This page covers Cambodia’s policy and regulation landscape, including the legal and administrative frameworks that shape governance, market oversight, public administration, and sector-specific compliance requirements. It tracks key updates such as policy developments, regulatory changes, government actions, enforcement trends, institutional activity, licensing rules, administrative guidance, and implementation measures affecting businesses, investors, and regulated entities. The page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of regulation, enforcement, and governance decisions to support reliable reference, compliance awareness, and policy analysis over time.

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March 20, 2026

General Department of Immigration Disseminates Prakas 12644 on Procedures for Foreign Children

The General Department of Immigration, together with the Mondulkiri Provincial Administration, held a dissemination meeting on Prakas No. 12644 concerning the form and procedures for registering newly born foreign immigrant children in the annex list and requesting recognition of foreign immigrant status for children aged 18 and above already listed under a foreign parent. The session gathered 101 provincial and local officials, including immigration, identity, and administrative police officers, as well as commune and sangkat leaders.

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March 20, 2026

Ministry of Tourism Meets THY Holding on Agarwood Souvenir Project

The Minister of Tourism met with the chairman of THY Holding Co., Ltd to discuss a project to develop luxury souvenirs from agarwood, including perfumes and cosmetics targeting Arab tourists. The minister highlighted the ongoing 2023–2027 Muslim tourism plan and advised the company to seek legal consultation to ensure the project complies with applicable laws and regulations.

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March 19, 2026

MISTI Launches Official Science, Technology and Innovation Evaluation Criteria

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation has officially launched the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Evaluation Criteria. The new criteria are intended to modernize STI governance and support the implementation of the Royal Government’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase I, which prioritizes technology as a key driver for Cambodia’s 2050 high‑income vision.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Meets Telecom Operators on Online Scam Response

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications held a working meeting with mobile, internet, and fiber-optic operators to discuss sector governance reforms and actions against technology-based scams. Operators committed to cooperate on measures including monitoring high-capacity internet use, cutting services to suspected illegal locations, and strengthening SIM and cybersecurity controls.

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March 19, 2026

National Assembly Standing Committee Receives Draft Law on Technology Fraud

The National Assembly Standing Committee has approved the receipt of a draft Law on Combating Fraud via Technological Systems, submitted by the Royal Government, and assigned it to the Legal and Judicial Commission for study with other relevant commissions. The committee also agreed to place a draft amendment to the Law on the Election of Senators on the agenda of the upcoming fifth session of the seventh legislature.

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March 19, 2026

GDI Disseminates Prakas on Procedures for Including Foreign Children in Annex Lists

The General Department of Immigration held a dissemination meeting on Prakas No. 12644 regarding forms and procedures for registering newly born foreign immigrants in annex tables and requesting recognition for foreign immigrant children aged 18 and above already listed under immigrant parents. The session was led by the Director of the Department of Foreign Immigrants and Refugees and targeted foreign immigrants residing in Lum Choar commune, Ou Ya Dav district, Ratanakiri province, with participation from provincial immigration officials and Khmer-Vietnamese association representatives.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Reviews Progress of Cambodia Trade Policy Framework 2030

The Ministry of Commerce held a meeting on 18 March 2026 to review and monitor progress on the draft Cambodia Trade Policy Framework Towards 2030. The framework is intended to guide strategies and policy directions for trade sector development, support Cambodia’s preparation for LDC graduation by 2029, and enhance competitiveness through improvements to the trade and business environment.

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