Semiconductor & Events: PM Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on Sept. 17 in New Delhi, with 600+ exhibitors and a “Silicon to Systems” push to build India’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. AI & Markets: Asia’s chip and tech stocks slid after Anthropic/OpenAI leaders urged slowing AI development for safety; SoftBank and major memory/chip names fell, dragging South Korea’s KOSPI more than 3% amid oil and rate worries. Power Electronics: Eggtronic and Renesas unveiled a 140W USB-C PD AC/DC reference platform using high-voltage GaN, targeting ~96% efficiency and strong light-load performance. Smart Home Hardware: LG opened the Middle East’s first B2B AI home experience space in Riyadh to showcase integrated appliances for developers and hospitality groups. Critical Minerals: The Elmet Group secured a $450M U.S. Department of War commitment to expand a vertically integrated tungsten supply chain, including domestic manufacturing and new refining/trading efforts. Crypto & Sanctions: A Financial Times report says Iran is using bitcoin to settle cross-border transactions, with the central bank reportedly turning a blind eye. Aviation Security: Researchers demonstrated a low-cost device that can access Boeing 737 flight systems via an unsecured maintenance connector, raising new concerns for aircraft electronics access control.