EV Infrastructure Push: Electricité du Cambodge (EDC) is upgrading the grid and expanding public EV charging, backing charging stations across major provinces and corridors and targeting a fast-charging network with an initial $10M allocation. UNCLOS Maritime Step: Cambodia welcomed the appointment of Australian diplomat Katrina Cooper as chair of the UNCLOS Conciliation Commission, saying it could help resolve maritime boundary differences and unlock oil-and-gas cooperation. Military Conscription Rules: Hun Manet signed a sub-decree setting procedures for Cambodia’s conscription law, including registration from age 17, a two-year service term for men 18–25, a lottery/voluntary mix, and a monthly allowance. Online Scam Crackdown: The US Embassy and Cambodia’s justice leadership discussed implementing the Law on Combating Online Scams, including prosecuting online scam masterminds and offering technical assistance. Agriculture Hit by Drought: Cambodia reported at least 12,500 hectares of rice fields completely damaged by drought since June, with most affected areas still potentially salvageable through timely intervention. Logistics Capacity Boost: Kuehne+Nagel expanded Cambodia freight station capacity, adding new capability for regional cargo handling. Trade & Tariff Pressure Watch: A US report alleges China-linked “shadow transshipment” via third countries to evade tariffs, naming Cambodia among economies flagged as potential weak links. Tourism Costs Rising: Cambodia’s Angkor tourism faces pressure from high airfares and scams, adding friction for visitor arrivals.