Prison and Opposition Crackdown: Youth activist Thy Thorn’s father urged authorities to release him after the Phnom Penh Municipal Court convicted Thorn and two others to 7 years over alleged 2024 protests tied to the CLV-DTA. Online Scams and Security: Prime Minister Hun Manet inspected former scam sites in Koh Kong after a July 2025 crackdown, saying 86 major compounds were cleared and 663 locations dismantled, with a vow to “sever networks” completely. Border Diplomacy: Cambodia’s Senate commission rejected Thai claims over border issues, arguing Thailand’s deployments and alleged incursions violate international law and that ceasefire frameworks can’t create new territorial rights. Economic Stabilization: The government launched a “Comprehensive Intervention Program” to tackle multi-crises, budgeting over $1.2 billion to protect livelihoods and businesses amid inflation, border frictions, and the online-scam crackdown. Tourism Pressure: Cambodia’s international arrivals fell 46% year-on-year to 1.99 million in the first seven months of 2026, with officials citing scam-related negative publicity and Cambodia–Thailand border friction. Connectivity with the World Bank: MPWT and the World Bank reviewed progress on the Cambodia Regional Connectivity Improvement Project, focusing on procurement, financial management, and safeguards. Cambodia–Japan Cooperation: Cambodia and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation against online scams under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Military Planning: Cambodia and the U.S. set February 2027 for Angkor Sentinel Exercise 2027, emphasizing interoperability and emergency relief.