Computational Thinking in Schools: Deputy Prime Minister Hang Chuon Naron officially launched CoolThink@JC in Cambodian primary schools, with textbooks translated and adapted and teacher training underway, pushing digital skills from the classroom outward. Education-Industry Links: Hang Chuon Naron also stressed stronger academia-industry-government collaboration at a Science-Policy Dialogue on plastic waste and circular economy, while Japan’s Achievement Co. pledged deeper education support. Digital Agriculture: MAFF and IRRI rolled out the Cam Agri Hub website to help farmers access climate/weather advisories and market guidance, aiming to make climate-smart decisions easier. Cybercrime Crackdown: Cambodia’s security push against cyber offences continues as regional operations disrupt Southeast Asian scam networks, taking down 1.4 million online accounts and freezing crypto tied to fraud. Cross-Border Payments: India’s UPI QR payments are now live in Cambodia via KHQR, enabling Indian travellers to pay at 4.5 million merchants, with a second phase planned for Cambodian users in India. Environment & Wildlife: Cambodia reported nearly 50 wildlife species in Veun Sai–Siem Pang National Park, including seven threatened mammals, while UNEP warns global sand extraction is damaging ecosystems and livelihoods. Tourism Drop: Cambodia’s international arrivals fell nearly 46% to 1.3 million in early 2026, blamed on regional slowdown, online scams, and border tensions.