Hota IPO decoded 2》iRent is more than car-sharing! 2 million members link airports, high-speed rail and parking as Hotae targets the “mobility gateway” market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
iRent, the car-sharing platform under Hotai Motor, has surpassed 2 million members. By integrating services such as airports, high-speed rail and parking, it is transforming into a MaaS mobility gateway and strengthening the group’s competitiveness in the smart-mobility ecosystem.
Would a Ko Chih-en victory shake President Lai Ching-te’s path to reelection? Doctor reveals fallout if Kaohsiung changes hands: Is the DPP worried?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Kaohsiung mayoral election poll shows Ko Chih-en trailing Lai Jui-lung by just 1.64%. Physician Shen Cheng-nan warns that a Ko victory would deal a major blow to Lai Ching-te’s 2028 reelection prospects, with support among swing voters a key variable.
Financial services association proposes extending day-trading tax cuts by 10 years and reviving offshore-funds law to attract capital back to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Financial Services Association released an interim report on its financial policy white paper, proposing a 10-year extension of day-trading tax cuts through 2037 and promoting the Offshore Funds Repatriation Act 2.0 to encourage capital returns and financial innovation. The move has significant implications for the development of Taiwan’s financial markets.
U.S. chipmaking giant Intel issued $15 billion in new shares, accelerating the expansion of its foundry business. It is stepping up its challenge to 台積電, while its stock temporarily fell on concerns about dilution.
Is the Taiwan stock market’s “retreat” over? 3 major institutional investors all turn buyers today; experts reveal entry strategy and see potential to challenge the previous high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's stock market rebounded sharply, rising 702 points, as 3 major institutional investors all became net buyers. Foreign investors bought back more than 51.7 billion yuan, led by AI and semiconductor-related stocks. This suggests a shift in the market from “retreat” to “repositioning.”
WHO warns that prolonged sitting is a hidden health hazard! Sit-stand desks offer a new solution to the “invisible occupational hazard” of working from home
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As WHO warns of the health risks of prolonged sitting, Taiwan's Humanconnect is offering solid-wood smart height-adjustable desks. By helping people make alternating between sitting and standing a habit, the company is contributing to efforts to address “hidden occupational injuries.”
After 36 years in the police force, illness and corruption case weigh on Shi Fu-cheng as he hopes the courts will clear his name
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former New Taipei City police officer Shi Fu-cheng, accused of corruption, denies the charges and hopes the courts will clear his name. He says he never broke the law during his 36 years in the force, returned his staff savings fund while ill, and urges people not to reach a conclusion based on a single testimony.
Nation’s first shared “kangaroo car” unveiled as Chiang Chi-chen announces 13 new policies under “Taichung’s family-friendly flavor”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen announced 13 new childcare policies, including the nation’s first shared “kangaroo car” bicycle. The initiative aims to make Taichung Taiwan’s most family-friendly city and respond to the declining birthrate crisis.
7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia collapses buildings in several areas, killing at least 20; 6 airports suspend operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Facts
哥倫比亞地質局 and 美國地質調查所（USGS）both put the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.4
Colombian authorities say the death toll from the powerful earthquake has risen to at least 20
Airports in Pereira, Manizales, Quibdo, Armenia, Cartago and Buenaventura in western Colombia were damaged in the earthquake and have suspended operations
Companies mentioned：哥倫比亞地質局、美國地質調查所（USGS）、哥倫比亞民航局、螺聲廣播電台（Radio Caracol）、Blu Radio
Is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz off the table again? U.S. crude returns to $80
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
An agreement between the United States and Iran on passage through the Strait of Hormuz has made no progress, and oil prices have risen again. WTI recovered to the $80 range, adding to market uncertainty.
Xi-Trump summit has yet to take place! China pressures the U.S. first with agricultural products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it would impose a 54.3% anti-dumping tariff on U.S.-produced pecans. Trade tensions are flaring again ahead of the U.S.-China leaders' meeting in September, as retaliatory measures in the agricultural sector move forward.
Zuckerberg wants to stop giants like OpenAI from monopolizing AI! Meta opens access to its most powerful model
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta has released the weights of its most powerful AI model, taking on competitors such as OpenAI. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is poised to counter Chinese companies with an open strategy.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Alibaba、DeepSeek、Moonshot、Google、Microsoft、Counterpoint Research
$56 billion takeover bid on hold? GameStop considers partnership with eBay
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
GameStop abandoned its $56 billion bid to acquire eBay and shifted course toward a partnership. It aims to connect its physical stores with online operations and expand in the high-margin goods market. The industry is watching closely.