Khmer Rouge Memory: S-21 survivor Bou Meng has died at 85, shrinking the living witness pool to the Pol Pot era and renewing calls to preserve testimony tied to justice efforts. Veterans & Pensions: Minister Chea Vandeth met about 1,700 retirees and veterans in Takeo, reiterating the government’s long-term support through pensions and benefits alongside wider infrastructure and social services. U.S.-Cambodia Defence: U.S. Under Secretary of War Policy Elbridge Colby pledged deeper defence cooperation with Prime Minister Hun Manet, pointing to mutual respect and preparations for the 2027 Angkor Sentinel exercise. Cambodian Politics Watch: Analysts are reacting to Hun Manet’s social media meeting with Kem Monovithya, framing 2027 as a potentially “interesting” political year. Women in Local Government: CPP and Senate leadership urged parties to place women in winnable ranks for commune/Sangkat elections, aiming for at least one woman elected per commune. Media & Training Links: Cambodia and Türkiye discussed journalist capacity-building, including a planned “War Journalism” training for Cambodian journalists. UNCLOS Maritime Step: Cambodia welcomed Australia’s Katrina Cooper as Chair of the UNCLOS Conciliation Commission, calling it a key move toward resolving maritime differences and supporting energy security. Military Conscription Rules: Hun Manet signed procedures for Cambodia’s conscription law, setting registration and call-up mechanics, allowances, and deferment options. Online Scams Crackdown: The U.S. and Cambodia discussed implementing the online scams law and prosecuting masterminds, as trust concerns linger among analysts. Regional Health Policy: 16 Asia-Pacific countries adopted the Phnom Penh Communiqué on health equity, linking AI governance and climate resilience to Universal Health Coverage. Trade & Industry Pressure: Cambodia’s garment sector was urged to adopt high-tech upgrades to stay competitive as global brands demand faster, higher-quality, and more sustainable production. EV Grid Push: Electricité du Cambodge is expanding the charging network and grid integration to match rising EV registrations.