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Typhoon Haikui ends 1,471-day no-landfall streak in Taiwan
Typhoon Haikui made its second landfall in Kaohsiung on Monday morning (Sept. 4) and continues to wreak havoc across Taiwan, leaving at least 44 people injured.
2023/09/04 19:12
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Hungry Ghost Festival in Kaohsiung battles Typhoon Haikui
The Hungry Ghost Festival in Kaohsiung’s Fong Yi Ching Fu Gong Temple proceeded as scheduled despite the arrival of Typhoon Haikui.
2023/09/04 14:30
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Typhoon Haikui makes 2nd landfall, leaving lingering impact
Typhoon Haikui made a second landing in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Zuoying District on Monday morning (Sept. 4).
2023/09/04 12:36
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Typhoon Haikui causes power outages in Kaohsiung
Typhoon Haikui causes widespread power outages in Kaohsiung, leaving over 60,000 homes without electricity.
2023/09/04 10:55
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Foreigners escape to Tokyo after vandalizing MRT carriages
Two foreign nationals vandalized Taichung and Kaohsiung MRT carriages with graffiti before fleeing to Tokyo.
2023/08/31 16:55
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Taiwan’s Cijin braces for typhoon and spring tide impact
The southern region of Taiwan is facing the combined impact of the annual Spring Tide and the approaching Typhoon Saola, resulting in waterlogged streets in low-lying coastal areas of Cijin, Kaohsiung.
2023/08/30 10:08
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Poisonous mushrooms spring up in Kaohsiung after heavy rain
Kaohsiung City tackles a sudden influx of poisonous wild mushrooms in its parks following heavy rain. Authorities are working swiftly to eliminate the fungi, identified as potentially harmful "green-spored parasol mushrooms." The public is urged to avoid touching or consuming them due to their toxic effects. Learn about the measures being taken to ensure safety.
2023/08/18 23:30
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Costco’s cheese product faces food safety concerns
A cheese product from Costco tested positive for ethylene oxide, a potentially harmful chemical on Friday (Aug. 18), according to Kaohsiung City’s Department of Health.
2023/08/18 22:46
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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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Typhoon Khanun triggers landslides on Kaohsiung’s highway
Typhoon Khanun aftermath: Kaohsiung faces widespread landslides and debris-related road closures. Cleanup is underway while authorities assess the damage and monitor the situation.
2023/08/08 20:21
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Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange kicks off in Kaohsiung
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange, funded by the Taiwan Stock Exchange and the National Development Fund commenced operations in Kaohsiung on Monday (Aug. 7) to advance Taiwan’s carbon credits trade business and to move another step towards Taiwan’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
2023/08/07 19:59
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Lai’s campaign manager denies thesis plagiarism allegations
Lai Ching-te’s campaign manager, Pan Men-an, has been accused of plagiarism in his master’s thesis, which he denies.
2023/08/02 13:49
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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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110 stranded containers await lifting amid impending typhoon
Transportation Minister Wang Kwo-tsai visited Kaohsiung on Tuesday (July 25) to oversee the salvage mission aimed at retrieving drifting containers following the sinking of the Palau-flagged container ship "Angel" four days ago.
2023/07/25 18:08
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Slow progress in salvage mission amid Doksuri’s approach
More than 400 large cargo containers remain adrift in the waters of Kaohsiung and Pingtung as of Monday (July 24) following the sinking of a container ship three days earlier.
2023/07/24 17:24
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Widow of former Japan PM pays tribute to statue in Taiwan
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s widow, Akie Abe, paid a visit to Hongmaogang Bao’an Temple in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, on Tuesday (July 18), where she offered a heartfelt tribute and laid flowers in front of her late husband’s statue.
2023/07/18 18:26
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Premier encourages young athletes ahead of competitions
Premier Chen Chien-jen visited the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung on Monday to cheer on the athletes participating in the upcoming Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games and the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.
2023/07/17 18:21
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TSMC plans to upgrade Kaohsiung new fab to produce 2nm chips
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai revealed on Monday (July 17) that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) planned to build a 2nm chip factory in the city.
2023/07/17 17:52
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Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Kaohsiung set to open in 2026
The groundbreaking ceremony of Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Kaohsiung took place on Friday (June 30), marking the start of construction of the third LaLaport shopping park developed by Japanese developer Mitsui Fudosan in Taiwan.
2023/06/30 17:47
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Curious monkey lunges at tourist to get ice cream
Kaohsiung’s Shoushan, also known as "Monkey Mountain," is known for its Formosan rock macaques, which often walk side-by-side with visiting tourists.
2023/06/17 16:08
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Kaohsiung restaurant unveils exquisite durian-infused ramen
Taiwan’s culinary landscape is embracing the flourishing trend of "creative ramen" as a new contender emerges: "durian." Following the previous successes of gargantuan marine isopods and frogs, this innovative dish has garnered considerable attention in the country.
2023/06/15 18:03
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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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Taiwan students conquer heights for graduation certificates
In an "unusual" display, an elementary school in Kaohsiung, orchestrated a graduation ceremony on Tuesday (June 6) that saw 35 graduates scale towering trees reaching a height of 10 meters to receive their hard-earned certificates.
2023/06/11 15:19