Cybercrime Crackdown: Cambodia is being flagged as a growing hub for transnational cybercrime, with a U.S.-led operation reporting scam-compound disruption across Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar and millions in frozen crypto tied to fraud. Gaming & Enforcement: Phnom Penh police raided the former Galaxy World Casino over alleged online fraud use, while Cambodia also moved to revoke a casino licence linked to scam activity. Human Capital & Jobs: A World Bank study says affordable childcare is a high-return investment for Cambodia, where only about 3.2% of children under three are in formal care and women carry most unpaid care work. Renewables & Land Tensions: Cambodia’s Mondulkiri wind project is advancing with turbine installation and grid works, but Indigenous Bunong communities raise concerns over limited consultation and ancestral land access. Trade & Borders: Hun Sen reiterated that all Thai goods entering via closed land borders are illegal, while Cambodia’s trade with China rose to $9.39B (+22.9%) in the first five months of 2026 and Cambodia–Thailand trade fell to about $1.1B (-39%). Aviation Push: The U.S. approved $100M to accelerate infrastructure at Techo International Airport and signed an Open Skies deal to expand Cambodia–U.S. flight access. Tourism & Culture: Cambodia is accelerating preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit’s “Village Francophone,” targeting major international visitor turnout and local trade showcases.