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 16, 2026

General Department of Immigration Disseminates Prakas on Procedures for Foreign Immigrant Children

The General Department of Immigration, in coordination with Kratie provincial authorities, held a meeting to disseminate Prakas No. 12644 on procedures for registering newly born foreign immigrant children in annex tables and requesting recognition for foreign immigrant children aged 18 and above. The session gathered 150 participants from provincial, district and commune administrations, immigration and identification police units, and the Khmer-Vietnamese association structures in Kratie.

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March 16, 2026

General Department of Customs and Excise Promotes Customs e-Payment Usage

The General Department of Customs and Excise organized a forum at the National Customs School on 16 March 2026 to share experience and promote wider use of its electronic payment (e-Payment) function for customs and excise revenue collection. The event highlighted progress in implementation, benefits for traders and customs brokers, and participation of commercial banks providing customs revenue collection services.

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March 16, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 500 Chinese Nationals Linked to Online Scams

The General Department of Immigration deported 500 Chinese nationals, including 13 women, in coordination with the Chinese Embassy, for involvement in online scam operations and illegal residence and work in Cambodia. The deportations were carried out via special flights from Techo International Airport and Kong Keng International Airport as part of the government’s measures against technology-enabled crime.

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March 16, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 500 Chinese Nationals Linked to Online Scams

The General Department of Immigration deported 500 Chinese nationals, including 13 women, in coordination with the Chinese Embassy over alleged involvement in online scams and illegal stay and work in Cambodia. The operation was carried out via special flights through Techo International Airport and Kong Keng International Airport under instructions from senior Ministry of Interior leadership.

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March 14, 2026

Ministry of Environment Cites Kampong Speu Mango Processing Factory for Untreated Wastewater Discharge and Missing Environmental Permits

The Ministry of Environment reported that a mango processing factory in Kampong Speu was found discharging untreated wastewater and operating without proper environmental permits. The item has long-term reference value because it records an official environmental compliance action tied to identified legal provisions and inspection findings.

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March 14, 2026

Ministry of Environment Orders Corrective Action Against Kampong Speu Mango Processing Factory for Unlicensed Operations and Wastewater Discharge

The Ministry of Environment reported that a mango processing factory in Kampong Speu was found operating without relevant environmental authorization and discharging untreated liquid waste. The update has long-term reference value because it records a specific enforcement action, the cited legal basis, and required compliance measures.

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