Semiconductor Supply Chain: Korean firms are expected to deepen their role in Elon Musk-linked supply chains after HPSP received orders for high-pressure hydrogen annealing pilot equipment for Tesla’s Terafab, a $119B Texas chip-and-AI ecosystem tied to SpaceX and Intel. Internet Infrastructure & Security: India’s NIXI launched four new portals, including an AI-powered WHOIS screening system, and MeitY officials said India is pushing ICANN to place a root server in the country for resilience and governance. Energy Storage Push: Solis will debut its FlexAIO and EverCore all-in-one energy storage systems at Intersolar Europe 2026, expanding from inverter hardware into full connected ESS offerings. Power Electronics & Grid Tech: ABB launched its Proteus solar inverter and BESS-related portfolio after re-entering power electronics following the Gamesa Electric acquisition. Consumer Tech & Pricing: Apple warned of “unavoidable” price hikes as memory chip costs rise, while Intel’s stock jumped on reports of a US Apple-Intel chip partnership. Regional Trade for Electronics: Malaysia’s May exports hit a record as electrical and electronics led growth, while India and Uzbekistan agreed to double bilateral trade in three years, including electronics and smartphone categories.