Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-20
March 20, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments National Assembly accepts draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Scams for review The National Assembly’s Standing Committee accepted the Royal Government’s draft law on “Combating Technology-Based Scams” for review, assigning it to the Commission on Legislation and Justice to study in coordination with the Commission on Interior, National Defense, Public Function, and
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-19
March 19, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments National Assembly Permanent Committee to review draft Law on Combating Technology-Based Fraud The National Assembly indicated that, on 19 March 2026, the Permanent Committee is scheduled to convene to review the government-proposed draft law on “Combating Technology-Based Fraud,” alongside an amendment to the law on elections of Senate members. (National Assembly
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-18
March 18, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments National Assembly legal council reviews draft decision on parliamentary committee roles and appointments The National Assembly’s legal council convened to review and provide input on a draft decision concerning principles for appointing assistant chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and secretaries of National Assembly committees, aiming to ensure the appointment process is effective and procedurally
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-17
March 17, 2026
Regulatory Enforcement and Public Safety Environment Ministry orders immediate halt to open-air gold refining linked to air pollution The Ministry of Environment directed a jewelry business in Preah Sihanouk province to immediately stop open-air gold refining after reports indicated air-quality degradation and public health impacts. The business reportedly committed to measures to prevent air pollution.
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-16
March 16, 2026
Public Security and Immigration Enforcement Immigration deports 335 Chinese nationals linked to online scams and illegal stay/work On 14 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration reported the deportation of 335 Chinese nationals (including 4 women) from Cambodia in connection with online scam cases and violations involving illegal stay and illegal work. The deportations were
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-15
March 15, 2026
Environmental and ESG Compliance Ministry of Environment cites mango processing factory for untreated wastewater discharge and missing environmental permits The Ministry of Environment reported enforcement action against Khun Da Sambath Co., Ltd.’s mango processing factory in Kampong Speu for discharging untreated wastewater beyond its premises, causing pollution and odors affecting nearby communities. The ministry stated
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-14
March 14, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments Council of Ministers approves draft Law on Combating Online Scams Cambodia’s Council of Ministers approved in full, without amendment, the draft Law on Combating Online Scams and decided to submit it to the legislative branch for review and adoption. (MOJ · link) Securities regulator continues work on draft Prakas for licensing
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-13
March 13, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments Criminal Code amendment workstream advanced at Ministry of Justice The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice led a technical review meeting to examine and discuss preparations for amendments to Cambodia’s Criminal Code, with participation from Ministry of Justice officials and judges and prosecutors from selected courts and prosecution offices. (MOJ
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-12
March 12, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments National IP Committee reviews two draft national strategies (2026–2030) The National Committee on Intellectual Property Management held its 15th meeting to review and provide initial comments on two draft national strategies: (1) the National Strategy for the Development and Promotion of Cambodian Geographical Indications 2026–2030; and (2) the National Strategy for
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-11
March 11, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments Draft Road Traffic Law reviewed for adoption The National Road Safety Committee convened to review and approve the draft new Law on Road Traffic, aimed at strengthening traffic order and safety management in response to evolving social and technological conditions, with the stated objective of reducing traffic accidents and protecting lives
