AI Chip Deals: South Korea announced $950B in new AI initiatives, with SK Group deals worth $750B (including SK Hynix–Nvidia at $500B+) and Samsung’s MoU with Broadcom for up to $200B across memory, foundry and advanced packaging, as US firms race to secure faster chip supply. Semiconductor IPO: China’s CXMT will debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market Monday, aiming to raise about 57.9B yuan, a milestone for scaling homegrown DRAM. Chip Price Pressure: Qualcomm plans double-digit price increases for chips effective after Sept. 1, blaming supplier cost hikes and a broader AI-driven component crunch. Rare-Earth Separation Breakthrough: Researchers report Ångström-scale solid ionic channels that separate lanthanides via confinement-driven phase changes, pointing to more efficient recycling routes. Recycling & Circular Economy: The REMADE Institute awarded $4.86M for 10 projects to move recycling and remanufacturing tech toward commercialization. Local Electronics Manufacturing: Bangladesh’s MEP Group broke ground on a Tk200cr electrical and electronics plant in Mirsarai for production in 2029. E-waste Enforcement: Philippines customs blocked alleged US e-waste containers from unloading at Subic, placing them on “retain on board.” Consumer Tech Ecosystem: Samsung expanded into intelligent eyewear with designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.