UN Recognition for Digital Integrity: Cambodia’s verify.gov.kh won the 2026 UN Public Service Award for Transparency and Accountability, highlighting AI-enhanced document checks to cut fraud and speed public services. UNESCO Creative Cities Bid: Kampot City held a stakeholder workshop to refine its UNESCO Creative Cities Network application, with tourism and culture officials preparing a stronger submission; Cambodia’s Battambang is already in the network. Eco-Tourism Push: Three ministers inspected routes inside Cardamom Mountains National Park for a “Green Leisure Corridor,” aiming to link nature, history, and livelihoods while keeping development light. Education & Skills Partnerships: Cambodia and Israel agreed to expand cooperation toward AI, engineering, and smart agriculture, including broader internships and scholarships. Regional Crackdown on Scams: ASEAN immigration leaders backed stronger cross-border action against online fraud and trafficking, with Cambodia pushing for a new ASEAN Immigration Training Centre. Cyber-Fraud Raids in Phnom Penh: Authorities raided 101 suspected scam sites across 14 khans, detaining 24 foreigners and seizing phones, laptops, and routers tied to investment scams. Scholarships to India: 41 Cambodian students received fully funded ICCR scholarships for 2026–27 studies in India. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld 14-year jail terms for two journalists accused of revealing military secrets. Cultural Diplomacy: Cambodia’s Buddhist leadership honored a Catholic bishop for decades of cooperation, reinforcing “journey together” ties between faith communities.