Cybercrime Crackdown Reality Check (Cambodia): Amnesty says 86 scam compounds were still operating in Cambodia as of April, up from 53 a year earlier, and claims state intervention happened at only 24 sites—while Cambodia disputes the findings. Scam Tech Playbook (Cambodia→Australia): Police revealed a script used in Cambodian scam centres to impersonate AFP officers, push victims into encrypted video calls, and extract bank details via staged “investigations.” ASEAN Tech & Policy Forum: ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi (June 9–10) will focus on reshaping growth models, harnessing emerging tech like AI, and strengthening regional resilience. Laos Development & Education: Laos launched its National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy (2026–2040) and a National Teacher Policy, aiming to boost innovation capacity and support the 2026–2030 plan. Laos Connectivity (5G): TPlus ran a 5G roadshow in Vientiane to showcase faster connectivity and digital services as Laos expands 5G rollout. Disaster Response (Xaisomboun Cave): Lao-Thai rescue teams found a water outflow point to improve drainage in the cave operation, using scanning tech to map underground flows. Environment & Health (Mekong malaria): Health experts warn climate change could complicate malaria elimination progress across Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Green Mobility (Regional EV push): Green SM launched Green SM Limo, a fully electric taxi service in India, expanding beyond Vietnam and Laos.