Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation

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.

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March 17, 2026

MISTI Convenes Stakeholders to Prepare National STI Day 2026 Exhibition

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation held a preparatory meeting with private sector representatives, universities, event planners, and partner institutions for the National Day of Science, Technology and Innovation 2026 exhibition. The meeting confirmed the 2026 theme, “Innovation for National Advancement,” emphasizing practical, solution-oriented innovations and stronger cooperation between the public sector, private sector, and academia.

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March 17, 2026

MISTI Launches STRACAP Roadmap 2026–2032 for Standards and Quality Infrastructure

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.

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March 16, 2026

Royal Government Appoints New Director General of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority

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.

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March 14, 2026

MISTI Meets TAFTAC on Developing Upstream Industries and Expanding Local Sourcing in Cambodia’s Garment Supply Chain

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.

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March 12, 2026

Cambodia Water Supply Association Congress Highlights Private Operators’ Role in Expanding Clean Water Services

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.

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March 12, 2026

MISTI Outlines Industrial Resilience and Innovation Strategy at National Workshop

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.

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February 27, 2026

Bilateral Cooperation between Cambodia’s MISTI and Japan’s METI on Pollution Control and ESG Readiness

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.

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February 25, 2026

ADB Commits to Supporting Water Sector Reform and National Quality Infrastructure Development in Cambodia

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.

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