AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-11 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.htmlOne 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.en 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” markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890068Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:25:48 +0900Taiwan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. 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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890069Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:22:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888517Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:49:44 +0900Taiwan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 Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888518Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:05:04 +0900Taiwan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. Hualien launches motorcycle training subsidies for 115年! County adds NT$1,300, limited to 400 applicantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888519Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Transformation sends shares soaring! Intel launches $15 billion stock offeringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888394Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:43:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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 highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888395Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:05:24 +0900Taiwan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 homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888527Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:22:00 +0900Taiwan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 namehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888528Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0900Taiwan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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888530Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0900Taiwan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. Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 77; new government faces severe testhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890130Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:22:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA European stocks end mixed as investors await economic data and watch Middle East situationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890128Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:06:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Water accumulates again on Aisi Road in Keelung; Hsieh Kuo-liang inspects damage and orders more pumps deployedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888577Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foul odor reported at home in Jincheng Township, Kinmen; firefighters break down door and find couple deadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888456Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:42:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia collapses buildings in several areas, killing at least 20; 6 airports suspend operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888454Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:22:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz off the table again? U.S. crude returns to $80https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890008Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:00:03 +0900Taiwan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 productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888457Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:07 +0900Taiwan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 modelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888458Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:30:04 +0900Taiwan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. Strategy sells more than Bitcoin, offloads stocks too, raising over $700 million in a weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888334Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網マイケル・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 eBayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888335Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:30:03 +0900Taiwan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. 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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1890129Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:11:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Strengthening large-scale LED and comprehensive stage services supporting MICE events in Fukuoka and Kyushuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888455Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:36:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES Can poor sleep accelerate the aging of your brain?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260811-00/index-en.html#n1888578Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:01:19 +0900Taiwan照護線上