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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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National Assembly Secretariat-General Convenes Roundtable on Local Legislative Governance
The Secretariat-General of the National Assembly held a roundtable discussion on a research project examining the role of local legislative bodies in promoting inclusive democratic processes. The project assessed Municipal–Provincial Parliamentary Constituency Centres and highlighted challenges in public awareness, citizen participation, and local capacity, alongside priorities for human resource development and infrastructure improvement.
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Acting President of Senate Briefs Kampong Cham Local Officials on National Situation
From 17–19 March 2026, Acting President of the Senate Uch Pborirath led a delegation of Senate members for Constituency 2 to meet 2,129 commune and sangkat council members and local officials across ten districts and the municipality of Kampong Cham. The mission focused on disseminating information on Cambodia’s current situation and achievements, explaining Senate functions, and outlining Cambodia’s foreign policy stance and approach to the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute.
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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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MOWRAM Reviews Progress of Banteay Meanchey Irrigation and Flood Mitigation Project
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held a meeting with Korea Eximbank representatives to review the progress of the Irrigation Development and Flood Mitigation Project in Banteay Meanchey province, which has reached 96.18% completion as of 13 March 2026. The parties discussed resolving delays linked to global fuel price issues, administrative documentation flows, and the need for an operation and maintenance budget plan ahead of the project’s expected completion in June 2027.
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Ministry of Inspection Reviews Draft Prakas and Concept Note on Inspection Law
The Ministry of Inspection held a weekly meeting chaired by Minister Sok Soken to review progress on several key legal instruments, including a draft Prakas on the Code of Conduct for officials, internal regulations of the ministry, and a concept note for drafting the Law on Inspection. The meeting also examined the ministry’s inspection action plan and mechanisms for monitoring law implementation under its P4C4 strategy.
