Semiconductor & AI Memory: South Korea’s KOSPI slid over 4% as renewed AI skepticism hit chip stocks, with Samsung and SK hynix among the biggest decliners, while Korea’s industry minister urged chipmakers to reinvest profits and warned China’s state push could narrow the lead. Chip Design & Training: India’s Mohali Semi-Conductor Laboratory taped out 175 student-made chip designs at 180nm, with more designs produced via overseas foundries, underscoring growing domestic semiconductor education. Electronics Manufacturing Deals: RRP Electronics signed to acquire EMS provider Vital Electronics, expanding from OSAT/ATMP into full box-build system manufacturing. Solar & Materials: Sinopec commissioned a 50,000-TPA specialty PVA plant with first commercial exports to Europe, targeting demand from photovoltaics and electronics. Flexible Power Tech: Researchers demonstrated sewn-on photovoltaic fibers made by dicing III-V multijunction cells into tiny pieces and stitching them into fabrics to power components like LEDs. Smart Home & Consumer Tech: Urban Company bet big on smart home hardware in India with a statement purifier and a smart lock, while Insta360 opened its first directly operated Japan flagship store in Tokyo. Policy & Regulation: California’s phone-free school rules took effect, but parents want consistent enforcement; India’s government also outlined a multi-ministry framework to tackle online child sexual abuse in the digital space.