B Hall broke ground in 2017 and is expected to begin operating this year, but its developer has yet to announce when the public can enter its mall or cinema.

The Aozihdi project, also called Kaohsiung Star (高雄之星), includes a tower planned to reach 235.7 meters. If completed at that height, it would become the city’s third-tallest building, behind 85 Sky Tower and Farglory The One.

A New Year’s Day sunrise run at Jialeshui will offer Pacific coastal scenery, local food, free transportation and optional ecological tours.

An ophthalmologist urges early eye checks and more outdoor play after citing a high nearsightedness rate among city schoolchildren.

A garden-style KTV that opened in 1996 will close early Monday, though the company’s Dashun branch remains in business.

From metalcore and psychedelic rock to rooftop DJ sets, two venues have packed the Mid-Autumn weekend with music.

Police said she was right about the cycling rule. Footage showed students riding across the pedestrian crossing instead of dismounting and walking their bicycles, an offense that can carry a fine of NT$300 to NT$1,200. Police said they would increase patrols in the area.

Labor groups want next year’s minimum monthly wage raised to NT$31,792, citing rising living costs in Kaohsiung and elsewhere.

A councilor wants tougher action against repeat misuse of 119 after citing nearly 5,900 calls made “without cause” last year and no fines.

A free five-band concert and two closing exhibitions bring indie music, original monsters and collectible anime figures to Pier-2 over the holiday weekend.