Cambodia Local Administration Regulation: Senate Advances Commune‑Sangkat Governance Bill
Cambodia Senate recognized a new member and approved a draft law revising commune‑sangkat local administration governance.

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Cambodia Senate recognized a new member and approved a draft law revising commune‑sangkat local administration governance.
Cambodia's National Assembly Permanent Committee sent four draft laws on justice and international cooperation to specialist commissions for review. The committee also approved the legislature's 2027 budget and forwarded it to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Cambodia Senate committee chaired by Deputy President Ouch Borarith moved to place a draft amendment to the Commune-Sangkat administration law on the plenary agenda and set the ordinary session date.
Cambodia police detained 413 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on juvenile gangs and illegal gambling activities during August, reporting arrests and court referrals across multiple provinces.
Cambodia Ministry of Environment ordered Xin Haowei Clothing to replace oil-fired burners after an inspection found air emissions exceeded environmental standards at its Phnom Penh garment facility.
Cambodia MPWT led a technical review with the Ministry of Mines and Energy to finalize a draft sub-decree on waterway infrastructure management, affecting transport infrastructure governance.
ACAR met ACCA representatives to discuss a collaborative roadmap for adopting IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards in Cambodia's accounting and regulatory framework.
Cambodia's National Accreditation Council (CANC) endorsed measures to expand accredited testing, inspection and certification services to strengthen product quality. The decision supports national accreditation and standards development under GDAC.
Ministry of Tourism and the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia sign a 2026–2030 MoU to support tourism legal reform and compliance in Cambodia.
MLVT held a consultation in Cambodia to seek feedback on a draft SOP that would define enterprise accreditation for recognition of worker skills in the labor sector.
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