Education & Integrity: Cambodia’s Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron says 5,000 observers will monitor the Aug. 10–11 Upper Secondary School Examination (Baccalaureate) with 151,238 registered candidates, while PM Hun Manet urges universities to award degrees only for real competence and to curb overreliance on AI. Women & Media: Information Minister Neth Pheaktra met the Women’s Media Centre of Cambodia, urging stronger social-media reach to serve youth and rural communities with ethical reporting on health, gender equality, and child protection. Scholarships & Access: Chenla University and the Ministry of Information agreed on 2026–27 associate and bachelor scholarships to ease costs for civil servants and underprivileged families. Anti-Trafficking Crackdown: Cambodia reports 112 trafficking and sexual exploitation cases in H1 2026, up 13%, with 581 victims rescued. Border Humanitarian Watch: ASEAN observers inspected damaged homes in Preah Vihear after clashes, noting thousands of civilians still displaced, including many women and children. Culture & Learning Support: A Lancang-Mekong Peace Boat-linked event in Kampong Cham delivered school supplies to students, tying education to regional friendship. Tech & Scams: OpenAI says it disrupted a Poipet-based scam operation using ChatGPT for romance fraud, fake investments, and bogus police scams. Lifestyle & Community: A Siem Reap-to-Koh Kong cycling fundraiser backs rural English education for low-income students. Climate & Wildlife: Conservation communities in Cambodia warn El Niño drought could shrink habitats and water sources, threatening wildlife survival.