Indigenous Rights & Land: In Ratanakiri, Indigenous communities say rubber plantations and dam projects are driving deforestation, land loss, and displacement—while youth-led media efforts try to make their voices heard. Community Radio & Mining Impacts: In Mamasa, rare-earth mining brings cloudy rivers, landslide risks, and tensions over jobs versus long-term damage, with residents criticizing the lack of proper consultation. Anti-Scam Crackdown: Cambodia’s Anti-Corruption Unit questioned a former Foreign Affairs official over alleged theft of thousands of visa stickers used by scam operators, as authorities push harder against transnational fraud networks. Tourism & Culture: The MGC Asian Traditional Textiles Museum opened a three-month exhibition recreating Khmer royal costumes from five historical eras, using temple sculptures and museum references. Skills for Growth: Cambodia’s Economy and Labor ministries highlighted new support for EV and agro-processing workforces, while the Entrepreneurship Development Fund launched Startup Investment Package Program Cohort 2 for SMEs. Regional Sports & Culture: ASEAN Armies’ Open Volleyball Tournament 2026 kicked off in Hanoi with Cambodia among the participating teams. Green & Safety Cooperation: CMAA signed an inter-ministerial deal to boost mine clearance and protect biodiversity, linking conservation with community safety.