Ministry of Commerce

The Ministry of Commerce is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for trade and commerce policy, business regulation, and oversight of the national commercial framework. Its regulatory scope generally covers trade policy, import and export governance, commercial registration, market access, consumer-facing commercial rules, and compliance measures that support transparent business activity and regulatory enforcement. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activity related to Cambodia’s trade environment, commercial regulation, and institutional oversight.

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March 23, 2026

Workshop Reviews Good Regulatory Practice and EV Charging Infrastructure Pilot in Cambodia

The Council of Jurists of the Office of the Council of Ministers, in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and ERIA, held a workshop on good regulatory practice and the results of a pilot project on battery charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Cambodia. The event brought together representatives of relevant ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Commerce.

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March 23, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Participates in Cambodia–Austria Business Forum at CDC

The Ministry of Commerce, represented by Secretary of State Bun Chanthy, presented business opportunities in Cambodia at a Cambodia–Austria Business Forum held at the Council for the Development of Cambodia with participation from 19 Austrian enterprises. The forum also included presentations from other ministries on sectoral opportunities relevant to trade, investment, and business facilitation.

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March 20, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Delegation Attends 12th RCEP Joint Committee Meeting in Wellington

From 16–18 March 2026, Undersecretary of State Tith Rithipol led the Cambodian delegation to the 12th RCEP Joint Committee Meeting in Wellington, New Zealand. The meeting reviewed implementation progress of the RCEP Agreement, accession issues, a general review of the agreement, and reports from subsidiary bodies, alongside related roundtable discussions on RCEP’s role in the global trading system and regional priorities.

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March 19, 2026

Malaysia Cambodia Business Association to Establish Sabah Branch Under New MoU

The Malaysia Cambodia Business Association signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a branch in Sabah, Malaysia, during a Lunar New Year event in Kuala Lumpur attended by Cambodia’s Commercial Attaché. The Cambodian representative also highlighted Cambodia’s investment climate, recent simplification of business registration procedures, and opportunities to expand Cambodian exports to Malaysia.

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March 19, 2026

Commercial Attaché Promotes Cambodia–Japan Trade and Tourism Cooperation in Japan

The Commercial Attaché at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan met with representatives of Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd. and Magokoro Cambodia to discuss strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, education, and tourism between Cambodia and Japan. The mission also supported the promotion of Cambodian products at FOODEX Japan 2026 and explored charter flights, educational support, and a planned Khmer restaurant in Okinawa.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Reviews Progress of Cambodia Trade Policy Framework 2030

The Ministry of Commerce held a meeting on 18 March 2026 to review and monitor progress on the draft Cambodia Trade Policy Framework Towards 2030. The framework is intended to guide strategies and policy directions for trade sector development, support Cambodia’s preparation for LDC graduation by 2029, and enhance competitiveness through improvements to the trade and business environment.

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March 18, 2026

Cambodia Participates in 32nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat in Manila

The Ministry of Commerce reported that Secretary of State Pich Rithi, representing the Minister of Commerce and ASEAN Economic Minister for Cambodia, led the Cambodian delegation to the 32nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat in Manila on 13 March 2026. The meeting, held under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship, reviewed progress on priority economic deliverables, ASEAN economic integration, and regional and global economic developments.

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March 18, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Consults ADB on BRIDGE Cambodia Digital Governance Project

The Ministry of Commerce held a consultation meeting with the Asian Development Bank mission team and the Techo Startup Center to discuss the BRIDGE Cambodia project on 11 March 2026. Discussions covered the ministry’s trade digitalization vision and priorities and the implementation arrangements for the project design aimed at strengthening integrated digital governance and operational efficiency in Cambodia.

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March 17, 2026

Ministry of Commerce and UN Resident Coordinator Reaffirm Trade Cooperation

The Minister of Commerce met with the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia to review existing cooperation between the ministry and UN agencies. Both sides pledged to strengthen cooperation and support mechanisms to develop a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable trade sector as Cambodia prepares for graduation from least developed country status.

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