TAIPEI, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Taiwan Economy Minister Kuo

Jyh-huei said on Tuesday his ministry had not received any

information about an overseas investment application by

Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC, when asked about possible

investment in Intel ( INTC ) and the United States.

Speaking to reporters in Taipei, Kuo said he would not

comment on market rumours.

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised

Taiwan, saying it has taken away American semiconductor business

and that he wants manufacturing to return to the United States.