ASEAN–China Trade: The 2nd ASEAN (Cambodia)-China Commodity Trade Fair opened in Phnom Penh, with over 100 booths covering autos, electric bicycles, electronics, textiles and investment projects, aiming to boost Cambodia–China business links. Digital Payments & Remittances: Stablecoins are driving ASEAN remittances, with data pointing to over half of digital asset flows tied to stablecoins, while Cambodia is flagged as relying on foreign currencies and digital channels. Crypto Crime Crackdown: Elliptic and Thai police traced $520M in suspicious crypto transactions across 32 blockchains, linking hundreds of wallets to scams including “pig butchering.” Scam Ecosystem in Cambodia: Amnesty says Cambodia’s crackdown “bypassed” nearly two-thirds of scam compounds and left trafficking victims without enough protection, while authorities dispute the findings. Cybersecurity Threats: INTERPOL reports a sharp rise in cybercrime and scams across Asia-Pacific, warning that fast digital growth is outpacing uneven cybersecurity readiness. Health Tech & Research: A review finds insecticide-treated bed nets still save lives despite mosquito resistance, supporting malaria prevention efforts. Culture & Heritage Tech: Experts re-assessed four sets of metal artifacts in Kampong Thom as genuine Angkor-era items, moving them into conservation and study. Environment & Nature Tech: Cambodia is piloting oyster restoration to rebuild reefs, boost biodiversity, and strengthen coastal protection against climate impacts. Bilateral Tech Cooperation: Cambodia and Japan formalized a new investment cooperation framework, including a business co-creation team aimed at easing procedures and enabling tech exchange.