Border conflict remembrance: Global humanitarian Angelina Jolie marked the one-year anniversary of the Thai-Cambodian border fighting, saying nearly 30,000 people remain internally displaced and recalling her family ties through her son Maddox’s birth in Cambodia and the Maddox Foundation’s work along the border. National unity and history: Cambodia’s Mine Action Centre chief Heng Ratana also marked the day, urging lessons from the invasion to strengthen unity and patriotism, while paying tribute to those who died. Culture and heritage repatriation: Indonesia received Papua cultural artefacts returned from the US after FBI involvement, highlighting growing US–Indonesia cooperation on restoring cultural sovereignty—an echo of wider regional heritage recovery efforts. Entrepreneurship support: Khmer Enterprise’s board reviewed progress and backed the next phase of entrepreneurship programs, aiming to expand training and advisory support for Cambodian startups and MSMEs. Local business resilience: LOLC Cambodia highlighted a Prey Veng family’s growth after loans helped them buy a tractor and expand food and beverage services. Creative economy under pressure: Authorities seized about seven tonnes of counterfeit “Empress” personal care products, underscoring how IP protection gaps hurt Cambodian SMEs. ASEAN human capital push: Cambodia stressed education, TVET, renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, tourism and cultural exchanges in ASEAN dialogue talks. Sports & culture spotlight: Singapore edged Cambodia 2-1 in the ASEAN Championship opener, while Singapore goalkeeper Izairida Shakira’s penalty heroics helped secure qualification for the 2027 ASEAN Women’s Championship.