Cambodia Anti-Scam Crackdown: Phnom Penh authorities carried out a three-day sweep of suspected online scam centres, inspecting 81 locations and checking 700+ foreign nationals; 24 were transferred for lacking valid documents, while fines were issued to property owners and managers, as Cambodia pushes harder against technology-driven fraud. Angkor Tourism Update: Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 359,471 international visitors in the first five months of 2026, generating about US$17.2M from ticket sales, with analysts pointing to regional economic slowdown, scam concerns, and Thailand border tensions. Digital Government Export: Timor-Leste launched verify.gov.tl, built on Cambodia’s verify.gov model using QR-coded document verification, marking a milestone in Cambodia’s digital public infrastructure partnership. Fintech Inclusion in Asia-Pacific: A GSMA report highlights how digital finance is booming in parts of Asia-Pacific (including Cambodia’s blockchain-backed payments) while millions remain excluded due to gaps in literacy, trust, and gender inclusion. Waste Tech for Cities: An IFC report says digital tools like AI sorting, IoT sensors, GPS tracking, and digital billing can cut waste costs and boost recycling; it cites Cambodia’s Battambang municipality expanding collection coverage using GPS tracking and digital billing. STEM & Skills for NEVs: Cambodia and Chinese institutions signed a TVET cooperation framework to train new-energy vehicle skills, aiming to align curricula and standards with industry needs. Higher Education Pathways: Paragon International University launched a two-year business programme in Cambodia aligned with international standards via Scotland’s SQA, using a 2+2 transfer model to complete degrees abroad.