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 of these legislative frameworks, which are designed to support the country’s digital economy and society pillars (Digital Citizen, Digital Government, and Digital Business). The Commission also conducted site visits to the Security Operation Center (SOC) and the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia.
(National Assembly Of Cambodia · link)
Ministry of Justice Advances Civil Code Amendment on Obligations
A technical working group at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), supported by JICA experts, convened to review and discuss amendments to Book 4 (Obligations) of the Civil Code. The session focused on refining specific provisions to ensure legal clarity and applicability, continuing the ministry's broader effort to update the Civil Code.
(ក្រសួងយុត្តិធម៌ Ministry of Justice · link)
Regulator Consults on Code of Conduct for Derivatives Business
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) held a consultation meeting with the Securities Investors Association of Cambodia and derivatives brokers to discuss the draft Prakas on the Amendment of the Code of Conduct for Derivatives Business. The amendment aims to enhance management efficiency, transparency, safety, and market order within the derivatives sector.
(និយ័តករមូលបត្រកម្ពុជា Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia · link)
SERC Drafts Regulations on Equity Securities for Directors and Employees
The SERC led a stakeholder discussion on the draft Prakas on the Issuance of Equity Securities for Directors and Employees. Representatives from the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), listed companies, underwriters, and law firms participated to provide input on the regulatory framework for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
(និយ័តករមូលបត្រកម្ពុជា Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia · link)
Construction Ministry Consults on Energy Efficiency Roadmap
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) led a consultation on the "Roadmap for Technical Standards for Energy Efficiency in Buildings." The session, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Mines and Energy and development partners, aims to establish technical norms for sustainable and energy-efficient building construction in Cambodia.
(ក្រសួងរៀបចំដែនដី នគរូបនីយកម្ម និងសំណង់ · link)
Policy and Strategic Planning
Government Launches National Food Fortification Strategy 2025–2030
The Ministry of Planning (MoP) officially launched the National Strategy on Food Fortification 2025–2030. The strategy aims to promote the addition of essential micronutrients to food products to improve public health, particularly for women and children. It calls for active participation from the private sector, specifically food producers and processors, to implement fortification standards.
(ក្រសួងសុខាភិបាលនៃព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · link)
Committee Reviews National Identification Strategic Plan 2026–2036
The National Committee for Civil Registration, Vital Statistics, and Identification (NCOD) held its 10th meeting to review the draft implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Identification Phase II (2026–2036). Discussions also covered the Digital Health Data System (NCOD) for vital statistics and the strategic plan for 2025–2028.
(ក្រសួងយុត្តិធម៌ Ministry of Justice · link)
Authorities Advance Economic Pole Development Strategy
The MLMUPC convened a meeting to coordinate data usage and mapping for the National Land Use Plan, specifically focusing on the development of Economic Poles and Economic Corridors. The initiative aims to align land use planning with national economic development priorities.
(ក្រសួងរៀបចំដែនដី នគរូបនីយកម្ម និងសំណង់ · link)
Stakeholders Discuss ESG Standards for Pension Fund Investment
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), in collaboration with the SERC, Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC), and UNDP, held discussions on investment diversification and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards for the pension fund. The meetings aim to ensure the sustainability and responsible management of the social security fund.
(បេឡាជាតិសន្តិសុខសង្គម · link)
Civil Service Reform Emphasizes Competency and Structure
Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many highlighted public administration reforms centered on three key measures: improving the recruitment system for civil servants, reviewing ministry structures to eliminate overlapping functions, and implementing an incentive system based on performance. These reforms aim to reduce administrative barriers and support a favorable business environment.
(ក្រសួងមុខងារសាធារណៈ Ministry of Civil Service Cambodia · link)
Technical Working Group Monitoring Government Securities Development
The SERC and Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) met with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to review technical assistance for government securities development. The meeting focused on monitoring the progress of the 2026 action plan to promote the government bond market.
(និយ័តករមូលបត្រកម្ពុជា Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia · link)
Compliance, Enforcement, and Administrative Actions
Regulator Briefs Enterprises on Accounting and Auditing Obligations
The Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) announced a dissemination workshop on "Updates to Accounting and Auditing Obligations and Related Regulations." The session targets enterprises and non-profit organizations to ensure compliance with current financial reporting standards.
