Education & Youth Opportunities: Australia Awards Scholarships for Intake 2027 kicked off with 55 Cambodians starting at RUPP, including an Equity Pathways support track aimed at students facing barriers to study and careers. Skills for the Future: Prime Minister Hun Manet urged universities to set clear AI rules, warning against students becoming “hollow” graduates who rely on AI summaries instead of critical thinking. Culture & Community: Cambodian Living Arts wrapped a 2026 provincial tour using dance and workshops to bring communities together across provinces, including support for people affected by the Cambodia–Thailand conflict. Heritage Spotlight: A small Kampong Thom temple, Kuk Veang, is highlighted as an 8th-century Chenla-era site slowly fading from public memory. Humanitarian & Safety: In Koh Kong, nearly 198,000 sq m of mine-cleared land was handed back to 134 families under India’s Quick Impact Project, restoring safer access for farming and housing. Sports & Pride: Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal won men’s 65kg gold at the Asian Games, stunning an Olympic champion in a dramatic comeback. Aging & Work: On International Day of Older Persons, Hun Manet called for policies so older Cambodians can stay productive in the workforce.