Climate Finance: Cambodia launched the Cambodia Climate Finance Facility (CCFF) with an initial $100m backing from the Green Climate Fund and partners, aiming to unlock concessional green loans for renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture/forestry, water infrastructure and low-emission transport. EV Push: The Ministry of Environment and One Road Industrial signed an MoU to speed up electric vehicle adoption, linking it to NDC 3.0 transport emissions cuts and a broader circular strategy. Digital & Cybersecurity: INTERPOL says cybercrime is growing fast across Asia-Pacific, with online scams increasingly “industrialized” and Cambodia named among countries hosting scam compounds generating close to $40bn a year. Business Transparency: Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce overhauled its business registry, removing former director details and making searches harder, raising concerns for due diligence and corporate accountability. TVET Skills: Cambodia and Switzerland pledged deeper TVET cooperation to align training with labor market needs. Infrastructure & Connectivity: Comin Asia and Nokia plan AI-ready data center deployments across Southeast Asia, flagging Cambodia as an emerging market. Regional Deals: Russia-ASEAN talks in Kazan adopted a plan to expand cooperation on energy, culture and workforce training, with Cambodia included.