Cambodia-France Diplomacy: Cambodia is gearing up for President Emmanuel Macron’s landmark visit and the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, with Deputy PM Prak Sokhonn calling both events key to boosting economic and people-to-people cooperation. Francophonie Expansion: Cambodia and Mauritania also pledged deeper Francophonie-linked collaboration ahead of the November summit, focusing on dialogue and solidarity among French-speaking states. Scam Compound Links: A Reuters investigation says a Cambodian tycoon’s gambling group leased buildings near its Thai-Cambodian border casino that were used as “police” and “bank” backdrops for industrial-scale impersonation scams and human trafficking, raising fresh concerns for regional enforcement. AI + China Business Push: Prime Minister Hun Manet heads to China (July 15-17) for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, with meetings planned with Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang plus engagement with Chinese business leaders. Cross-Border Transport: Vietnam and Cambodia agreed to extend their road transport pact to the Tan Nam–Meun Chey border gate pair to cut logistics costs and support trade. Tourism Partnerships: Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam agreed on joint tour packages and a practical action plan for the “Three Countries, One Destination” campaign, including a shared promotional video and business matching. Payments for Tourists: Vietnam’s NCB launched VietQR Global, supporting QR payments for tourists from China, South Korea, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, with further expansion planned to Japan, Singapore, India and Malaysia. Business Setup Guide: A practical 2026 guide outlines how to register a business in Cambodia online, covering structures, documents, costs and timelines.