Semiconductor Push in India: PM Modi inaugurated CG Semi’s Sanand OSAT facility, with Ashwini Vaishnaw saying chips will serve autos and industrial uses and be exported to Japan, the US and Europe; officials expect five semiconductor plants to be operational by end-2026. Apple Supply-Chain Security: India opened a formal probe into the Tata Electronics ransomware breach, with stolen documents reportedly revealing iPhone 18 Pro modem plans and raising national-security concerns. Memory Market Pressure: Samsung is reported to plan a 20% DRAM price hike, while NPS rebalancing trimmed Samsung and added SK hynix, hinting at shifting chip demand and pricing dynamics. Trade & Policy Friction: Malaysia’s manufacturers urged the US to avoid blanket forced-labour tariffs under Section 301, warning of supply-chain disruption; India also cancelled auctions of nine critical mineral blocks due to weak bids. Wireless Connectivity R&D: Saudi CST and IEEE launched the NTN 2026 competition to spur non-terrestrial network research, with winners due in October 2026. Consumer Tech & Retail: Samsung’s “Thank You Festival” may lift Q2 earnings, and PS5 demand surged ahead of GTA VI pre-orders. Cyber/Platform Governance: India put WhatsApp username rollout on hold amid fraud and impersonation concerns.