Nvidia shares fall despite earnings beating estimates
Nvidia shares fell on about 6% Thursday, as the company's fiscal second-quarter gross margin dipped slightly, and its revenue beat was eclipsed by a backdrop of increasingly lofty expectations.
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Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan investigators were expected to rule Sunday on the further detention of a former presidential candidate amid graft allegations that have sparked minor street protests by his supporters.
China and Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
BEIJING — The Philippines and China exchanged accusations of intentionally ramming coast guard vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday (Aug 31), the latest in an escalating series of clashes in the vital waterway.
China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
China and the Philippines accused each other of ramming their ships in a disputed area of the South China Sea on Saturday, the latest in an escalating series of clashes in the vital waterway.
Beijing accuses Philippines of deliberate collision between coast guard ships in latest flareup
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China accused a Philippines coast guard ship of deliberately colliding with a Chinese vessel Saturday in the latest flareup of tensions over disputed waters and maritime features in the South China Sea.
Taipei former mayor Ko Wen-je arrested in graft probe
TAIPEI — A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early on Aug 31 as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.
Taiwan defence ministry says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options
TAIPEI — China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan, as it does not have the equipment, but it is bringing online advanced new weapons and has other options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships, the island's defence ministry said.
Taiwan opposition party head summoned for questioning over scandal
TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- The leader of Taiwan's second-largest opposition party was summoned Friday for questioning over his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal after prosecutors searched his home and the party headquarters in connection with the case, local media said.
Acer aims to boost AI PCs to 40% of shipments next year
TOKYO -- Taiwanese PC manufacturer Acer plans to sharply increase shipments of computers equipped with artificial intelligence features, Chairman and CEO Jason Chen told Nikkei.