India–Meta Crackdown: India’s MeitY ordered Instagram to disable paid ads and content promoting child sexual abuse material, and demanded a detailed explanation within a week after a BBC investigation. AI Memory Boom: Samsung is set to report Q2 results with analysts expecting an ~18-fold profit jump as AI drives DRAM/NAND and HBM demand, while SK hynix prepares for a major Nasdaq ADR listing. Korea Market Jitters: South Korean shares slid as chip valuation uncertainty and upcoming earnings weighed, with SK hynix down ahead of its US listing. Semiconductor Investment Push: President Lee Jae Myung urged faster execution of South Korea’s mega chip/AI projects, naming the Gwangju site for a Samsung–SK hynix semiconductor cluster. India Semiconductor Manufacturing: CG Semi’s Sanand OSAT facility began commercial production, targeting 200M chips annually and scaling toward much higher output. Manufacturing Tech: Hexagon launched VGSTUDIO MAX 2026.2 to cut CT inspection setup time and streamline high-volume measurement workflows. Robotics Motion Patent: Kpower secured a Chinese invention patent for a side-out robot servo aimed at compact, stable joints for humanoids and robotic arms. E-waste Scrutiny: Subic Bay authorities inspected nine recyclers after claims of suspected US e-waste shipments.