Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-08
March 8, 2026
Environment and Sustainability Ministry of Environment orders nationwide inspection of scrap storage sites following illegal-site fire The Ministry of Environment directed all provincial departments of environment to inspect and report on scrap storage and recycling sites nationwide to verify compliance with environmental requirements, following a fire at an illegally operated scrap storage facility in Kampong
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-07
March 7, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments Cambodia issues joint prakas setting requirements for telecom companies conducting public offerings The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia announced the adoption for use of Joint Prakas No.025 FSA.BK dated 23 February 2026, establishing requirements for telecommunication companies to conduct public offerings of securities. (SERC · link) Ministry of Justice continues
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-06
March 6, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments Ministry of Justice initiates drafting work to amend the Criminal Code The Ministry of Justice held an internal working meeting to review and discuss preparations for amendments to the Criminal Code, involving ministry leadership and legal professionals from courts and prosecution offices. This signals forthcoming changes to the criminal law framework
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-05
March 5, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments Parliamentary Committee Reviews Draft Laws on Digital and Postal Sectors The National Assembly’s 9th Commission met with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to review progress on three priority draft laws: the Cyber Security Law, the Personal Data Protection Law, and the Postal Law. The ministry reported on the status
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-02
March 2, 2026
Law Enforcement and Security GDI Deports Over 1,500 Foreign Nationals, Targeting Online Scams The General Department of Immigration (GDI) reported the deportation of 1,501 foreign nationals from 20 different countries between February 25 and 28, 2026. Among those deported were 658 Chinese nationals involved in online scam operations. The individuals were removed via special flights
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-03-01
March 1, 2026
Trade, Finance, and Digital Economy Regulators Deepen Fintech Cooperation and Study Tokenization in Japan The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GFTN Japan Ltd. in Tokyo to foster cooperation in financial technology innovation and digital transformation within the securities sector. Concurrently, the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR)
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-02-28
February 28, 2026
Trade, Investment, and Industrial Policy Review of Draft Law on Cambodia-US Trade Reciprocity Agreement The Ministry of Justice convened an inter-ministerial meeting to review and discuss the Draft Law on the Approval of the Trade Reciprocity Agreement between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Government of the United States. The review process is a
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-02-27
February 27, 2026
Legislative and Regulatory Developments Ministry of Commerce Disseminates Prakas on Business Registration Simplification The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) conducted a dissemination session on Prakas No. 117 regarding the simplification of business registration procedures and the waiver of penalties for companies failing to file annual declarations. The session aimed to explain the detailed content of the
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-02-26
February 26, 2026
Finance and Compliance Regulations SERC Enforces Code of Conduct for Fund Management Companies The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) has issued a notification regarding the adoption of Prakas No. 019 FSA.BK, dated February 10, 2026. This regulation establishes a Code of Conduct for Fund Management Companies and Fund Management Representatives, aiming to standardize
Cambodia Investment & Policy Daily Briefing — 2026-02-25
February 25, 2026
Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy Cambodia’s Acting Foreign Minister led a diplomatic corps site visit to contested border areas and displaced-person shelters On 23 February 2026, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation led members of the diplomatic corps and international agencies on a site visit in Banteay Meanchey Province to areas described as
