AI Governance: A new regional push in Southeast Asia is trying to rein in artificial intelligence, but most ASEAN rules remain non-binding, leaving protections and accountability uneven across countries. Construction Skills: China’s Luban Construction Workshop College is training Cambodian youth in design, interior decoration, and engineering tech, aiming to feed Cambodia’s next wave of builders. Affordable Housing Policy: An op-ed argues Phnom Penh’s housing crunch won’t ease without solving land costs, calling for a National Land Procurement Fund to scale affordable homes. Digital Infrastructure for AI: Comin Asia and Nokia plan AI-ready, sovereign data centre infrastructure across Southeast Asia, targeting deployable markets like Cambodia and Laos. Cyber & Scams Pressure: Cambodia is stepping up crackdowns on transnational cyber-scam syndicates, while US DOJ actions against Huione-linked infrastructure underline the region’s ongoing fraud risk. SME Tech Upgrade: PM Hun Manet urges MSMEs to use digital tools to improve quality, branding, and market reach as global standards tighten ahead of Cambodia’s LDC graduation in 2029. Electric Vehicle Training: Cambodia and Zo Motors sign an MoU to train workers in electric vehicle technology, linking skills to greener transport goals. Culture & Tech: Cambodia continues digitizing and showcasing heritage and research, from Angkor inscriptions to film training that supports the next generation of creators.