Online Scam Crackdown: Cambodia’s Justice Minister Koeut Rith met the US Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Aleks Zittle to discuss implementing the Law on Combating Online Scams, prosecuting masterminds, and US technical assistance—amid concerns Phnom Penh’s scam compounds rely on forced labor. Military Conscription Update: Prime Minister Hun Manet signed a sub-decree for the 2006 conscription law—two years compulsory for men 18–25, with registration from age 17 and a lottery/voluntary mix, plus a monthly allowance and deferments for students and workers. Cybercrime & Media Access: Cambodia’s Ministry of Information opened registration for journalists to cover an international anti-online-scam conference in Phnom Penh (Sept. 23–24). Investment Push: The CDC approved $5.22B in fixed-asset investment projects in Jan–July 2026 across 309 projects, with growth in renewables, EV assembly, and EV infrastructure. Tech & Skills Pipeline: Cambodia’s Labour Minister urged scholarship recipients heading to South Korea to master advanced tech, especially AI, computer science, and engineering. Manufacturing Showcase: Cambodia’s international machinery, textile-garment, and plastics/packaging fairs opened in Phnom Penh, spotlighting automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing. Education & Law Degrees: RULE launched Cambodian-European dual-degree applications in law, economics, management, and digital law, letting students earn two accredited diplomas. Drones in Combat: A new report highlights how drone-enabled fighting is spreading across Southeast Asia, with Myanmar’s drone war increasingly shaping tactics. Health Reminder: Dengue and chikungunya prevention guidance was issued as hot weather and rainfall boost mosquito breeding. Climate Reality Check: A global report warns extreme heat is becoming a major killer risk—especially for countries with weak cooling and high outdoor labor exposure.