Cambodia–Rwanda Digital Finance: The National Bank of Cambodia and Rwanda’s central bank announced cross-border payment cooperation, aiming to modernise payment systems and boost e-payments for citizens, with implementation under a 2023 financial-sector MoU. Cambodia–EU Waste-to-Energy: Cambodia’s Environment Ministry and the European Union are running a feasibility study for a $22.3m Siem Reap project to turn plastic waste into electricity, coordinating with key energy and environmental agencies. STI Roadmap for a Knowledge Economy: Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation unveiled an STI infrastructure roadmap to support a knowledge-based economy, including targets for STI investment by 2030 and plans across hard, soft and digital infrastructure. GenAI Rules in Cambodian Higher Education: A new discussion highlights that many Cambodian universities lack formal generative AI governance, urging clearer guidelines to protect education quality as GenAI use grows. Regional Security Drill: PRAGATI 2026 concluded in Meghalaya, with 13 nations and 400+ troops training on counter-terrorism and interoperability. Cybercrime Crackdown & Scam Misinformation: Cambodia detained six South Korean suspects in a Battambang villa raid tied to online fraud, while a viral “deportation alarm” notice about Africans was exposed as fabricated. Regional Security Diplomacy: ASEAN defence ministers at the Shangri-La Dialogue reaffirmed free flow of trade through international corridors and stressed transit passage rights under UNCLOS. Food Tech & Supply Risks: Asian rice prices jumped 20% in May amid war and weather risks, with fertiliser and fuel pressures likely to affect planting decisions. Transport Tech Policy: Cambodia’s WowNow EV ride-hailing restriction sparked debate over competition, informal transport livelihoods and oversight timing.