The Legal & Regulatory category covers Cambodia’s evolving legal and governance landscape, including newly enacted laws, ministerial regulations, sub-decrees, regulatory frameworks, administrative guidance, and compliance requirements affecting public institutions and private sector activity. This page brings together official policy updates, legal and regulatory developments, and related institutional actions in Cambodia, providing a structured view of how governance decisions are implemented across sectors. Tracking these changes helps readers monitor compliance obligations, interpret policy direction, and assess broader regulatory trends and sector-level development.
A joint press release involving the Ministry of Environment announced the publication of a biodiversity study of limestone karst areas in Battambang province, based on surveys of more than 60 caves across 10 karst locations. The report documented newly identified and rare species and recorded the presence of globally threatened wildlife in these habitats.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries participated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Conservation International, the Wildlife and Nature Alliance, and the Wildlife Conservation Society on cooperation in fisheries resource management, ecosystem protection, and sustainable community livelihoods. The cooperation covers marine areas, the Tonle Sap, the Mekong River, and terrestrial areas.
The National Assembly reviewed a draft resolution to define the roles and duties of its specialized commissions, led by the chair of the Legislation and Justice Commission with participation from representatives of all 10 commissions and the legal advisory body. The draft is intended to clarify the scope of work and responsibilities of each commission within the Assembly’s legal and procedural framework.
The Fourth Committee of the National Assembly held an internal meeting to review the draft law on combating technology-based fraud, which had previously been approved by the Council of Ministers. The draft contains five chapters and 24 articles, including proposed criminal offences related to online fraud, scam centers, fraudulent recruitment and training, unlawful collection of personal data, and money laundering linked to fraud.
The General Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport conducted a training course in Siem Reap on writing self-assessment reports for ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance programme assessment. The training focused on aligning programme-level self-assessment reports with the AUN-QA Program Assessment Guide Version 4.0 and preparing supporting evidence for external assessment.
The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General conducted joint inspections with the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Mines and Energy at fuel stations and depots on 20–21 March 2026. The operation focused on checking retail fuel prices, quality, and quantity to ensure compliance with technical standards and the Ministry of Commerce’s 14 March 2026 guidance on fuel supply and retail sales.
The National Assembly released a weekly video summary covering activities from 16–20 March 2026, including the receipt of a draft law on combating technology-based fraud for review. The update also notes a workshop to promote the use of the riel, an internal audit review meeting, and discussions on a research project concerning the role of local legislative bodies in promoting full democracy. Additional institutional and capacity-building activities by Assembly leaders and the General Secretariat are briefly highlighted.
The General Department of Immigration, through the Department of Foreigners and Refugees, convened a dissemination meeting in Mondulkiri Province on Prakas No. 12644 concerning procedures for registering newly born immigrant children in annex lists and requesting recognition for immigrant children aged 18 and above. The session gathered provincial immigration officers, representatives of the Khmer-Vietnamese Association, and immigrant foreigners from multiple districts to explain forms and procedures under the Ministry of Interior’s regulation.
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia has issued Guideline No. 027/26 SERC/GL, dated 13 March 2026, on the offering of sustainability-linked bonds. The notification announces the adoption of this guideline, which governs the issuance of such instruments in Cambodia’s securities market.
The Accounting and Auditing Regulator of the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority met with the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia to discuss a training program on Cambodian International Financial Reporting Standards. The planned training will target gambling operators, casino owners and operators, and integrated commercial gambling centers.
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