The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for industrial development, science and technology governance, innovation policy, and the regulatory framework supporting manufacturing and enterprise modernization. Its mandate covers industry-related regulation, technical standards, institutional oversight, technology promotion, and compliance mechanisms that shape the operating environment for production, research, and innovation across relevant sectors. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to Cambodia’s industry, science, technology, and innovation framework.
MISTI convened development partners, including ILO and UNDP, to prepare a mid-term review of Cambodia's National Strategy for Informal Economy Development 2023–2028.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation inspected water infrastructure in Kampot, including a raw water intake station and a planned 12,600 m³/day treatment plant. The project is intended to expand clean water supply for households, tourism, and local economic activity.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation inaugurated the Battambang Water Supply System, a clean water infrastructure project that more than doubles the utility’s capacity. The project was co-financed by the Asian Development Bank, Agence Française de Développement, and the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Cambodia marked the groundbreaking of a USD 20 million cassava processing plant in Kampong Speu, expanding agro-industry investment and domestic processing capacity. The project is intended to support farmers, increase value addition, and strengthen export-oriented production.
Cambodia launched a regional climate technology investment programme to support investment-ready enterprises through partnerships, technology transfer, and financing. The initiative adds reference value for Cambodia’s innovation and green investment policy landscape.
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore jointly held a seminar on patent, industrial design, and intellectual property registration in Cambodia. The event highlighted electronic filing systems, international intellectual property management practices, and technology use by businesses and innovators to protect industrial property rights.
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore held their 12th high-level meeting to review bilateral cooperation on intellectual property system development, including patent re-registration, capacity building, and a joint seminar on IP registration processes and digital tools. The discussions focused on improving access to intellectual property systems for businesses and innovators in Cambodia and Singapore.
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, together with UNICEF and UNCDF, launched the Water Infrastructure & Smart Energy Joint Programme to expand climate-resilient water services in Cambodia. The programme introduces a revolving blended-finance facility combining commercial and low-interest capital for climate-smart water systems.
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation has officially launched the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Evaluation Criteria. The new criteria are intended to modernize STI governance and support the implementation of the Royal Government’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase I, which prioritizes technology as a key driver for Cambodia’s 2050 high‑income vision.
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation participated in the 2025 Annual Review Meeting on the implementation of Cambodia’s Public Financial Management Reform Program Phase 4. The meeting was organized by the General Secretariat of the Public Financial Management Reform Steering Committee under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance.
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