Kan Ben Festival: Cambodia’s Ministry of Information held a candle-lighting religious ceremony to mark the first day of the 14-day Kan Ben Festival at North Chin Dam Dek pagoda in Phnom Penh, with officials and spouses participating. Pchum Ben Travel Relief: Phnom Penh will run free bus service for the Pchum Ben period, with 600 buses covering routes to hometowns and back, plus city and airport express transport, aiming to ease costs and support safe family reunions. Digital Safety & Literacy: Experts at Cambodia ICT Camp 2026 in Siem Reap urged stronger digital literacy to help people spot online risks, as AI and new tech reshape digital rights and safety. Online Scams Policy: Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun emphasized prevention, strict enforcement and international cooperation in the fight against online scams. Climate Finance Ahead of COP31: Civil society groups called for accessible, predictable and sustainable climate funding as Cambodia prepares for COP31, warning reduced support could hit vulnerable communities hardest. Culture & Community: A Cambodia-China Mid-Autumn art gala highlighted cultural harmony and media ties, while a Khmer Note reminded readers why Cambodians eat mooncakes. Trade & Skills: Malaysia-Cambodia business groups met Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to boost bilateral trade and investment, including education, healthcare and tourism.