Cambodia–Viet Nam Ties: Cambodia’s National Assembly President Samdech Khuon Sudary met Viet Nam’s To Lam in Hanoi, reaffirming “good neighbourliness” and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, healthcare, tourism, education and tech. Border & Sovereignty: Cambodia’s border authority says the An Ses area in Preah Vihear is within Cambodian territory, pointing to century-old maps and demarcation records while accusing Thailand of trying to create new facts. Investment & Industry Continuity: MinebeaMitsumi CEO Yoshihisa Kainuma told Cambodia’s Senate leadership that Cambodia–Thailand border tensions haven’t disrupted production or transport, even as the firm plans further expansion and a new factory. Agriculture on Cleared Land: CMAA and the Agriculture Ministry signed an MoU to turn demined land into productive farmland, linking mine action with crop and income generation. Macroeconomic Outlook: The National Bank of Cambodia projects 3.9% growth in 2026, accelerating to 5% in 2027, with garments, manufacturing and agriculture driving exports despite energy-price and border risks. US Tariff Pressure on Textiles: Cambodia’s CDC says the total US tariff on Cambodian exports is expected to stay capped at 19% pending a Section 301 probe, while officials urge competitiveness beyond tariff preferences. Digital Crime Warning: UN-linked reporting highlights the surge of human trafficking into online scam compounds across Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, with victims forced into large-scale fraud operations. Connectivity Boost: New intra-Asia subsea cables include Cambodia’s first state-owned SHV–Hong Kong system reaching commercial readiness, improving data links for regional business. Banking Snapshot: Cambodia’s banking sector saw 4.6% loan growth to mid-2026, but non-performing loans rose to 9.6% amid weak construction/real estate recovery and fraud risks. Mining Watch: Unity Metals jumped after reporting a 40m gold intercept at O’Phlay, adding momentum to Cambodia’s exploration pipeline.