Cambodia–China Tech & Payments: The National Bank of Cambodia and Weixin Pay launched Phase 1 of a cross-border QR payment push, letting WeChat Pay users scan KHQR in Cambodia for faster, cash-light transactions. Digital Skills for SMEs: CPMEC and Educational Broadcasting Cambodia signed an MoU to boost digital education and training for MSMEs, including producing digital video lessons to narrow the digital divide. Green Finance Setup: Cambodia established a Green Finance Working Group to coordinate policies, frameworks, and projects, with a mandate to support research and training for eco-friendly investment. Agriculture Modernization with China: Cambodia inspected a China-aid animal health laboratory under the Sithbo National Agriculture Laboratory, aiming to strengthen livestock research and testing capacity. Regional Tech Cooperation: Cambodia and Lithuania discussed cooperation across media, education, digital technology, and trade after the Cambodian ambassador presented credentials in Vilnius. Cybercrime Crackdown Fallout: A regional scam-centre crackdown is still leaving thousands of scam survivors stranded in Phnom Penh, with detention and mounting overstay fines complicating rescue and return. AI & Robotics Research Link: A report traces how U.S.-funded university robot research influenced Unitree founder Wang Xingxing, later tied to quadruped robots used in China’s military exercises. Energy Transition Roadmap: Experts highlight Cambodia’s renewable momentum and the need for global support to keep targets on track as energy security pressures persist. Mekong Fisheries Tech: Australia-backed FishTech Plus begins in August 2026 to reconnect Mekong rivers and protect food security by improving fish passage and restoring fisheries. Automotive Manufacturing: TH Automotive Manufacturing plans to inaugurate its Cambodia vehicle assembly plant in 2026, with technical training for workers and distribution rights for GAC and Chevrolet.