Maritime Peace Talks: Deputy PM and FM Prak Sokhonn says Cambodia is pushing UNCLOS conciliation with Thailand in Singapore to settle their maritime boundary peacefully, pointing to the Timor-Leste/Australia UNCLOS model and urging Thailand to engage constructively so displaced families and damaged cultural sites can recover. Anti-Scam Crackdown: Cambodia raided 85 small online scam hubs in August, arresting 1,255 suspects across 13 nationalities and deporting 2,005 foreign nationals, including 473 Chinese linked to scam operations, as authorities tighten inspections and checkpoints. Tourism & Media: KB PRASAC Bank and the Cambodia Tourism Board signed an MoU to back the “Dare to Stay” 50-episode Korean-Khmer micro drama, aiming to market a modern, connected Cambodia. Education Integrity: Cambodia’s higher-education system faces fresh scrutiny over “fake PhD degrees” and questionable journals/university accreditation, sparking debate about who can teach and supervise students. Culture & Nature Spotlight: Angelina Jolie’s 60,000-hectare Battambang elephant sanctuary project is highlighted for its community-led model, including employing former poachers as rangers. Sports for Culture: Cambodia will send a 106-member delegation to the Asian Games in Japan, competing in 14 sports including esports and martial arts.