Online Scam Crackdown Fallout: Cambodia is still dealing with survivors after regional raids on scam compounds, with many stranded in Phnom Penh without passports or money and some facing mounting visa overstay fines. Cybercrime Enforcement: Cambodia reports major progress in its online scam center crackdown, revoking 20 casino licenses and suspending 29 more, with hundreds of scam locations shut and thousands of suspects processed for prosecution. Digital Payments: The National Bank of Cambodia and Weixin Pay launched Phase 1 of a cross-border QR payment push, letting Weixin Pay users scan KHQR codes for Cambodia-China transactions. Automotive Manufacturing: TH Automotive Manufacturing plans to inaugurate a vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia in 2026, expanding GAC and Chevrolet production with trained local workers. Food & Fisheries Tech: Australia-backed FishTech Plus starts in August 2026 to improve climate-sensitive river development and fisheries across Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Agriculture Lab Upgrade: Cambodia and China inspected construction of an animal health laboratory at Sithbo National Agriculture Laboratory, aimed at boosting livestock research capacity. AI Policy Debate: Cambodia’s PM warned social media creators not to cross “red lines” for online views, stressing dignity and cultural values. Weather Watch: A strong southwest monsoon is expected to bring heavy rain across South and Southeast Asia, with Cambodia’s Gulf coast and northeast areas among those at risk.