Energy Finance: ADB and Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, SME Bank and partners launched the Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund (EERF) to help SMEs—especially women-led firms—finance energy-saving tech and cut costs, with $20m in support. Industrial Policy & Manufacturing: Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) inaugurated the Toyota Hilux Travo assembly line, while Cambodia outlined competitiveness moves: lower trade/investment costs, faster clean energy to 70% by 2030, stronger cybersecurity under the Anti-Cyber Scam Law, and digital investment facilitation. Aviation & Trade Links: Cambodia and the U.S. signed their first Open Skies Agreement, adding seventh-freedom all-cargo rights to expand passenger and cargo services. SME & Climate Governance: The EERF sits under Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Program, backed by UK–ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility and the Green Climate Fund. Consumer/Alcohol Rules: Cambodia ordered an end to ring-pull prize promotions and capped beverage discounts at 15%, tightening marketing incentives for alcohol and sugary drinks. Mining & Resources: Cambodia’s dimension stone sector generated nearly $40m in royalties (2022–early 2026), and the government paused new licenses for already abundant varieties to avoid oversupply. Agribusiness Exports: Cambodia Rice Federation led a market study in Long Beach to expand premium rice sales in the U.S. Bilateral Cooperation: Cambodia and the Philippines reaffirmed progress across trade, education, agriculture and scam-fighting ahead of their 70th diplomatic anniversary.