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March 18, 2026

Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-18

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 compliant. (National Assembly Of Cambodia · link)

Immigration authority reviews draft sub-decree on an air passenger risk assessment system

The General Department of Immigration held a meeting to provide input on a draft sub-decree concerning an air passenger risk assessment system, signaling ongoing development of a formal risk-based framework for aviation passenger screening. (General Department of Immigration – GDI · link)

Border Management and Immigration Compliance

Interior Ministry prakas implementation briefed: procedures for registering children of immigrant foreigners and recognition of adult children

The General Department of Immigration briefed stakeholders on Prakas No. 12644 (Ministry of Interior), covering forms and procedures for adding newborn children of immigrant foreigners to annex lists and for requesting recognition as an immigrant foreigner for children aged 18+ listed under a parent’s annex, along with related standards. (General Department of Immigration – GDI · link)

Immigration authority reports deportation of 1,420 unlawful foreign nationals (11–15 March 2026)

The General Department of Immigration reported the removal of 1,420 foreign nationals found to be unlawfully present, across 23 nationalities, during 11–15 March 2026. (General Department of Immigration – GDI · link)

Standards, Quality Infrastructure, and Trade Competitiveness

STRACAP 2026–2032 roadmap launched to strengthen national standards and conformity assessment system

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation officially launched the Roadmap for Standards, Technical Regulations, and Conformity Assessment Procedures (STRACAP) 2026–2032, framed as a step to strengthen national quality infrastructure and improve the competitiveness of Cambodian products in regional and global markets. (Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation · link)

Land Administration and Property Documentation

Land Ministry announces certificate issuance schedule and invalidation of prior land possession cards for 12 villages (Kien Svay, Kandal)

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued a notice on distributing property ownership certificates and declaring null the land possession/use-right cards (or immovable property possession-right cards) covering 12 villages in Kien Svay District, Kandal Province, with distribution scheduled for 18–24 March 2026 at the district hall venue. (Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction · link)

Public Financial Management and Governance Reforms

Multiple agencies participate in 2025 annual review of PFMRP Phase 4

Several ministries and regulators reported participation in the 2025 Annual Review Meeting of the Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP) Phase 4, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, indicating continued implementation monitoring and cross-agency alignment under the Phase 4 “performance accountability” reform agenda. (Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia · link)

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