Cultural Repatriation: Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture welcomed the return of two looted Khmer antiquities from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, including a 7th–8th century kala lintel and a 10th-century Koh Ker demon sculpture—another step after the MET’s earlier 14-item restitution. Heritage & Identity: A feature explains the Khmer sampeah—more than a greeting, it’s a respectful gesture shaped by social status and tradition. Rainy-Season Living: The Environment Ministry urged everyone—students, monks, workers, and families—to join a nationwide tree-planting push, targeting at least one million trees annually with five million free saplings. Design Education: A WIPO-supported program is training Cambodia’s design school professors on intellectual property so creators and students can better protect their work and support local SMEs. Youth & Arts Philanthropy: Deputy PM Hang Chuon Naron honoured Etoile Performing Arts founder Anna Sophie Abe, with USD 20,000 raised for scholarships and vocational training. Tourism & Infrastructure: Pursat’s Techo Santepheap Russei Chrum Bridge—built by a Chinese firm—has boosted trade and weekend tourism with scenic views. Digital Trade Push: Cambodia will host its Third Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo in Phnom Penh in September, with a focus on e-commerce, AI, cybersecurity, and women/youth initiatives. Practical Safety Note: Immigration warned travelers to use only official visa and arrival sites, flagging an unauthorized “cambodiaivisa.com” page.