Cybercrime Crackdown: Cambodia deported over 16,000 foreign cyber-scam suspects in H1 2026, with more than 45,000 foreigners removed overall since January, as authorities push to disrupt scam networks and trafficking links. Road Safety Push: The Chinese-invested Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville Expressway is being used to expand driver training and awareness, while Cambodia also launched a 1,000km solar street-light project across 13 provinces to improve safety. EV Charging Expansion: Cambodia earmarked an initial $10m to grow EV charging in public spaces and tourist areas via EDC. Investment Surge: CDC approved 276 investment projects worth $4.7b in H1 2026, targeting 160,000 jobs, with a shift toward clean energy, EV/industry, SEZs and tourism. Border Tensions: Thailand urged Cambodia to investigate unexplained border explosions and warned against troop deployments too close to the fence. Scam Compound Probe: Reuters reported a Cambodian tycoon’s casino-linked properties were leased as bases for industrial-scale scamming and trafficking, raising questions about landlord responsibility. Human Trafficking Support: The Philippines opened a Migrant Workers Office in Phnom Penh to help trafficking victims, including 12 repatriated Filipinos. Rights Watch: Licadho warned image-based sexual abuse is rising, with many victims aged 13–17 and perpetrators including people known to survivors. Diplomacy & Regional Integration: The National Assembly approved a new senior minister appointment and four ASEAN-related mutual recognition bills, while Hun Manet begins a working visit to China for the World AI Conference.