Semiconductor Supply Chain Pressure: A new analysis says the CHIPS Act has sparked a boom in semiconductor fabs, but speciality chemical supply chains are now the bottleneck—raising qualification and capacity risks for manufacturers. AI Chip Momentum in Korea: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang hosted Korean tech leaders in Taipei after a new PC-focused chip launch, underscoring Korea’s role in the AI ecosystem as Samsung and SK hynix-linked optimism lifts sentiment. Humanoid Robotics Push: Nvidia’s Isaac GR00T platform will support Unitree’s humanoids for university and lab research, while Nvidia also signals broader humanoid partnerships beyond China. Nuclear Submarine Roadmap: South Korea has officially set a national plan to develop nuclear-powered attack submarines, targeting a first launch in the mid-2030s. Health Tech Advance: A new PET radiotracer can detect leg clots and show whether they’ve moved to the lungs in a single scan, aiming to speed diagnosis for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Defense Industrial Deals: Hanwha and Algoma Steel signed a Canada-focused MOU to supply military-grade steel for potential land vehicle production tied to Hanwha’s submarine bid. Climate & Safety Watch: A study flags 2025 wildfires as the costliest on record, with impacts rising even when total burned area is lower.