Rice Value Chain Finance: Cambodia is preparing up to $200m in working-capital loans via ARDB so rice mills can buy and store paddy during harvest, aiming to stabilize markets and reduce farmers’ forced early sales. Industrial Zones & Border Manufacturing: The government is reviewing a proposal for Manhattan II Special Economic Zone in Svay Rieng, building on the original Manhattan SEZ’s cross-border manufacturing legacy. Logistics Standards: Cambodia’s logistics delegation attended the APSF General Assembly in Seoul to push regional pallet and smart cold-chain standardization. Energy & Solar Policy: The Energy Ministry has temporarily suspended new rooftop solar authorizations to monitor certified installers and reassess demand. EV & Power Infrastructure: Cambodia plans to expand EV charging and improve grid reliability with new mobile substations for power supply. Electric Wire Investment: Amon World Communications says it will set up an electric wire factory in Cambodia using Japanese technology, targeting safer infrastructure and local supply for automotive and electronics. Trade Snapshot: Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN and the EU rose in the first eight months of 2026, led by garments and key agricultural products. Scam Industry Crackdown Signals: A report says online scam recruitment continued after Cambodia’s claim that no industrial compounds remained, with ads shifting locations and increasingly operating abroad.