# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-11 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 21 items from 4 sources; Japan, 2 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 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: 2026-08-11T01:25:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155452
- anchor: #n1890068

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.

## Hotae Rental IPO decoded 1》Officially listed on the 11th! Public subscription win rate just 3.88%; why has 和運租車 won market favor?

- Published: 2026-08-11T01:22:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155448
- anchor: #n1890069
- Companies mentioned: 和運租車、和泰汽車、Toyota、Lexus、HINO、Mercedes-Benz、BMW、Tesla、Porsche

Facts:
- Underwriting price of NT$42 per share
- 370,609 people took part in the public subscription
- Nearly 479,000 lots participated in total
- 57,649 lots offered through auction
- Valid bids totaled 108,577 lots
- Oversubscribed by 1.88 times
- Weighted average winning bid price of NT$47.11
- Corporate long-term rental fleet of about 40,000 vehicles
- iRent car-sharing platform membership has surpassed 2 million

## 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: 2026-08-11T00:49:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155456
- anchor: #n1888517
- Companies mentioned: 鉅聞天下新聞網、美麗島電子報、風傳媒、菱傳媒、艾普羅

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: 2026-08-11T00:05:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155458
- anchor: #n1888518

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.

## Hualien launches motorcycle training subsidies for 115年! County adds NT$1,300, limited to 400 applicants

- Published: 2026-08-11T00:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155408
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3692551-en.html
- anchor: #n1888519
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣政府、花蓮監理站、名人駕訓班、東華駕訓班

Facts:
- Subsidies of up to NT$2,600 available
- County’s additional allocation limited to 400 applicants
- For Hualien County residents aged 18 and older
- Applications for subsidies accepted through 115年 Dec. 15

## Transformation sends shares soaring! Intel launches $15 billion stock offering

- Published: 2026-08-10T23:43:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155457
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3692532-en.html
- anchor: #n1888394
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、摩根大通、ゴールドマン・サックス、モルガン・スタンレー、シティグループ

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: 2026-08-10T23:05:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155455
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3692535-en.html
- anchor: #n1888395
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、友達、群創、中鋼、華新

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: 2026-08-10T21:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155461
- anchor: #n1888527
- Companies mentioned: World Physiotherapy、WHO

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: 2026-08-10T21:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155460
- anchor: #n1888528

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: 2026-08-10T21:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11155459
- anchor: #n1888530

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.

## Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 77; new government faces severe test

- Published: 2026-08-11T02:22:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608110003.aspx
- anchor: #n1890130
- Companies mentioned: 艾思普雷雅、美國有線電視新聞網、美國地質調查所

Facts:
- At least 77 people dead
- More than 2 million people felt very strong shaking
- Reached level 7 on a 10-level scale
- About a 1/3 chance the death toll will exceed 1,000

## European stocks end mixed as investors await economic data and watch Middle East situation

- Published: 2026-08-11T02:06:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608110002.aspx
- anchor: #n1890128
- Companies mentioned: 倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數

Facts:
- 倫敦FTSE 100指數 fell 38.59 points, or 0.35%
- 倫敦FTSE 100指數 fell 38.59 points, or 0.35%, to close at 10,862.50
- 法蘭克福DAX指數 edged up 4.43 points, or 0.02%
- 法蘭克福DAX指數 edged up 4.43 points, or 0.02%, to close at 26,323.88
- 巴黎CAC 40指數 rose 11.10 points, or 0.13%
- 巴黎CAC 40指數 rose 11.10 points, or 0.13%, to close at 8,726.03

## Water accumulates again on Aisi Road in Keelung; Hsieh Kuo-liang inspects damage and orders more pumps deployed

- Published: 2026-08-11T00:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608100334.aspx
- anchor: #n1888577
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市、中央社

Facts:
- Increased to 4 small pumps
- 1 large mobile pump

## Foul odor reported at home in Jincheng Township, Kinmen; firefighters break down door and find couple dead

- Published: 2026-08-11T00:42:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608100333.aspx
- anchor: #n1888456
- Companies mentioned: 金門縣消防局、中央社

Facts:
- 2 victims
- Call “119” to report the incident

## 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia collapses buildings in several areas, killing at least 20; 6 airports suspend operations

- Published: 2026-08-11T00:22:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608100332.aspx
- anchor: #n1888454
- 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

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

## Is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz off the table again? U.S. crude returns to $80

- Published: 2026-08-11T02:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6569900
- anchor: #n1890008

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: 2026-08-11T01:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6568802
- anchor: #n1888457

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: 2026-08-11T00:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6569173
- anchor: #n1888458
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、Alibaba、DeepSeek、Moonshot、Google、Microsoft、Counterpoint Research

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.

## Strategy sells more than Bitcoin, offloads stocks too, raising over $700 million in a week

- Published: 2026-08-11T00:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6569191
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3692526-en.html
- anchor: #n1888334

マイケル・セイラー率いるStrategyが、ビットコインと普通株を売却し7億ドル以上を調達。財務の柔軟性強化と特別株の買い戻しを実施。ビットコイン保有は依然580億ドルで世界最多。

## $56 billion takeover bid on hold? GameStop considers partnership with eBay

- Published: 2026-08-10T23:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6569104
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3692529-en.html
- anchor: #n1888335
- Companies mentioned: eBay、Vanguard Group

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.

## アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社 issues coverage initiation report on リガク・ホールディングス株式会社 (securities code: 268A)

- Published: 2026-08-11T02:11:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000181809.html
- anchor: #n1890129
- Companies mentioned: アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社、リガク・ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Established in December 1951

## Strengthening large-scale LED and comprehensive stage services supporting MICE events in Fukuoka and Kyushu

- Published: 2026-08-11T00:36:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000144342.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3692539-en.html
- anchor: #n1888455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポイントイェス、永旭保険経紀人、ヒルトン福岡シーホーク、鳳凰旅行社

Facts:
- Corporate evening banquet for approximately 1,000 people
- Main LED: approximately 10 m × 3.5 m
- Left and right sub LEDs (4 m × 3.5 m)
- Approximately 20 technical and setup staff

## Can poor sleep accelerate the aging of your brain?

- Published: 2026-08-11T01:01:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/08/202608110000.html
- anchor: #n1888578