Angkor Restoration Update: Work on Ta Prohm’s South Gate is about 75% done and is expected to finish by end-2026, using anastylosis and detailed stone research with India’s Archaeological Survey. Cambodian Science Recognition: Dr. Yi Siyan received the Outstanding Cambodian Scientists Gold Award 2025 and was named in Asian Scientist 100 for public health research spanning infectious diseases, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health. Digital Payments Boost: KB PRASAC Bank and Telecom Cambodia signed an MoU to let customers pay telecom bills via KB PRASAC Mobile, corporate channels, and KHQR/online payment systems. TVET Quality Push: Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered stronger recruitment of qualified TVET instructors after finding some teachers were assigned beyond their expertise, and called for a new third education stream alongside science and social science. TVET Scale-Up: Cambodia says about 700,000 people have received TVET training since 2022, moving toward a 1.5M target. Vocational System Recommendations: More TVET reforms were issued, including curriculum updates, better certification, and closer links to workplace training and labor-market needs. Local Business Goes Delivery: REAL Café signed with E-GetS Technology to expand delivery access and speed nationwide reach as it plans more outlets by end-2026. Cybercrime Warning: Sri Lanka is seeing an “alarming” rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate after crackdowns elsewhere, with raids targeting foreign suspects and forged documents. AI Security Policy: The US moved to restrict access to Anthropic’s newest AI models after concerns about misuse in cyberattacks. Samsung Expansion Signal: Cambodia’s CDC says it’s ready to support any Samsung expansion after meetings in South Korea.