Digital Trade Push: Cambodia will host its Third Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo in Phnom Penh from Sept. 11–13, 2026, with talks on AI, cybersecurity, digital trust, and cross-border logistics, plus youth and women-focused initiatives. Water & Climate Resilience: The Water Resources and Meteorology minister met Singapore’s ambassador, reaffirming cooperation on water security, forecasts, and early warnings tied to Cambodia’s climate and poverty-reduction goals. Skills Upgrade: Cambodia’s Labour minister visited Swiss TVET centres in Geneva to study a dual-track, competency-based model and explore stronger private-sector apprenticeship links. Youth Philanthropy: Deputy PM Hang Chuon Naron honoured Anna Sophie Abe of Etoile Performing Arts, transferring $20,000 from a charity concert to scholarships and vocational training. Border Politics: Acting Head of State Hun Sen rejected Thai media claims about using force, stressing peaceful, international-law mechanisms—while the CPP signals the border dispute’s “peaceful resolution” policy will be used in the 2027/2028 election campaign. Economy Watch: The World Bank warned fuel-price hikes could push about 1.1 million more people into poverty, urging near-term protection and long-term productivity reforms. Environment & Enforcement: Authorities recorded 896 natural resource crimes in Jan–May 2026, while the environment minister urged citizens to join a drive to plant at least 1 million trees per year. Tourism Connectivity: Cambodia and Vietnam agreed to boost tourist flows and connectivity, including maritime and Mekong cruise links, via technical working groups.