Education Cooperation: Cambodia and the UK signed an MoU with Northern Ireland to deepen education links, including primary education support, higher-institution partnerships, and scholarships. Aid Pressure on Social Services: A new report warns Cambodia’s social sector is under strain as foreign donors pull back and domestic giving lags, with most service delivery groups heavily dependent on overseas funding. Online Scam Crackdown: Cambodia says it inspected 793 suspected locations (624 crackdowns) and found no remaining online scam compounds, detaining nearly 30,000 suspects and filing hundreds of cases. Cyber Threat Watch: Researchers flagged “Spark RAT,” an open-source remote access trojan targeting Cambodia with phishing lures and a vulnerable driver technique to disable security tools. Digital Trade Push: The Ministry of Commerce will hold the 3rd Cambodia Digital Commerce Forum and Online Exhibition (Sept 11–13), launching “Mission 500 Transactions” to turn product promotion into real orders. Infrastructure for Growth: Cambodia is reviewing plans to improve National Road 1 and build a new Mekong River bridge under JICA support, aiming to cut bottlenecks on the Southern Economic Corridor. Tech & Learning Access: A digital library opened in Banteay Meanchey for displaced students, aiming to boost digital skills and learning materials. AI in the Region: A report says cybercrime networks across Asia are increasingly using decentralization and AI tools, complicating enforcement. Film & Culture: The 4th Cambodia Asian Film Festival is underway, highlighting cinema as a bridge for regional connection and tourism.