Semiconductor & AI Partnerships: Italy’s Meloni and South Korea’s Lee signed tech-focused MOUs covering semiconductors, AI, space, automotive and energy, with Samsung and other business leaders on the agenda. Power Electronics Tools: onsemi launched a cloud “Elite Pairing Studio” to match SiC MOSFETs with gate drivers, aiming to cut manual selection and speed up design for EVs, data centers and industrial systems. Cryogenic Neuromorphic Computing: HKU researchers demonstrated programmable neuromorphic hardware near absolute zero using SiC MOSFETs, targeting scalable quantum control and deep-space missions. Smart Home & Building IoT: ABB and Samsung integrated ABB Ability BuildingPro with SmartThings Pro for unified building data, controls and analytics across mixed protocols. EV Charging in Africa: Autel Energy, UNDP and TANESCO rolled out 50 AC charging stations across Tanzania, starting with Dodoma. Supply Chain & Security: Netgear filed a counterclaim alleging TP-Link misleads US buyers about its China ties, as Wi‑Fi router rules and security concerns remain in play. Rare Earth Security: a US House bill, the DOMINANCE Act, advanced to counter China’s rare earth processing dominance, while REalloys secured Appalachian feedstock access ahead of a Pentagon deadline. SpaceX IPO Buzz: SpaceX shares jumped after its record IPO, fueling renewed appetite for mega-listings tied to Musk’s tech stack.