Khmer Art & Museums: Kampong Thom’s provincial museum is spotlighting centuries of Khmer artistic evolution, with more than 700 artifacts spanning pre-Angkorian, Angkorian, and post-Angkorian periods, including ornate temple lintels carved with floral motifs, characters, and myth scenes. Francophonie Culture Prep: Cambodia is accelerating preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit with a big “Village Francophone” exhibition blueprint, aiming to draw 100,000 visitors and media delegates to Phnom Penh’s Wat Botum Park under the theme “The Cambodian Smile is the Francophonie Smile.” Education & Language: The Education Ministry is considering making foreign languages (English/French, possibly others) compulsory for Grade 12 in the national exit exam, with plans for curriculum review and teacher training. History for Young Voices: Royal University of Phnom Penh students showcased the Khmer Rouge-era-focused “Krahaam Podcast,” including an episode on genocide against the Cham and how the regime targeted Islamic practices. Women’s Work & Childcare: A World Bank study says affordable, accessible childcare could boost women’s employment in Cambodia, noting formal care for under-threes is extremely low. HIV Milestone: UNAIDS congratulated Cambodia for reaching the 95-95-95 HIV targets, praising progress toward ending AIDS by 2030. Angkor Heritage Funding: The US Embassy added $250,000 to restore Phnom Bakheng temple, bringing support to over $4 million.