Royal Solidarity Message: King Norodom Sihamoni urged national unity as the foundation for Cambodia’s peace and progress, speaking at the inauguration of the new Senate building, Solidarity Palace. Tourism on Screen: The Tourism Ministry says film can boost arrivals by showcasing Cambodia’s landscapes, culture and daily life, and is pushing “film tourism” packages linking sites across provinces. Francophone Culture Spotlight: Cambodia was named an honorary country at France’s 19th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival, with nine Khmer films set to screen and a cultural bridge ahead of a Phnom Penh summit. Media & Digital Cooperation: Cambodia and Lithuania agreed to strengthen ties in media, trade, GovTech, education and cybersecurity, including plans for journalist exchanges and joint work against fake news. ASEAN Heritage Parks Move: Prek Toal Ramsar Site in Cambodia and the Philippines’ Mount Balatukan Range were endorsed for ASEAN Heritage Park status. Flood Readiness: Authorities were told to intensify Mekong–Bassac–Tonle Sap flood preparations, including shelters, monitoring and public alerts. Rights & Privacy Concern: Licadho reports the arrest of a Candlelight Party-linked commune official over remarks made in a private phone call, raising free-expression and privacy worries. Scam Crackdown Debate: A Cambodia-focused op-ed questions whether raids on online scam compounds deliver lasting disruption, or just short-term arrests. Workforce Skills Push: CPMEC and EBC signed an MoU to expand digital education and training for entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Workplace Culture Note: NagaWorld received Great Place to Work certification again, citing a 97% trust index and employee-focused culture.