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New 28-Story Buddhist Tower to Rise in Kaohsiung on Site Across from Hanshin Department Store on Chenggong Road

Image via Facebook page 高雄好過日 A unique 28-story, six-basement-level Buddhist building will soon be built across from Hanshin Department Store in Kaohsiung. Unlike typical high-rises, this will be the new…

amchamkh 2025-05-20

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AmCham Kaohsiung Recruits Cindy Wu as Chair of the International Relations and Public Affairs Committee

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — AmCham Kaohsiung is excited to welcome Cindy Wu (吳怡靜) as the new Chair of the International Relations and Public Affairs Committee. Right: A promotional picture of Ms.…

amchamkhh 2025-04-28

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

Kaohsiung to Take Over Chengcing Lake — Free Entry Expected by Mid-2026

Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung (林欽榮) revealed this week that the city plans to take over the majority of the management of the Chengcing Lake Scenic Area from the Taiwan…

amchamkhh 2025-04-21

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

TAIWAN NEWS: Kaohsiung’s reclaimed water plant to launch in 2026

Plant will supply 30,000 tonnes of water daily to TSMC's facility CLICK HERE for LINK to TAIWAN NEWS ARTICLE. Image via KH City Govt shows the under-construction reclaimed water plant in Qiaotou…

amchamkhh 2025-04-16

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

Renovated Cheng Ching Lake Baseball Stadium Packed With Over 15K Fans as 2025 Season Opens

The Taiwan Steel Group (TSG) Hawks kicked off their 2025 home season on April 4th at Kaohsiung’s Cheng Ching Lake Baseball Stadium with an exciting 4-3 victory against the Rakuten…

amchamkhh 2025-04-09

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

“Most Beautiful Fish Market in Taiwan” Rebrands Amid Ferry Terminal Access Complaints and Parking Issues

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Gushan Fish Market, once praised as the most beautiful fish market in Taiwan, has been rebranded and reopened as the “Shin Hama Cho Ocean Kitchen 新濱町海洋廚房.” The…

amchamkhh 2025-03-26

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

Kaohsiung Promotes Eco-Friendly “Tomb Sweeping” Activities

KAOHSIUNG – The Kaohsiung City Government says it hopes to promote more environmentally friendly practices related to both funerals and traditional holidays that involve ancestor worship. The largest of these,…

amchamkhh 2025-03-19

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

TAIWAN NEWS: Kaohsiung mayor calls for 24-hour airport: Built on reclaimed land?

TAIWAN NEWS: Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) [on March 12, 2025 said that the] existing Xiaogang International Airport could undergo changes to meet the requirements of the southern city’s growing economy,…

amchamkhh 2025-03-13

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

Kaohsiung Will Spend NT$230+ Million to Widen Jieshou Rd. As Area Traffic Grows

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – In another sign that the city is serious about making it easier for tech companies (and local residents) in the northern part of KH to get around,…

amchamkhh 2025-03-06

Kaohsiung KAOHSIUNG NEWS

Kaohsiung Tests Innovative Bike Lane Design; But Some Have Safety Concerns

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – You may have noticed a new bike lane on Bo-ai 1st Road in Kaohsiung. Roadside parking spaces have moved outward, and a dedicated bicycle lane runs between…

amchamkhh 2025-03-06