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Mid-Autumn mooncake gift collections across Asia

22 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwanese brands launch practical Mid-Autumn Festival gift sets

Luxury hotels and brands across Southeast and East Asia continue to launch premium mooncake collections for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, emphasizing artisanal packaging, unique flavor profiles, and technological innovat

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Lai Jui-long Kaohsiung mayoral campaign

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Lai Jui-long unveils cultural policy for Kaohsiung mayoral race

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) mayoral candidate Lai Jui-long has introduced several policy platforms as part of his campaign for the Kaohsiung mayoralty. Initially, Lai focused on civil defense and urban resilience

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [TW]

New Taipei City mayoral election

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan 2026 local elections: Registration closes with 19,695 candidates

The mayoral race in New Taipei City between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has intensified as candidates focus on infrastructure and strategic alliances. KMT candidate Lee Sze-chuan, endo

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Flooding, missing persons, and typhoon threats in Taiwan

9 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan weather: Rain belt brings heavy showers to northern counties

Taiwan continues to face unstable weather driven by southwest monsoon winds and low-pressure zones. While temperatures in northern and eastern regions have reached up to 36 degrees Celsius, the Central Weather Administra

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [TW]

Kaohsiung mayoral election developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Lai Jui-lung registers for Kaohsiung mayoral election

The Kaohsiung mayoral election landscape is characterized by a contrast between digital engagement and official approval ratings. Data from the TPOC Taiwan Issue Research Center indicates that Kuomintang legislator Ko Ch

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Kaohsiung extreme rainfall and disaster response

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Kaohsiung sets record August rainfall with 1,712 mm

Kaohsiung experienced historic rainfall in August, totaling 1,712 mm. This amount broke the previous monthly record set in 1931 and accounted for approximately 93% of the city’s total annual average rainfall. In respons

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India-Taiwan-Japan semiconductor and AI cooperation

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan semiconductor industry focuses on AI and supply chain resilience

The semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors are seeing increased international cooperation and investment. In India, efforts to build a complete semiconductor value chain include the upcoming SEMICON India 2026

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Flooding and community relief efforts in Taiwan

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan flooding triggers political debate in Kaohsiung and rescues in Hualien

Heavy rainfall and severe weather have caused flooding across several regions in Taiwan, including Pingtung, Hualien, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. In Pingtung, a low-pressure system and southwest monsoon triggered flooding, pr

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Taiwanese real estate legal disputes

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan pre-sale housing buyers face legal and market risks

Legal complexities in the Taiwanese real estate market continue to center on agent liability and the risks inherent in pre-sale housing contracts. In cases involving property defects, Taiwanese courts have frequently di

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [TW]

Southern Taiwan flooding and political response

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan disaster relief sparks budget dispute

Heavy rainfall and strong southwest winds caused severe flooding across southern Taiwan, impacting regions including Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung. The disaster has intensified political friction regarding government f

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Global urban climate adaptation and flood management

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Urban flood prevention standards face scrutiny amid extreme rainfall

Global urban centers are increasingly adopting long-term resilience and design strategies to manage the threats of climate change, including sea level rise and extreme rainfall. In Florida, urban design is shifting towa

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Kaohsiung Parent-Child Playground opening

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Kaohsiung boosts summer tourism with amusement parks and retail exhibitions

The Kaohsiung City Government has opened the Kaohsiung Parent-Child Playground, a new public recreation area located in the Fengshan District on the site of the former Taiwan Railways Administration Kaohsiung Machine-Sho

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Taiwan 2026 Comic Expo and Summer Anime Events

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Comic Market and Manhwa Expo draw large crowds in Japan and Taiwan

The 2026 Taiwan Comic Expo, also referred to as the 25th Manhwa Expo, took place from 23 July to 27 July at the Taipei World Trade Center. The five-day event featured more than 120 companies across 1,200 booths and drew

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