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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February 18, 2026

Draft Law on the Status and Regulation of Notaries in Cambodia Reviewed by Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice conducted a high-level meeting to review the draft law setting the legal status, principles, and professional governance framework for notaries, aiming to enhance legal certainty, dispute prevention, and trust in notarial operations. This draft law holds enduring reference value due to its fundamental regulatory role in shaping the notarial profession in Cambodia.

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February 18, 2026

Strategic Financial Plan 2027-2029 Developed by Directorate of Legislation and Research

The Directorate of Legislation and Research at the National Assembly has developed a strategic financial plan for 2027-2029 aimed at enhancing budgetary support effectiveness for legislative institutions. This plan has long-term reference value as it defines budget directions and governance improvements aligned with sustainable public financial management.

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February 18, 2026

Mass Deportation of Foreign Nationals Under Legal Measures to Combat Online Crime in Cambodia, February 2026

The General Department of Immigration executed the deportation of 448 foreign nationals from six countries to enforce legal measures combating online scams and illegal immigration. This action exemplifies Cambodia's sustained commitment to securing its borders and addressing technology-based crimes, offering a long-term reference on immigration enforcement and cross-border crime policies.

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February 18, 2026

Cambodia and South Korea Customs Authorities Enhance Bilateral Cooperation on Risk Management and Intellectual Property Rights in 2026

This update details the meeting between Cambodia's General Department of Customs and Excise and South Korea's Customs Administration to advance cooperation on joint operations targeting illicit drug trafficking, risk management, intellectual property rights protection, and information exchange for 2026. It has long-term reference value for understanding the development of cross-border customs collaboration and enforcement efforts.

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February 18, 2026

Registration of Indigenous Community Land of the Koeng Ethnic Group in Ratanakiri Province

Ratanakiri provincial authorities have registered 30.1359 hectares of community land belonging to the Koeng indigenous ethnic group, establishing technical communal land ownership under the Ministry of Land Management's legal framework. This registration marks a significant development in resolving land disputes and formalizing indigenous land rights.

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