Logistics Expansion: Kuehne+Nagel is investing in a new 20,000-sqm Container Freight Station in Phnom Penh, aiming to more than triple its local handling capacity by June 2027 and strengthen cargo links across ports, airport and border roads. Digital Economy Gap: Cambodia’s digital economy is estimated at just 1.8% of GDP, with weak internet, payment systems and strict rules holding back firms’ ability to trade and sell abroad. Industrial Tech Push: Cambodia’s machinery, textile-garment, and plastics/rubber/printing/packaging fairs opened in Phnom Penh, spotlighting automation, robotics and smart manufacturing to boost productivity and competitiveness. Retail Growth: Emart24 says it has expanded to 31 stores in Cambodia in two years, with average daily sales per store up 41% and plans to reach 70+ stores this year. Hospitality Investment: Marriott and The Royal Group International plan to debut The Ritz-Carlton in Cambodia in 2032, with a 152-key hotel and branded residences in Phnom Penh. Trade Risk Watch: The US flagged Cambodia among countries it says could enable “shadow transshipment” to dodge tariffs, raising compliance pressure for regional exporters. Workforce Skills: Cambodia’s Labour Minister urged scholarship recipients heading to South Korea to master advanced AI, computer science and engineering for local labour needs.