Cambodia’s Economy & Finance policy area covers fiscal management, taxation, public budgeting, banking and financial sector oversight, customs, public debt, investment administration, and broader economic governance affecting businesses and institutions. Updates typically include policy developments, regulatory changes, government actions, enforcement trends, compliance expectations, institutional activity by ministries and financial regulators, and measures affecting market supervision, state revenue, and financial stability. This page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of policy, regulation, enforcement, compliance, and governance issues relevant to the country’s economic and financial framework.

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March 21, 2026

National Bank of Cambodia Issues New Prakas on Emergency Liquidity Assistance

The National Bank of Cambodia has issued Prakas No. B37.026.204 Prokor, dated 20 March 2026, on Emergency Liquidity Assistance for deposit-taking banking and financial institutions, replacing Prakas No. B7-015-153 Prokor of 17 March 2015. The new Prakas establishes a framework for last-resort emergency liquidity support to institutions facing temporary liquidity problems, with the aim of mitigating systemic risks and maintaining financial stability.

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March 21, 2026

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Inaugurates G.I.A. Norea Smart Building Project

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications presided over the official inauguration of the G.I.A. Norea smart building project in Phnom Penh, describing it as an important digital infrastructure and smart hub. The project incorporates BIM-based digital twin technology and artificial intelligence for energy management and predictive maintenance, with a call for private sector adoption of digital and AI technologies.

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March 20, 2026

National Minimum Wage Council Approves Temporary USD 2.50 Monthly Travel Allowance

The National Minimum Wage Council, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, decided to provide a temporary travel allowance of USD 2.50 per month to workers in the garment, textile, footwear, and travel goods and bag sectors. The additional allowance, effective from 1 April 2026, is to be paid on top of existing travel and accommodation allowances during the period of the global fuel price crisis.

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March 20, 2026

National Assembly and NBC Highlight Riel Use and Mandatory Public-Sector Rules

The National Assembly and the National Bank of Cambodia presented joint research on the use of currencies in Cambodia’s public sector, showing that most state revenues and expenditures are already conducted in riel. The presentation outlined short-term mandatory rules for using riel in all government-funded contracts, expansion of the Bakong system for payments, and the creation of an inter-ministerial committee led by the central bank to coordinate data sharing and manage exchange-rate risks.

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March 20, 2026

National Assembly Representatives Join 46th Anniversary Ceremony for Reintroduction of the Riel

The National Assembly’s Second Committee leadership participated in the 46th anniversary ceremony marking the reintroduction of the Cambodian riel, held at the National Bank of Cambodia’s Banking Technology Institute on 20 March 2026. The event included the presentation of joint research by the National Bank of Cambodia, UNDP, and the National Assembly on dollarization, currency usage in the public sector, and policies to promote use of the riel.

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March 19, 2026

SERC Leadership Attends 2025 Annual Review of Public Financial Management Reform Phase 4

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia participated in the 2025 annual review meeting of Phase 4 of the Public Financial Management Reform Program at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting examined and discussed the 2025 annual monitoring and evaluation report under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance.

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March 18, 2026

Ministry of Tourism Highlights Launch of Cambodia–China Tourism Credit Card Service

The Minister of Tourism presided over the launch of a cross-border payment service and the Cambodia–China tourism credit card, developed by Bank of China Phnom Penh branch. The initiative enables tourists, particularly from China and other countries, to make cross-border payments in Cambodia using QR code systems under the Cambodia–China "Diamond" cooperation framework.

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