Taiwan names former TSMC board member as new economy minister

Taiwan names former TSMC board member as new economy minister

File photo of Kung Ming-hsin at the 31st APEC Ministerial Meeting Press Conference at the National Development Council. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Taiwan’s government announced Wednesday the appointment of former TSMC board member Kung Ming-hsin as the new economy minister after his predecessor resigned for health reasons and as part of a broader…

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European markets on Weds Aug. 27: French politics, Nvidia earnings

European markets on Weds Aug. 27: French politics, Nvidia earnings

European markets are heading for a higher open Wednesday as traders gear up for a quarterly earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia. The Nasdaq-listed stock has become a bellwether for the global technology sector, particularly regarding the progress of the artificial intelligence boom, as its major corporate customers include Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon. Its value…

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