Cybercrime Crackdown: Cambodia deported over 16,000 foreign online scam suspects in H1 2026 as authorities step up nationwide enforcement, with officials saying the goal is to disrupt scam networks and restore the country’s international image. Tourism Recovery Plan: A Dutch tourism expert says Cambodia can reboot tourism by improving air connectivity, promoting the Mekong, expanding “dark tourism,” attracting digital nomads, and fixing safety perceptions beyond Angkor Wat. Green Investment Push: Cambodia launched a 5-year Environmental Diplomacy Strategy (2026–2030) aiming to attract green finance, protect ecosystems, and cut pollution through waste management, renewables, and cleaner transport. Agro-Projects Boost: Under SPIN, a working group inspected four northeastern agricultural projects worth $25M in Stung Treng and Kratie, targeting hundreds of jobs in livestock, fruit, starch processing, and agro-industrial production. Cambodia–Japan Tech & Trade: Japan’s outgoing ambassador praised Cambodia’s scam crackdown and pledged deeper cooperation; separately, Cambodia and Japan highlighted growing trade and investment ties, including support for demining, skills, and maritime safety tech. EV Adoption: Chinese EVs are accelerating in Cambodia, with thousands registered in early 2026, driven by policy support and deeper Cambodia–China industrial cooperation. Business Climate: Cambodia approved $4.7B in fixed-asset investment projects in H1 2026, including power, EV assembly, and manufacturing, with China the top investor.