Renewables & Energy Finance: Cambodia is pushing renewable energy to blunt oil-price shocks, with the Mines and Energy Minister pointing to tariff cuts on fuel and support for cleaner appliances, while ADB and local banks are designing the SCALE initiative to fund domestic clean-energy projects. Investment & Industrial Growth: CDC approved 37 investment projects worth US$570m in May, including cement expansion and new SEZs, creating 26,000+ jobs. Agribusiness Exports: Cambodia signed a protocol to export dried longan directly to China, aiming to raise farmer incomes and cut middleman costs; China also cleared its first Cambodian durian shipment at a key border gate. Trade & Digital Payments: The Ministry of Commerce launched the Cambodia Trade Enterprise (CTE) to help firms access markets, and India–Cambodia launched cross-border UPI acceptance via KHQR for millions of merchants. Skills & Enterprise Tech: Smart Axiata hosted a 5G/AI/cybersecurity forum for enterprises, while a career fair targets job-ready skills across logistics, manufacturing, engineering and tech. Water & Infrastructure: A China-built Battambang water supply system with ADB and EU support is improving access to clean, affordable piped water. Governance & Security: Cambodia and Laos agreed to strengthen media cooperation and fight fake news, as a U.S.-led operation targeted scam compounds across Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Tourism Marketing: Cambodia’s tourism marketing debate is turning toward creator-led content as a cost-effective growth lever.