Crypto Enforcement: The US DOJ seized a cloud computing account tied to Cambodia’s Huione Group, saying it powered backend services used to move and conceal proceeds from crypto investment fraud and cyber scams before converting them into banking channels. Sanctions Pressure: The US Treasury also announced fresh sanctions on Prince Holding Group-linked individuals and entities, expanding its crackdown on a “cyberfraud empire” accused of scam operations, money laundering, and human trafficking. Scam-Security Tech: A new Shufti report flags APAC identity fraud signals rising to 22.82% in Indonesia as deepfake crime surges 600%, with more markets tightening KYC onboarding rules. Regional Tech Governance: Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to ASEAN science, technology and innovation cooperation at the 89th ASEAN COSTI meeting, aligning with APASTI 2026–2035 priorities for research and new tech adoption. Tourism Data Digitization: Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism and The Asia Foundation will run the Cambodia International Visitors’ Survey using digital, technology-based questionnaires to guide future tourism policy. STEM & Skills Mobility: Cambodia and Israel agreed to fast-track a labour pact for safe deployment of Cambodian workers to Israel, with added focus on smart agriculture, water tech, green innovation and STEM. Energy & Industry: Sungrow launched a solar-plus-storage PowerStack for commercial and industrial use at Intersolar Europe, targeting resilience and lower power costs. Wildlife Monitoring: Conservationists in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains are using hidden cameras, microphones and AI to track rare species like gibbons as indicators of intact rainforest health.