Education & Exams: Cambodia’s 2026 Upper Secondary School (Baccalaureate) written tests wrapped up after two days, with 151,238 candidates registered nationwide and the process reported as smooth and orderly, observed by anti-corruption and youth groups. Smart Tech in Classrooms: The exam also faced a new headache as authorities in Svay Rieng seized smart glasses, a smartphone and smartwatches from candidates and committee members, highlighting how wearables are making cheating harder to stop. Health & Community Support: First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet distributed Health Equity Fund cards and relief packages to 1,051 underprivileged families in Phnom Penh, aiming to cut medical costs and expand access to care. Universal Health Coverage Forum: Cambodia hosted the 9th Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Forum on Global Health, focusing on universal health coverage amid climate change and AI—while stressing that AI should support, not replace, medical teams. Border Impacts on Daily Life: ASEAN observers inspected damaged civilian facilities in Preah Vihear after December 2025 attacks, with warnings that renewed Thai incursions threaten safety and could undo years of mine clearance. Environment & Livelihoods: Koh Kong says sand exports to Singapore have resumed via a newly licensed dredging operation, despite a past national ban—raising fresh concerns for rivers, fisheries and wildlife. STEM & Learning Beyond the Classroom: Cambodian educators took part in a China-ASEAN STEM teacher training program in Guizhou, designing hands-on lessons and exploring AI’s role in teaching. Tourism Pressure in Siem Reap: With foreign arrivals down, Siem Reap vendors are leaning more on domestic tourists to stay afloat, even as earnings remain tight. Cybercrime Crackdown: Cambodia reported deporting nearly 18,000 foreign online scam suspects this year, as authorities push to disrupt scam networks and protect public safety.