Semiconductor Manufacturing: Intel says its fabs have processed over 1 million high-NA EUV wafers, beating all other high-NA users combined—another sign the advanced lithography race is heating up. AI for Business Data: An IDC report finds most firms are pulling “cold-tier” archived data back online for AI training, with nearly all respondents saying AI has boosted the value of their data. Korea Education & Well-Being: UNICEF’s latest report card puts South Korean students near the top academically, but flags a sharp drop in physical health rankings and persistent mental health concerns. Digital Privacy in Daily Life: A Korea Press Foundation survey finds many parents “sharenting” kids’ photos without asking first, raising privacy and consent questions as AI and social platforms spread. Cancer Treatment Research: A phase 1b study reports subcutaneous tarlatamab for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer is well tolerated with preliminary antitumor activity, supporting further work on easier dosing. Payments Innovation: PhonePe and Visa roll out new cardless and cross-border payment features at Global Fintech Fest 2026, aiming to reduce friction for online, in-store, and international transactions. Health Tech & Safety: Researchers report remote, AI-enabled medical workflows are expanding, including a case of remote brain clot removal using a UAE-funded system.