Cambodia–China Industrial Push: A major Phnom Penh industrial exhibition is drawing Chinese machinery, automation and manufacturing firms, with officials pointing to Cambodia’s 3,357 operational factories and rising investment as the country modernizes. AI for Health Equity: 16 Asia-Pacific countries adopted the “Phnom Penh Communiqué” at a global health forum, backing universal health coverage through ethical AI governance and climate-resilient health systems. Garment Tech Upgrade: Cambodia’s garment sector is urged to adopt AI, robotics and automation to stay competitive as brands demand faster, higher-quality and more sustainable production. Anti-Scam Cooperation: The US Embassy and Cambodia’s justice leadership discussed implementing the online scams law, prosecuting masterminds and expanding technical help to tackle transnational scam networks. Military Conscription Rules: Prime Minister Hun Manet signed a sub-decree outlining procedures for compulsory service, including registration, selection and allowances, while civil groups call for fairness and transparency. Cambodia Investment Surge: The CDC approved 309 fixed-asset projects in Jan–Jul 2026 worth $5.22B, with growth tied to infrastructure, tourism, renewable energy and EV-related plans. Education & Digital Law Pathways: RULE opened applications for Cambodian–European dual degrees, including law, economics, management and digital law tracks. Regional Courts Coordination: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos border courts met in Phnom Penh to strengthen judicial cooperation against cyber-enabled crime and drug trafficking. Drone Market Signal: Chinese drone exports to emerging economies are surging, boosting demand for surveying and farming uses across Southeast Asia. Cambodia Youth Exchange Report: A Cambodia–China youth perception survey report was launched at RUPP, aiming to guide future people-to-people cooperation.