Cambodia–India Digital Payments: Cambodia and India launched the first phase linking Cambodia’s KHQR with India’s UPI, letting Indian visitors scan KHQR codes across Cambodia for faster, cashless payments—an upgrade aimed at smoother travel and tourism. Sports & Health Lifestyle: PM Hun Manet urged Cambodians to be more active and called for expanded sports infrastructure, linking exercise to better public health and lower healthcare burdens. Green Eco-Tourism in Kampong Speu: Hun Manet praised Knong Psar eco-tourism with an “A++” rating and said road and visitor facilities will keep improving even amid border tensions, with a push for hygiene, waste control, and nature-friendly rest areas. Culture & Artists in the Informal Economy: Industry and Culture ministries agreed to onboard artists, artisans, and cultural entrepreneurs into Cambodia’s informal economy system to improve access to protections, training, and support. Performing Arts Spotlight: Phnom Penh will host the first GOLDEN (r)AGE contemporary theatre and dance festival (June 4–14), with 13 productions across seven venues and Khmer performances supported by international collaboration. Anti-Fake News Push: The Information Minister proposed a Mekong information integrity network and a regional fact-checking rapid-response mechanism to fight cross-border misinformation. Border & Maritime Process: Hun Manet said border disputes need patience and legal routes, and Cambodia has initiated compulsory conciliation with Thailand under UNCLOS for maritime overlapping claims. Animal Welfare Tech: Four Paws launched an online tool for reporting dog and cat theft and trafficking tied to the meat trade, aiming to build data for advocacy and enforcement.