Cambodia–Myanmar Diplomacy: Cambodia and Myanmar pledged to deepen parliamentary cooperation, high-level exchanges and people-to-people ties during President U Min Aung Hlaing’s Phnom Penh visit, with both sides pointing to expanded trade and investment as well as youth and education links. Rice Exports: Cambodia’s rice exports to the US hit nearly 10,000 tonnes in the first eight months of 2026, about three times the prior year, as exporters bank on quality and ramp up promotions ahead of a stronger Sep–Dec push. Regional Trade Boost: RCEP trade with Cambodia rose 21% year-on-year in Jan–Aug 2026 to $31.93bn, with exports up 8.9% and imports up 25%, keeping RCEP as Cambodia’s biggest trade bloc. Energy Costs: Cambodia’s fuel and oil imports jumped 40% to $3.38bn in the first eight months of 2026, reflecting higher global prices and rising domestic demand, with gasoline and diesel also climbing locally. Investment & Logistics Push: Japan and the US both signaled fresh interest in Cambodia—Japan’s association flagged vocational training, agriculture and digital industries, while an American business chamber delegation explored logistics, agriculture and furniture opportunities tied to Sihanoukville port ambitions. Scam Crackdown & Finance Risk: US Treasury and DOJ actions targeting the Xinbi Guarantee scam network underscore the scale of transnational cyber and crypto fraud, with Cambodia repeatedly named among scam hotspots and banks urged to improve reporting. Maritime Legal Step: Cambodia and Thailand’s UNCLOS conciliation is set for Sept. 14–16 in Singapore, a key next step for resolving their maritime boundary dispute. Heritage Restoration: After the Preah Vihear damage from 2025 border clashes, about 70,000 stone fragments have been collected and catalogued for restoration, with emergency clearance and documentation underway.