Aviation & Trade Connectivity: Cambodia and the U.S. have concluded a key open-skies aviation agreement after 12 years, setting up direct flights and aiming to boost U.S. investment, tourism and trade. Port & Logistics Regulation: Cambodia’s policy debate echoes a wider region as Indonesia’s finance minister pushes tighter rules on how long cargo can sit at ports, targeting congestion and supply delays. Land & Industry Risk: In Preah Vihear, residents met authorities and firms over alleged land disputes tied to large concessions, including claims of cleared farmland and threats to protests. Skills for Industry: Cambodia’s education and labour leaders are doubling down on engineering-tech links and TVET, with Toyota highlighting “Made in Cambodia” vehicle output and calls for stronger SME supplier ties. Agriculture Digital Access: MAFF launched the Cam Agri Hub website to give farmers climate-smart advisories and market guidance through a one-stop digital gateway. Tourism Pressure: Cambodia’s international arrivals fell nearly 46% to 1.3 million in early 2026, with analysts citing regional slowdown, scam concerns and the Thailand border dispute. Zero-Waste Push: Environment officials report major progress on cutting plastic bag use and expanding waste and water-quality monitoring nationwide. U.S. Forced-Labor Tariffs: The U.S. proposed Section 301 tariffs affecting Cambodia among 60 economies, raising new compliance pressure for exporters.