World Teachers’ Day: Cambodia marked Oct. 5 with MoEYS and UNESCO backing teachers as “pillars” for 21st-century learners, with around 1,300 educators and leaders attending Phnom Penh’s National Institute of Education event. Pchum Ben & culture: The King urged parents and students to keep valuing teachers, while a separate cultural explainer looks at how Pchum Ben blends merit-making, ancestor gratitude, and Khmer identity. Tourism & lifestyle: Air Cambodia adds a third Delhi–Phnom Penh direct flight from Dec. 17, and Kampot’s Bokor Mountain Trail 2026 drew 2,000+ runners from 26 countries for “green tourism.” Hospitality opening: OCIC and Germany’s TUI opened TUI SUNEO Olympia Phnom Penh (168 rooms), the brand’s first Cambodia property. Regional veterans & peace: PM Hun Manet opened VECONAC in Phnom Penh, calling veterans peace educators and outlining six priorities for ASEAN veterans’ welfare and regional stability. Public safety & migration: Cambodia-linked raids in the region saw nearly 600 foreigners arrested in Poipet for alleged online game-betting, while Myanmar confirmed repatriating 1,476 nationals from Malaysia amid UNHCR safety concerns. Sports: Cambodia returned from the Asian Games in Japan with four bronze medals.