TVET & Skills Push: Malaysia’s National TVET Day 2026 in Putrajaya will spotlight electronics and digital tech alongside other sectors, with PM Anwar Ibrahim launching a three-day event aimed at building a highly skilled workforce. Huawei Returns to Bangladesh: Huawei plans to relaunch consumer BD operations on June 8 via local distributor DX Group, targeting premium smartphones, tablets, wearables and audio with AppGallery/HMS support. India Electronics Manufacturing Boost: Maharashtra signed MoUs with Jabil (₹1,500 cr EMS expansion in Pune for 5G and AI) and RSA Global (₹2,580 cr total package) to expand electronics manufacturing and logistics. Memory Race Intensifies: China’s CXMT and YMTC move toward IPOs, signaling stronger long-term competition to Samsung and SK hynix in DRAM and NAND. Semiconductor Market Jolt: US chip stocks plunged after AI valuation worries and Broadcom’s results, wiping about $1.3T from chipmakers’ market value. Samsung + Payments: KwickPOS and Samsung Electronics America team up for restaurant mobile payments on Galaxy devices, aiming to cut hardware costs and speed tableside service. Semiconductor Materials Advance: A new zinc oxide–tellurium transistor design claims to replace a large share of semiconductor components, targeting simpler, faster AI electronics. Recycling & Repair: Anchorage hosts free electronics recycling; West Maui runs Go Green events accepting items like TVs, computers and batteries (lead acid).