Tourism & AI: Prime Minister Hun Manet urged Cambodia to use digital tech and AI as a “bridge” to attract more visitors while keeping Khmer identity at the core, ahead of World Tourism Day’s theme on a digital agenda for tourism. Health Tech Upgrade: Luong Mae Hospital was inaugurated as Cambodia’s modern specialized national cancer center, adding advanced oncology tools like Linac accelerators and MRI, after large-scale screenings and vaccinations. Online Scam Crackdown: Cambodia says it has blocked over 53,000 illegal scam websites, but analysts warn blocking alone won’t stop networks without arrests, victim support, and cross-border cooperation. International Anti-Scam Cooperation: Cambodia and the UK signed an MoU to coordinate against scam centers, including data sharing and action against trafficking-linked fraud. Digital Safety & Skills: Cambodia ICT Camp 2026 in Siem Reap highlighted the need for stronger digital literacy so people can spot online risks, especially as AI expands. Climate Tech & Cooling Finance: UNEP warned that effective cooling solutions need more funding beyond cheaper but inefficient air-conditioners, pushing heat-reflective materials and better building tech. Heat Disaster Warning: New research projects “super El Niño” could add up to 451,000 heat-related deaths globally, with Cambodia among the Southeast Asian countries at risk. Payments Innovation: Cross-border QR payments are shifting from basic connectivity to real economic value for tourism and trade, with policymakers stressing “economic connectivity” as the goal.