UN Human Rights & Border Displacement: UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews says over 20,000 Cambodians remain displaced by the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict and should be able to return home safely, while also warning about civic space ahead of upcoming elections. Economic Resilience & Social Protection: Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank signed a $250M concessional loan under the RISE program to stabilize the economy, protect 2026 social spending, support IDPoor households (including women-headed families), and back clean energy. Culture & Creative Industries: Cambodia launched a UNESCO-backed national initiative to strengthen cultural and creative industries, aiming for a new policy framework and a pilot support hub at the Royal University of Fine Arts. Sports Tourism at Angkor: The 11th Angkor Empire International Marathon drew 6,500 runners from 52 countries, boosting Cambodia’s image as a destination for international sports events. Digital Skills & Youth Innovation: Cambodia Tech Sprint Day kicked off the “Powered by Cambodia” campaign, featuring workshops and a marketplace connecting startups, SMEs, and digital innovators. Urban Planning Education: The University of Seoul-supported Department of Sustainable Urban Planning and Development at the Royal University of Phnom Penh produced its first 31 graduates, trained through courses, textbooks, and internships. Tourism & Heritage Soft Power: Cambodia is set to pilot nighttime temple visits and promote film tourism as soft power, aligning culture with new visitor experiences. Community Arts Spotlight: “Village Breath,” a solo exhibition by Leav Kimchhuoth, documents daily life in Phnom Penh’s Chen Dam Daek community and pushes arts-led local development.