UNCLOS Maritime Row: Cambodia has formally invoked the UN compulsory conciliation mechanism to settle the Overlapping Claims Area dispute with Thailand, with officials stressing it’s a lawful, structured process—not a break in ties. Diplomatic Outreach: Deputy PM Vongsey Vissoth met Singapore’s new ambassador to reaffirm cooperation on trade, energy, digital connectivity and public administration reforms. Business Climate: The CDC pledged faster, more transparent internal reforms to improve investment protection and address private-sector hurdles, with AmCham and other chambers in attendance. US Forced-Labour Tariffs: The US proposed Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries, including Cambodia, after forced-labour findings—prompting pushback from trading partners. Agriculture Exports: Cambodia earned about $327.4m from milled rice exports in Jan–May 2026 (568,912 tonnes), while Cambodia-China deals also target easier access for dried longans and beef via SPS protocols. Skills & Jobs: National TVET Day (June 15–16) will spotlight the programme training 1.5 million youth from poor and vulnerable families. Environment & Rights: Rights groups renewed calls to free jailed Mother Nature Cambodia activists as their appeals hearing was postponed. Security & Justice: Three suspended Stung Treng prison officials have resumed duties after a bribe-related smartphone case; meanwhile, Thai “fake girlfriend” scam victims were found held in Cambodia by a Chinese group.