SME Support Push: Cambodia is setting up an SME Coordination Unit as a one-stop service to cut red tape for business registration, license renewals and permits, with in-person and online access under the Office of the Council of Ministers, inspected by PM Hun Manet on Oct 4. Climate Risk for Farmers: With El Niño-linked drought and extreme weather biting, the Agriculture Ministry is considering crop insurance for farmers in its Modern Agricultural Community program, especially during the rainy season. Food & Trade Logistics: Signature Rice says it will export 60,000 tonnes of milled rice to the Philippines by end-2026, starting with 15,000 tonnes in October, using a direct waterway route via Kampot Port to boost shipment scale. Manufacturing Export Resilience: AMRO says Cambodia’s manufacturing exports—especially non-garment—are holding up as services lag, while also flagging lingering financial-sector confidence issues. Shipping Costs Watch: Maersk will add a peak-season surcharge on dry-container shipments from Southeast Asia to Oceania from Nov 1, 2026, affecting Cambodia among other regional exporters. Regional Connectivity & Engineering: China’s newly opened Pinglu Canal is expected to cut shipping time and logistics costs for goods moving between southwest China and ASEAN, a boost Cambodia-linked trade players are watching. Energy Transition Needs Planning: Experts argue South Asia’s energy transition hinges on technology, investment, regulation and domestic exploration—an issue Cambodia industry leaders will also feel as power demand and clean-energy targets rise.