Transport & Logistics Push: PM Hun Manet says the Funan Techo Canal is advancing to shift freight from roads to inland waterways, while Cambodia also plans more river upgrades, ports, and rail studies to cut logistics costs. Road Upgrade for Industry & Tourism: National Road No. 7 (Skun–Kampong Cham) is now inaugurated, with a 45-km, four-lane upgrade funded mainly by a China concessional loan, cutting travel time and supporting tourism, hospitality, agriculture, and industry. Road Safety Enforcement: Hun Manet calls for tougher, consistent action against overloaded vehicles, warning that road lifespan depends on both construction quality and compliance. Border & Trade Friction: ASEAN observers visited a Thai border area in Battambang, where Cambodia alleges Thai fence works and agricultural encroachment violate Joint Boundary Commission procedures. Logistics Tech Talks: DPM Sun Chanthol met EuroCham to improve import-export cargo efficiency, highlighting PASNet’s port digital services and its links to customs systems. Garment Supply-Chain Compliance: Cambodia and Germany launched FABRIC Cambodia II to strengthen GFT sector transparency and compliance as buyers tighten ESG and due-diligence rules. EV Uptick: Cambodia registered 14,056 EVs from 2021 to May 2026, with registrations accelerating after fuel-price pressure. Apparel Market Shift: A study says Cambodia and Vietnam are gaining apparel orders as China’s share falls, while Bangladesh risks losing momentum after LDC graduation. Beer Investment in Cambodia: Sapporo and Carlsberg plan a Singapore-based JV to expand Sapporo Premium Beer across Southeast Asia including Cambodia. Energy & SMEs: ADB-backed energy financing and Cambodia’s energy-efficiency efforts keep spotlighting cost cuts for businesses and households.