Digital Silk Road: China’s WIC held a press conference in Beijing for the 2026 WIC Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Xi’an (July 21–22), spotlighting AI agents, e-commerce, digital health, and cultural heritage cooperation. EV Uptick: Cambodia registered 14,056 electric cars from 2021 to May 2026, with registrations jumping after fuel-price pressure; BYD, GAC and Toyota lead. Anti-Scam Push: Cambodia’s crackdown is moving from ad hoc to a more central strategy, with a Law on Combating Online Scams (in force April) and the CCOS coordinating raids, license revocations, and deportations. Manufacturing Momentum: Large factories in Cambodia rose to 3,284 by end-May 2026, employing 1.33M+ workers and drawing $27.6B+ in cumulative investment. Solar Trade Link: Trinasolar signed a 200MW MoU with Myanmar’s SWY to expand distribution of Vertex N G3 and Vertex S+ G3 modules across residential and C&I markets. Bird Flu & Online Trust: A study warns that during H5N1 outbreaks, YouTube discussions often drift into politics and conspiracy talk, showing science alone isn’t enough to guide public understanding. Connectivity for Cambodians: Tune Talk launched free E-roaming data in 13 countries (including Cambodia) on selected prepaid plans, no manual activation needed. Water Infrastructure: Cambodia’s Stung Khliech reservoir project in Kampong Speu reached 20% completion, targeting 115M cubic meters storage by late 2028. Conservation Win: A white-rumped vulture was recorded again at Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary after a decade, signaling progress against poisoning risks.