Monday, 5 October 2026

Coastal towns prepare as a typhoon tracks closer

Forecasters expect the storm to weaken before landfall, but warn of storm surge along low-lying bays.

Schools in three districts will close from Tuesday. Ferry services are suspended until further notice.

Exporters moved shipments forward ahead of expected tariff changes, lifting volumes at the main terminal.

Waiting times for ships have crept up to about a day. The port authority says a new berth opens in March.

Riders will be banned from pavements and must park in marked bays near transit stops.

Operators must share trip data with the city each month. Two of the four current operators say they will comply.

The exhibition brings together regional painters from the last 50 years, many shown publicly for the first time.

Timed tickets for the opening weekend sold out in a day. The museum has added late openings on Fridays.