Cambodia–Japan Security Boost: Cambodia and Japan signed a 500 million yen Official Security Assistance deal, with communications gear for the Royal Cambodian Army and patrol vessels for the Navy, underlining tighter defence cooperation. UN Human Rights Watch: UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews will visit Cambodia from July 20–31 to assess human rights, including trafficking and the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, and will meet officials, civil society, and displaced victims. Border Tensions, China’s Push for Talks: Xi Jinping urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their long-running border dispute through dialogue, promising China’s “constructive role” after renewed fighting last year. Taiwan Cuts Visa Privileges: Taiwan will remove Cambodia from two visa-facilitation schemes from Aug. 1, linking the change to Phnom Penh’s reaffirmation of the One-China policy during Hun Manet’s China trip. AI Governance Comes to Cambodia: Cambodia joined the World AI Cooperation Organization as a founding member, aiming to shape global AI rules rather than just use the technology. SME Policy Input: Hun Manet invited SMEs to submit recommendations to strengthen the sector as Cambodia seeks more domestic production and jobs. Road Safety Collaboration: The FIA launched road safety projects across Asia-Pacific, including Cambodia’s plan for a road accident central database. NagaWorld Labour Standoff: NagaWorld union members protested outside the casino, demanding reinstatement of dismissed workers and an end to a dispute dragging on since 2021.