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.
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation officially launched the Roadmap for Standards, Technical Regulations, and Conformity Assessment Procedures (STRACAP) 2026–2032. The roadmap aims to strengthen Cambodia’s national quality infrastructure and improve the competitiveness of Cambodian products in regional and global markets.
The Royal Government of Cambodia has appointed H.E. In Sakan as Director General of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, succeeding H.E. Long Naro, who has retired. The appointment, made in accordance with established legal procedures, was highlighted by the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation as a measure to ensure good governance, institutional continuity, and effective management of the public enterprise.
MISTI met with TAFTAC to discuss stronger linkages between international manufacturers and local enterprises, including the development of upstream industries to increase domestic sourcing. The item has long-term reference value as it records an industry policy discussion tied to Cambodia’s supply-chain development and LDC graduation preparation.
The annual congress of the Cambodia Water Supply Association highlighted the role of private water operators in expanding household access to clean water. The item has long-term reference value because it records an official ministerial position on private-sector participation and service expansion in Cambodia’s water supply sector.
MISTI presented Cambodia’s approach to strengthening economic resilience through industrial development, innovation, and support for domestic enterprises at a national workshop involving the National Assembly and Senate. The item has reference value as an official statement of government policy direction linking industry, innovation, and trade governance to external economic pressures.
This briefing records a key cooperation meeting between MISTI and Helen Keller International focusing on the development and strengthening of nutrition standards and food safety frameworks in Cambodia, with emphasis on draft standards for complementary foods for young children. It is significant for long-term tracing of policy and regulatory developments in Cambodia’s food standard governance.
This update details a program allowing informal sector economists to register for free insurance benefits, including motorcycle and personal accident coverage, facilitating risk protection and social security support.
Update on the bilateral cooperation between Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Japan’s METI focusing on pollution control management and ESG capacity building. It has long-term reference value for tracing institutional collaboration on environmental governance and industrial sustainability.
This update documents the Asian Development Bank's commitment to cooperate with Cambodia's Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation on reforms in the water sector and the development of the National Quality Infrastructure, marking significant long-term reference points for infrastructure governance and quality standards in Cambodia.
This briefing covers the meeting between Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Vireak Buntham Group regarding the company’s planned expansion into strategic food production and SME cluster development. It provides long-term reference value as a record of institutional engagement supporting investment and industrial diversification in Cambodia.
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