AI Governance: Cambodia joined a UN-led Global Dialogue on AI Governance with 170+ countries, with Post and Telecommunications Minister Chea Vandeth outlining priorities like proactive regulation, public trust, and ASEAN-style participation. Cybercrime Crackdown: Phnom Penh authorities raided 94 properties and arrested eight foreign nationals tied to a pig-butchering tech-scam operation, seizing laptops, phones, networking gear, and counterfeit US banknotes. Digital Payments: India announced UPI will integrate with Indonesia’s payment system, aiming to make cross-border QR payments easier for travel and business. EV Uptick: Cambodia recorded 14,056 electric vehicles from 2021 to May 2026, with registrations accelerating after fuel-price pressures; BYD, GAC and Toyota lead. Public Health Tech: Duke-NUS researchers say live poultry market virus surveillance works better by sampling air and surfaces than testing individual birds—relevant for Cambodia’s market monitoring. Energy & Transport: Cambodia and Laos reaffirmed STI and MSME cooperation, while Cambodia inaugurated National Road No. 7 (Skun–Kampong Cham) under a China concessional loan. Conservation: A critically endangered white-rumped vulture returned to Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly a decade, alongside signs of breeding success. STEM for Youth: Cambodia’s NPIC team will represent the country at ABU Robocon 2026 in Hong Kong after winning the national robotic competition. Tech in Daily Life: Tune Talk launched free E-roaming data in 13 countries including Cambodia on selected prepaid plans.