Online Scam Crackdown: Cambodia says it has dismantled 737 illegal online scam centres, shut down 195 casinos’ investigations, submitted 268 major cases to courts, and deported 21,100 undocumented suspects linked to scam networks in a year-long campaign. Investment Surge: The CDC reports $5.22B in registered foreign investment for Jan–Jul 2026 across 309 projects, targeting jobs for about 177,000 people, with momentum in infrastructure, hospitality, sustainable tourism, and emerging areas like renewable energy and digital infrastructure. Industrial Modernisation: A Phnom Penh industrial expo highlighted Chinese automation and machinery, while Cambodia’s industry minister urged firms to adopt AI, robotics and smart manufacturing to stay competitive. Agritech & Food Tech: Farm Fresh Berhad plans a $68M, 1,000-hectare dairy farm and milk processing project in Pursat, aiming to boost domestic supply and create jobs. AI Governance Debate: A new piece argues Cambodia’s AI roadmap should reflect local values and “value sovereignty,” warning against over-reliance on imported standards. Health & Tech Policy: Asia-Pacific parliamentarians adopted the “Phnom Penh Communiqué” pushing universal health coverage with AI governance and climate-resilient health systems. Cybercrime Diplomacy: The US Embassy discussed technical help and prosecuting online scam masterminds with Cambodia’s justice leadership, as analysts flag trust concerns. Labour & Skills: Separate reporting highlights Cambodia’s “brain drain” shifting from leaving to re-engineering skills for overseas demand, alongside regional pressure on migrant labour models.