Cross-border Cybercrime Crackdown: A U.S.-led operation with the FBI and international partners says it disrupted Southeast Asian scam networks tied to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, taking down 1.4M+ online accounts and freezing millions in crypto while arresting 63 people. Scam Tactics Exposed: Separate reporting details a Cambodian scam script that impersonates AFP officers, using encrypted video calls and “confidentiality agreements” to push victims to share bank details. Cambodia Enforcement Under Scrutiny: Amnesty says Cambodia still had 86 scam compounds operating (up from 53) and that authorities intervened in only 24 sites, despite official claims of major shutdowns. ASEAN Tech & Energy Policy: ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi spotlights AI, energy security and governance of emerging development models, with Mekong subregion cooperation and youth roles also in focus. Laos–Vietnam Cooperation: Laos PM Sonexay Siphandone’s Vietnam visit highlights expanded ties across technology and education, while Vietnam hosts Lao leaders ahead of the ASEAN Future Forum. Laos Education Research Call: Tetra Tech seeks service providers for classroom observation research on Lao language curriculum delivery and support for non-Lao speakers. China–Laos Connectivity: New coverage frames China–Laos ties as shifting toward capability-driven cooperation, with security, connectivity and innovation emphasized.