UN Recognition for Digital Governance: Cambodia’s verify.gov.kh won a 2026 UN Public Service Award for Transparency and Accountability, highlighting the push to curb document fraud and strengthen digital public services. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld 14-year treason sentences for journalists Phorn Sopheap and Pheap Pheara, a case widely criticized by rights groups and press organizations. Culture & Heritage Spotlight: Neam Roub temple in Siem Reap is drawing attention as a “hidden piece” of the Angkorian puzzle, with its moats and reservoirs hinting at a bigger story. Tourism & Local Identity: Kampong Speu’s Morodok Krom Ngoy Libraries inauguration saw calls to boost natural tourism and food heritage, including Khnang Phsar and Kirirom. Eco-Tourism Planning: Three ministers inspected a proposed “Green Leisure Corridor” inside Cardamom Mountains National Park, aiming to link eco-tourism, history, and livelihoods while keeping development light. Regional Cooperation Against Scams: ASEAN immigration leaders agreed to intensify cross-border action against online scam networks, with training and information sharing as key priorities. Kun Khmer Safety Crackdown: Authorities ordered minors-involved Kun Khmer competitions to stop after irregularities in Prey Veng. Microfinance Accountability Debate: Human Rights Watch said the World Bank’s IFC rejected an ombudsman harm finding tied to Cambodia’s microfinance sector.