Tainan City Government successfully auctioned 8 out of 21 land plots on May 11th, raising over NT$31.24 million. The initiative aims to resolve land registration issues and revitalize unused land, with a notable sale in Xigang District for a 911-ping building plot.
Political commentator Chou Hsuan questions the Taipei city government's delayed investigation into nearly 7,000 tons of illegal waste found at the Peiying social housing site in 2020. He alleges the city prioritized waste removal over immediate investigation, potentially destroying evidence.
Utsunomiya, Japan closes all 94 public schools after over 10 bear sightings since Saturday; dozens search for the animal amid a national surge in bear encounters.
Tainan City Government is re-evaluating the development of the Tianma Radio Base, a project delayed for nearly 20 years. Following suggestions to establish an "Annan District Government Center" and relocate the 3rd Precinct of the Tainan City Police, the city plans to incorporate these ideas into a comprehensive urban plan review.
Seattle is poised to pass a year-long ban on new datacenters, a move driven by concerns over rising utility costs, environmental hazards, and the AI industry's massive energy demands. The city council is expected to approve the moratorium, which activists hope will set a precedent for other jurisdictions.
Seattle is poised to pass a one-year moratorium on new datacenter construction, citing concerns over rising utility costs and environmental hazards. The move, supported by activists and tech workers, aims to regulate the AI industry's massive facilities and could set a precedent for other cities.
Tainan City Government is evaluating the establishment of a dedicated environmental management mechanism and resource recycling center in the Guiren High-Speed Rail zone to address future waste disposal challenges due to rapid population and commercial growth.
Kaohsiung City Government opens applications for its second phase of the "Building Vertical Greening and Green Roof Subsidy Program." The program, running until June 22, offers up to NT$800,000 per project to encourage green renovations and net-zero facilities, aiming to combat urban heat and achieve carbon reduction goals.
Taipei City Councilor candidate Ma Yu-wen criticizes the city government for allegedly tasking construction companies with rat control duties. She claims official notices require construction sites to submit self-inspection reports and fill out "Inter-departmental Rodent Control Execution Results Table" by Friday, May 22, 2026, calling the move a "hasty" attempt to address the rat problem.
