Legal & Regulatory

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.

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February 24, 2026

Draft Sub-Decree on Management of Roadside Land Use Along Road Networks Reviewed by MPWT Technical Committee

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport convened a technical meeting to review and discuss the draft sub-decree on managing the use of roadside land along road networks. The draft aims to clarify regulations to ensure public safety and order, reduce obstacles to road maintenance and development, and align with existing laws, making it a key regulatory reference for long-term governance of roadside land.

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February 23, 2026

Environmental and Health Risks of Electronic Waste Recycling Near Water Sources and Considerations for Import Controls

This briefing explains the environmental and public health dangers posed by electronic waste recycling near water sources in Cambodia and supports the case for rejecting e-waste imports to prevent toxic contamination. The subject has long-term reference value for environmental regulatory policy and health risk governance.

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February 19, 2026

Cambodia and Japan Strengthen Environmental Cooperation with New Memorandum of Understanding

Cambodia and Japan have enhanced their bilateral cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable development through a new memorandum of understanding covering six priority areas. This agreement has long-term value as it establishes a structured framework for collaboration on climate change response, biodiversity conservation, and green investment supporting Cambodia's sustainable development goals.

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