AI Infrastructure Push: Philippines Finance Secretary Frederick Go backed the US-backed Pax Silica AI and microchip hub in New Clark City, aiming to cut reliance on China and build an AI/memory ecosystem. Consumer Tech Squeeze: Dutch reports say AI data-center demand is draining memory chips, pushing up prices for laptops, consoles and phones while forcing some makers to ship less memory for the same price. Semiconductor Market Gravity: TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix now represent nearly 30% of emerging-market indexes, underscoring how chip supply swings can move global portfolios. SK Hynix Nasdaq Milestone: SK Hynix’s historic $26.5B Nasdaq debut begins regular trading Monday, spotlighting the AI memory boom and investor focus on HBM supply. Regulation Watch: India is considering uniform rules for messaging apps after WhatsApp’s username feature raised fears of impersonation, fraud and “digital arrest” scams. Meta Safety Fallout: A BBC investigation alleges Meta profited from CSAM ads in India, prompting a government notice to disable related ads/content. Robotics for Rescue: NTU and Waseda researchers built a cyborg cockroach diving suit for disaster search in tight, low-oxygen spaces. Electronics Retail/Reuse: Retailers and manufacturers continue expanding free take-back programs for old devices, with data-wipe reminders for safer recycling.