World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30): UN agencies and partners are spotlighting a new form of exploitation—people lured into online scam operations and forced into cyber fraud—under the theme “Trapped Behind the Scam,” with officials warning that the focus must shift from only criminal outcomes to the victims’ safety and needs. Cyber scams and forced criminality: Cambodia’s CCOS leadership reiterated zero tolerance for technology-based scam networks, stressing humanitarian safeguards during enforcement and noting Cambodia will host an International Conference on Combating Online Scams in Phnom Penh on Sept 23–24, 2026. Cambodia–Indonesia anti-scam cooperation: Senior Cambodian officials met Indonesia’s vice foreign minister, discussing bilateral coordination, repatriation support, and deeper collaboration to dismantle tech-enabled fraud. Digital economy push: Cambodia announced Cambodia Expo Series 2026 (Aug 26–28, Phnom Penh) and a national forum promoting tourism handicrafts and souvenirs, linking local creativity to digital transformation and trade. Tech partnerships: India and Cambodia held B2B talks on electronics, software and ICT, with Indian firms exploring AI, cybersecurity, cloud, blockchain, IoT and health IT partnerships. Weather tech upgrade: Cambodia’s meteorology ministry visited Finland to explore modern radar and forecasting systems to improve disaster preparedness and climate monitoring. Research and awards: Applications opened for Cambodia Digital Awards 2026 (deadline Nov 2, 2026) and UN-Habitat/MLMUPC launched an Urban Research Report Competition on “Resilience and Livable Environments” (deadline Aug 21, 2026).