This topic covers Cambodia’s legislative and legal framework, including the development of laws, rulemaking processes, judicial and prosecutorial institutions, legal reform, and the governance structures that shape national policy and regulation. It includes updates on policy developments, draft and enacted legislation, regulatory changes, government actions, court and ministry activity, enforcement measures, and compliance expectations affecting public administration, business operations, and civil legal obligations. This page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of legal institutions, regulatory implementation, enforcement trends, and governance changes for long-term reference.

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March 18, 2026

SERC and U.S. Treasury Discuss Cooperation on Real-World Asset Tokenization

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia held an online meeting with representatives of the U.S. Department of the Treasury to discuss cooperation and a technical assistance project on real-world asset tokenization for economic development. The U.S. side also confirmed plans for an assessment mission to Cambodia in May 2026 to evaluate specific needs with SERC and other stakeholders.

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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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March 18, 2026

Inter-Ministerial Meeting Reviews Draft Legal Text on Air Passenger Risk Assessment

The General Department of Immigration joined an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss a draft legal text related to implementation of the air passenger risk assessment system. The discussion was chaired by a Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, in his capacity as head of the inter-ministerial working group, with participation from civil aviation and customs authorities.

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March 18, 2026

Accounting and Auditing Regulator Holds Workshop on Accounting Law at BBU Sihanoukville

The Accounting and Auditing Regulator, in cooperation with the Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors and Build Bright University Preah Sihanouk Campus, organized a dissemination workshop on the Law on Accounting and Auditing and related provisions for lecturers and students. The event also covered national accounting standards, the accounting and auditing profession in Cambodia, and the Cambodian Certified Professional Accountant training program.

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March 17, 2026

National Assembly Legal Council Reviews Draft Decision on Committee Aide Appointments

The Legal Council of the National Assembly, led by Secretary General Leng Penglong, met on 17 March 2026 to review and provide comments on a draft decision concerning principles for appointing assistants to chairs, vice-chairs and secretaries of National Assembly commissions. The meeting aimed to ensure that the appointment framework is effective and consistent with established procedures.

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March 17, 2026

MLMUPC Announces Issuance of Ownership Certificates in Kien Svay District

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction announced the distribution of immovable property ownership certificates and the invalidation of existing possession or holding certificates for land in 12 villages in Kien Svay district, Kandal province. The process will take place from 18–24 March 2026 at the Kien Svay district hall.

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March 17, 2026

GDI Disseminates Prakas on Procedures for Registering Newborn and Minor Immigrants

The General Department of Immigration organized a dissemination meeting on Prakas No. 12644 concerning forms and procedures for registering newly born foreign immigrants in the annex list and requesting recognition of foreign immigrant status for children aged 18 and above whose names appear in their parents’ annex list. The session, led by the Director of the Department of Foreign Immigrants and Refugees, targeted foreign immigrants residing in Preah Bat and Stung Treng sangkats in Stung Treng province, with participation from provincial immigration officials and representatives of the Khmer-Vietnam Association.

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March 16, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 1,420 Foreigners for Illegal Stay and Online Scams

The General Department of Immigration reported the deportation of 1,420 foreigners of 23 nationalities between 11 and 15 March 2026 for immigration and related offenses. Among them, 335 Chinese nationals linked to online scam activities were deported via special flights from Techo International Airport, alongside others involved in illegal border crossings, overstays without passports, use of fake visas, and unauthorized work.

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