mu Temple in Tainan hosted a successful Qixi Festival celebration, drawing numerous attendees seeking love and connection. The event featured engaging activities, love-themed banquets, and a nod to Chinese mythology’s god of marriage.
2023/08/21 16:54
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Taiwan battles dengue outbreak amid higher temperatures
Taiwan faces a concerning spike in dengue fever cases, with Tainan bearing the brunt of over 80% of the 1,579 cases reported this year. As the nation grapples with rising temperatures and typhoon season, authorities intensify efforts to curb the disease’s spread. Learn about the factors driving the outbreak and essential prevention measures.
2023/08/18 15:55
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Bilingual 2030 initiative hindered by shortage of teachers
Taiwan grapples with a shortage of bilingual teachers as schools aim to achieve bilingualism by 2030. While Taipei progresses, Tainan faces challenges in hiring educators. The debate continues amid concerns about curriculum neglect.
2023/08/17 10:52
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Rain to continue until Friday! Rain gear advised
Stay prepared for stifling heat and heavy rain in southern Taiwan. Central Weather Bureau issues advisories for Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung. Sun protection and rain gear are recommended.
2023/08/15 19:20
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Rain alert: Southwestern winds trigger unstable weather
Heavy rain advisory issued by the CWB for Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung due to southwestern winds’ influence. There are widespread flooding and intense thunderstorms in Taiwan. Get updates on the rain chaos.
2023/08/11 17:41
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AUO closes production lines in Tainan
AUO Corporation unexpectedly laid off around 200 employees on Friday (Aug. 4). This comes as a part of the parent company’s strategy to shut down two of their production lines, C5D and C6C, located in Tainan and move production to other lines in hopes of improving overall operational efficiency.
2023/08/04 22:16
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Heavy rain causes potholes, sinkhole in downtown Tainan
Heavy rainfall has led to potholes in various areas in Tainan City, particularly in the Anping District. A roughly one-meter-deep sinkhole also appeared on Chienping 7th Street in the Anping District around 11 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 8), affecting residents and a passing small passenger vehicle.
2023/08/02 22:01
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Doksuri prompts more Typhoon days off in southern Taiwan
Typhoon Doksuri veered toward Kinmen on Friday (July 28) after bringing its brunt to southern Taiwan. Amid the heavy rainfall and wind gusts, Chiayi County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City, and Pingtung County unexpectedly announced the suspension of work and classes earlier that day.
2023/07/28 13:48
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Mayors urge caution, declare Typhoon Day in southern Taiwan
Typhoon Doksuri has intensified in southern Taiwan, prompting Tainan and Kaohsiung mayors to declare a typhoon day. Despite controversy over the necessity of the decision, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che defended his decision based on the storm’s unpredictable nature.
2023/07/27 16:45
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High temperatures fuel dengue fever outbreak in Taiwan
Taiwan health authorities have warned the public to take preventative measures against dengue fever, as nearly 300 cases have been reported nationwide this year, including the first domestic case reported in Tainan in June.
2023/07/13 17:42
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少1個還有千萬個!超狂「台南夜市列表」曝 當地人嗨翻
台南市大益夜市開幕僅230天,就面臨停業。臉書粉專「台南式 Tainan Style」透露,因夜市一直沒有取得設立許可,目前無復業時間,未來可能接受市府輔導轉型成平實商圈;不過,即便收了一個大益夜市,「台南式 Tainan Style」分享,台南還是有「千千萬萬個」,並曬出超狂「台南夜市列表」,吸引當地人朝聖。
2023/06/18 11:16
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一堆人不懂!紅綠燈「1規定」半數以上都答錯 老司機解答了
滿18歲,大都數人都會迫不及待的去考駕照,無論技術熟練與否,只要通過考試,就能順利拿到駕照,開車上路。臉書粉專「台南式 Tainan Style」日前透過IG提問,在路上看見四燈式號誌,如果只亮綠燈,左轉標誌未亮起能否左轉,問題吸引近3萬名網友作答,結果竟有半數以上都答錯。
2023/06/17 05:40
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Tainan City reports first domestic dengue case since 2019
Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday (June 14) the first domestic dengue case of the year in Rende District, Tainan City, marking the city’s initial occurrence of dengue since 2019. So far this year, there have been 1 domestic case and 45 cases related to travel.
2023/06/14 16:42
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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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不是50嵐!這間手搖飲「制霸台南」 2年變化超驚人
台灣是手搖飲王國,尤其身為「全糖城市」的台南,更是手搖飲的一級戰區!臉書粉專「台南式 Tainan Style」日前就統計出各飲料店品牌在台南的分店數,冠軍不出所料由「南霸天」茶の魔手奪下;另外也有不少品牌異軍突起,2年內從0爬升到前20名。
2023/05/12 17:13
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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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台南現「雞蛋自動販賣機」!全台唯一超搶手 網震驚:不會破
為解決各地缺蛋問題,農委會透過專案進口雞蛋補足短期缺口,並在29日於超市、量販等通路開始鋪貨販售,實際情況依現場為主;而連鎖超商7-ELEVEN和萊爾富也跟上腳步,開放雙北限定門市、提供民眾就近購買平價雞蛋。對此,有網友發現台南市竟出現「雞蛋自動販賣機」,掀起熱議。
2023/03/31 20:23
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Taiwan Int’l Orchid Show attracts thousands of visitors
The Taiwan International Orchid Show kicked off on Saturday (March 4), showcasing over 50,000 exquisite orchid plants.
2023/03/07 18:21
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Taiwan’s market tells customers to watch step this way
A traditional market in Tainan has come up with a creative way to warn customers about steps.
2023/02/12 12:01
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Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival draws big crowds
TAINAN (TVBS News) — The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival drew crowds once again on Sunday (Feb. 5), as it has done annually on the 15th day of the Lunar Calendar.
2023/02/06 22:00
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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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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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3,000 Taiwanese people vie for 300 slots as street sweepers
The Tainan Environmental Protection Bureau wants to hire 300 street sweepers.
2022/12/05 22:24