Semiconductor Markets: South Korea’s KOSPI slid more than 5% as investors locked in profits after a record chip rally, with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix leading the retreat and foreign sellers weighing on sentiment. AI Hardware Supply Chain: Memory and AI server demand kept driving pricing pressure and expectations, from MLCC profit boosts to rising GDDR7-linked GPU cost concerns. India Chips & Manufacturing: India moved forward on semiconductor capacity with an OSAT packaging facility foundation stone in Visakhapatnam, while broader policy pushes target electronics manufacturing scale. Net Neutrality Review: India’s DoT asked TRAI to revisit net neutrality rules, explicitly pointing to network slicing and differentiated services as telecom shifts to data-centric delivery. Automotive Electronics: FORVIA HELLA began series production of a next-gen rain light sensor in China, integrating multiple environmental inputs into one module for safer, more comfortable driving. Sustainable Electronics: Researchers unveiled a biodegradable PCB substrate grown from fungal waste that dissolves in water, aiming to cut e-waste impact. Wearables & Robotics Sensors: NUS and Penn State reported low-electronics sensing approaches, including a soft force sensor that powers actuation via fluid movement and paintable wearable electrodes for health monitoring. Consumer Tech Deals: Amazon’s Great Freedom Sale 2026 teased discounts on flagship phones like OnePlus, Xiaomi and iQOO.