Overland Trade Boost: Cambodia officially launched a new overland export corridor via Laos into China, aiming to expand market access for northern and northeastern producers and reduce reliance on sea routes. Food Security Push: PM Hun Manet named agriculture and fisheries as pillars of national food security, ordering stronger action against illegal fishing during breeding seasons and releasing 1.5 million fish into the Vai Ko River. Border Strain & Displacement: Cambodia suspended the 2026 Phnom Penh Water Festival due to the Thailand border crisis, with 21,425 displaced people still unable to return home. Agribusiness to China: Cambodia and Laos inaugurated a transit network for six key crops—bananas, mangoes, rice, Pailin longan, cassava powder and durian—with the first convoy of fresh durian containers heading to China. Industrial Competitiveness: Cambodia extended tax incentives for domestic cement manufacturers until end-2028 to support growth and investment. Consumer Manufacturing: Unilever plans local production lines in Cambodia, shifting from importing to manufacturing to meet rising demand. Energy Storage Upgrade: ADB approved $63.44m for a 250MW/500MWh battery storage system at Takeo to stabilize the grid and support renewable growth. Logistics Law Draft: Cambodia is consulting a draft logistics sector law to cut transport costs and set up national logistics complexes. Tourism & Payments: Cambodia will host a Muslim Tourism Forum (July 10-12) and Unilever/consumer expansion comes alongside regional fintech expansion signals like Paydibs eyeing Cambodia.