(និយ័តករគណនេយ្យនិងសវនកម្ម Accounting and Auditing Regulator · link)
Ministry of Environment Consults on Hazardous Chemicals in Plastics
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) organized a consultation on managing hazardous chemicals in plastic products under the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm conventions. The workshop addressed safety in the production chain and waste management to protect public health and the environment.
(Ministry of Environment · link)
Authorities Enforce Air Pollution Control Measures
The MoE disseminated Circular No. 01 on measures to prevent and reduce public air pollution in Ratanakiri province. Authorities are enforcing bans on open burning of waste, plastic, and agricultural residues, and are monitoring air quality to mitigate health risks associated with PM2.5 particles.
(Ministry of Environment · link)
Inspection Conducted at Factory Following Worker Fainting Incident
MoE inspectors examined the Shi Hao Handbag factory in Kandal province after 19 workers fainted. Preliminary air quality tests inside the production building showed levels within standards, but monitoring is continuing during operational hours to ensure environmental compliance.
(Ministry of Environment · link)
Immigration Disseminates Procedures for Registering Foreign Children
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) disseminated Prakas No. 12644 regarding the procedures for registering newborn children of immigrant foreigners into the appendix list and applying for recognition of children aged 18 and above. The outreach targeted immigrant communities in Tbong Khmum province.
(អគ្គនាយកដ្ឋានអន្តោប្រវេសន៍ – General Department of Immigration – GDI · link)
NSSF Establishes Selection Mechanism for Inspection Officers
The NSSF is preparing legal documents and criteria for the selection of social security inspection officers. This move aims to strengthen law enforcement and governance, ensuring that enterprises comply with social security regulations and protect worker benefits.
(បេឡាជាតិសន្តិសុខសង្គម · link)
Ministry Registers Informal Economy Workers for Insurance Benefits
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) is promoting the registration of informal economy workers to receive insurance benefits, including third-party liability and personal accident coverage. Registration is facilitated through the CAM-IE mobile application.
(ក្រសួងឧស្សាហកម្ម វបន Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation · link)
Measures Taken on Dilapidated Buildings in Phnom Penh
The MLMUPC's dilapidated construction working group issued notices to occupants of the former Khemara Bot Primary School and former Revolution Primary School buildings in Phnom Penh. Occupants were given 30 days to relocate to avoid accidents, with financial settlements provided to facilitating families.
(ក្រសួងរៀបចំដែនដី នគរូបនីយកម្ម និងសំណង់ · link)
Land Title Transfers and State Land Registration
The MLMUPC announced procedures for transferring property titles to customers of the Chan Non Vithea project in Phnom Penh to resolve disputes. Separately, the ministry registered "Trapaing Chas," a 4,841-square-meter heritage site in Banteay Meanchey, as state public land to be managed by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
(ក្រសួងរៀបចំដែនដី នគរូបនីយកម្ម និងសំណង់ · link)
NSSF Clarifies Pregnancy Benefit Requirements
The NSSF issued guidance for pregnant members to claim government allowances. Requirements include a health book confirming gestational age from a public hospital, a valid Cambodian ID, an NSSF card, and a bank account number (ACLEDA or Canadia). Self-employed individuals are currently ineligible for this specific allowance.
(បេឡាជាតិសន្តិសុខសង្គម · link)
Ministry of Social Affairs Discusses Migrant Protection SOPs
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY) met with IOM to discuss Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for protecting victims of human trafficking and assisting returning migrants. The discussion included plans to update SOPs with Vietnam and develop MOUs with Malaysia and other ASEAN nations.
(ក្រសួងសង្គមកិច្ច អតីតយុទ្ធជន និងយុវនីតិសម្បទា · link)
Trade and International Relations
Cambodia Reaffirms Border Stance Amid Military Attaché Visit
The Ministry of National Defence coordinated a visit for foreign military attachés to the Prey Chan and Boeung Trakuon border areas. The ministry reaffirmed Cambodia's strict adherence to the December 2025 ceasefire and Joint Statement, while reiterating its non-recognition of any border alterations resulting from the use of force or unauthorized structures.
(ក្រសួងការពារជាតិ · link)
Commerce Ministry Discusses Trade Policy and LDC Graduation with EU Council
The Ministry of Commerce met with the EU-ASEAN Business Council to discuss trade facilitation, digital transformation, and supply chain connectivity. Discussions also covered market diversification through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and trade policies leading up to 2030, including preparations for Cambodia's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
(ក្រសួងពាណិជ្ជកម្ម Ministry of Commerce · link)
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