Floods and food security: After months of drought, Cambodia’s farmers are now hit by floods that damaged about 72,440 hectares of rice across 10 provinces, affecting nearly 58,000 families and forcing 4,819 evacuations, with Battambang the hardest hit. Aviation education push: OCIC and WCCI signed an agreement to launch WCC International Aero Tech University in Phnom Penh, offering bachelor’s degrees in aircraft maintenance, airline operations, and tourism/flight attendant training. Minimum wage debate: The government set a $2 increase for garment, footwear and travel goods workers to $212/month for 2027, but unions warn it won’t offset rising living costs. Preah Vihear restoration groundwork: Cambodia says nearly 85,000 stone fragments have been collected and registered, while CMAC reports extensive ordnance clearance around the UNESCO site after the 2025 clashes. National Road 10 and resilience messaging: PM Hun Manet inaugurated National Road No. 10 linking Battambang–Pursat–Koh Kong, highlighting faster travel, trade and tourism, while also urging flood preparedness, better water storage, and caution against false information that could harm troop morale. Cash shortage rumors denied: Hun Manet rejected claims of a cash crunch tied to new 50,000- and 100,000-riel banknotes, saying the notes are for replacement and security upgrades. Tourism diversification: Hun Manet urged Cambodia to broaden its tourism brand beyond temples toward islands, mountains and ecotourism, as Angkor arrivals fell 27.6% in the first nine months of 2026. Online gambling crackdown: CCOS says casinos nationwide have stopped online gambling and betting after the Sept. 30 deadline, with monitoring and legal action promised for violations. Border conflict and rights pressure: A UN special rapporteur urged Cambodia and Thailand to ease tensions and enable displaced people to return safely, while Cambodia continues border verification efforts with ASEAN observers.