Cambodia–Japan Skills & Safety: Labour Minister Heng Sour and ZO Motors signed an MoU to train workers for safer commuting, including SafeBox-equipped worker transport and electric-vehicle skills, with eight mobile training vehicles rolled out for maintenance and digital skills. Digital Payments: KB PRASAC Bank and Telecom Cambodia inked an MoU to let customers pay telecom bills via KB PRASAC Mobile, corporate channels, Deeplink and KHQR, pushing cashless convenience. Tech & Industry Investment: Cambodia says it’s ready to support Samsung expansion after talks with Samsung Electronics on investment conditions and digital innovation. Climate Impact on Children: UNICEF warns nearly every child faces climate hazards, with drought and extreme heat affecting billions and overlapping risks raising health, displacement and education threats. Angkor Restoration Update: Work on Ta Prohm’s South Gate is about 75% done and is expected to finish by end-2026, using anastylosis and stone repositioning with India’s support. Public Health Recognition: Dr. Yi Siyan received the Outstanding Cambodian Scientists Gold Award 2025 and Asian Scientist 100 recognition for infectious disease, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health research. Cybercrime Pressure in the Region: Reports highlight scam networks shifting across borders, with Sri Lanka seeing an “alarming” rise after crackdowns elsewhere. Global Security Snapshot: A PRIO study says state-based armed conflicts hit 65 in 2025, with about 245,000 battle deaths and unprecedented simultaneous wars.