Administrative Law in Cambodia covers the rules, procedures, and institutional powers that govern how public authorities make decisions, issue permits, manage public services, handle administrative disputes, and exercise regulatory oversight. This page tracks policy developments, regulation changes, government actions, enforcement trends, compliance requirements, and institutional governance affecting ministries, regulators, local administrations, and administrative review processes. It provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of administrative procedures, regulatory practice, and public sector governance to support reliable reference, compliance review, and policy analysis.

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March 24, 2026

General Department of Immigration Reports Deportation of 939 Foreign Nationals from Cambodia

The General Department of Immigration reported that 939 foreign nationals of 22 nationalities were deported from Cambodia between 20 and 23 March 2026 through Techo International Airport border police, including 331 individuals linked to online scam cases. The removals also involved cases of illegal border crossing, forged documents, absence of passports, use of fake visas or QR codes, and illegal employment.

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March 24, 2026

MoEYS Discusses Education, Youth and Sport Reform Progress with Senate Commission 7

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport held a working meeting with Senate Commission 7 on progress in education, youth and sport sector reforms, within the Senate’s oversight of law implementation, institutional performance, and budget use. The discussion covered reform progress, achievements, challenges, inter-institutional cooperation, and monitoring of transparency and effectiveness in the sector.

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March 23, 2026

MISTI and Singapore IP Office Review Bilateral Cooperation on Intellectual Property System Development

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.

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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

General Department of Immigration Deports 331 Chinese Nationals in Online Scam and Immigration Violation Cases

The General Department of Immigration stated that 331 Chinese nationals were deported from Cambodia on 21-22 March 2026 in coordination with the Chinese Embassy, in connection with alleged online scam activity, illegal stay, and unlawful work. The deportation was carried out by special flight through Techo International Airport police checkpoint.

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March 21, 2026

CCF Conducts Fuel Station Inspections Following March 2026 Commerce Guideline

The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General conducted joint inspections with the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Mines and Energy at fuel stations and depots on 20–21 March 2026. The operation focused on checking retail fuel prices, quality, and quantity to ensure compliance with technical standards and the Ministry of Commerce’s 14 March 2026 guidance on fuel supply and retail sales.

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March 21, 2026

National Assembly Weekly Summary Highlights Draft Law Review and Governance Activities

The National Assembly released a weekly video summary covering activities from 16–20 March 2026, including the receipt of a draft law on combating technology-based fraud for review. The update also notes a workshop to promote the use of the riel, an internal audit review meeting, and discussions on a research project concerning the role of local legislative bodies in promoting full democracy. Additional institutional and capacity-building activities by Assembly leaders and the General Secretariat are briefly highlighted.

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March 20, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 1,556 Foreign Nationals for Legal Violations

Between 16–19 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration deported 1,556 foreign nationals of 21 nationalities from Cambodia for various immigration and related offenses. The group includes 776 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam activities, as well as others involved in illegal border crossing, staying without passports, using fake visas, and working without authorization.

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March 20, 2026

National Assembly Secretariat Holds Roundtable on Local Legislative Bodies and Democracy

The leadership of the General Secretariat of the National Assembly organized a roundtable discussion to review research on the role of local-level legislative units in promoting democracy, with participation from nearly 200 officials. The discussion examined the relationship between inter-ministerial governance systems, local democratic development, and legislative governance, drawing on comparative observations from a study visit to Shanghai and field research in Kep and Kampot provinces.

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