Energy Storage & Grid Resilience: ADB approved $63.44M for a 250MW/500MWh battery storage system at Takeo substation, aimed at stabilizing renewables, supporting industrial/agro-processing demand, and enabling more cross-border power trade with Vietnam. Infrastructure Execution: Cambodia’s Sun Chanthol met China’s CIDCA in Beijing to speed up financing approvals and fast-track key projects under the “Diamond Hexagon” cooperation framework. Logistics Policy: Cambodia is drafting a law to manage and develop the logistics sector, with plans for national logistics complexes and a push to cut transport costs and improve safety and competitiveness. Digital Payments & Trade Tech: Paydibs says it will expand across Southeast and South Asia, with Cambodia and Vietnam next, targeting merchants that already use QR payments but lack deeper insights. Automotive Demand: An industry insider reports rising vehicle demand in Cambodia, with new cars gaining market share and the country now having 12 assembly plants. Tourism Growth: Cambodia will host a Muslim Tourism Forum & Exhibition in Phnom Penh (July 10-12) to attract halal travelers and support Muslim-friendly services. Agribusiness Exports: Cambodia’s premium rice delegation showcased varieties at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York to push sales into the US specialty market. Powering Skills & Construction: China’s Luban Construction Workshop College continues training Cambodian youth in advanced construction engineering, supporting the next wave of local builders. Brand Protection for Farmers: “Bek Anloung Durian” in Kampong Cham was registered as a Collective Mark to boost IP protection and market value. Cybercrime Awareness: Japan is deploying an AI police chief avatar to warn citizens about online scams and reach younger audiences.