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 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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March 18, 2026

National Assembly to Host Seminar on Role of Riel in Cambodia’s Economy

The National Assembly, in collaboration with the National Bank of Cambodia and The SEED Cambodia, will organize a seminar on 19 March 2026 at the National Assembly building in Phnom Penh. The event focuses on the importance of the Cambodian riel and public understanding of currency in the national economy, including its use in digital payment systems such as Bakong and KHQR.

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March 18, 2026

National Assembly Seminar Highlights Economic Security as Basis for National Resilience

The National Assembly reported that English-language newspaper Khmer Times featured its recent seminar on enhancing national resilience through economic security as a front-page lead. The seminar addressed Cambodia’s strategy on governance of science, technology, innovation, industry and trade, emphasizing industrial transformation, digital sovereignty, cybersecurity and STEM human capital development. National Assembly President Khuon Sudary’s message underlined that national resilience is inseparable from a strong domestic economy and reduced external dependence.

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March 18, 2026

Trust Regulator and Bar Association Sign MoU on Trust Law Awareness and Implementation

The Trust Regulator and the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to promote legal awareness and implementation in the trust sector. The MoU aims to broaden understanding of trust-related laws and regulations among Bar members and the public and to support knowledge sharing between the two institutions.

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