Aviation Upgrade: Cambodia Airways welcomed its first ATR 72-600, boosting regional connectivity with a quieter, more efficient turboprop. Francophonie Culture & Trade: Cambodia is accelerating preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit, with “Village Francophone” set for Nov 13–17 at Wat Botum Park and themed “The Cambodian Smile is the Francophonie Smile.” Education Policy: The Education Ministry is considering making foreign languages (English/French, and more) compulsory in the Grade 12 exit exam, alongside teacher training and AI-supported learning. Renewables vs Land Rights: Mondulkiri’s 900MW wind project is moving ahead with turbine construction, but Indigenous Bunong communities are raising concerns over limited consultation and ancestral land access. Tourism Reality Check: A new look at Cambodia’s tourism warns that diversification plans are still struggling against Angkor’s mass-tourism pull as arrivals fall year-on-year. Khmer Arts Spotlight: Kampong Thom’s provincial museum is drawing attention for showcasing centuries of Khmer art through hundreds of artifacts, including ornate temple lintels. Media & Safety: Cambodia and Laos agreed to strengthen information-sector cooperation and update anti–fake news efforts. Scam Crackdown Link: Vietnam dismantled a suspected online scam centre plan tied to Cambodia-based syndicates, underlining the region-wide push against cyber fraud. Khmer Rouge Memory Work: Students showcased the “Krahaam Podcast” at the ECCC, using documentary-style episodes to preserve Khmer Rouge history. Sports Note: Cambodia’s U19 team featured in the ASEAN U19 Boys’ Championship, with Australia advancing after a draw. Global Social Buzz: Facebook and Instagram reportedly went down in a widespread outage affecting users including in Cambodia.