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 technical work on amendments to the Criminal Code

The Ministry of Justice reported that its technical working group on Criminal Code amendments held its 31st meeting, continuing review and revisions to provisions concerning crimes committed outside Cambodia, principal and additional penalties, and definitions related to aggravating circumstances for organized groups and criminal associations. (MoJ · link)

Governance, Internal Controls, and Administrative Reform

Ministry of Inspection advances draft internal regulations, including complaints handling and legal outreach

The Ministry of Inspection convened technical discussions to review and refine its draft internal regulations, including integrating provisions related to complaints handling and legal dissemination into the draft instrument. (Ministry of Inspection · link)

Trade, Customs, and Market Access

Customs authority engages EU-ABC and EuroCham on trade facilitation and customs simplification

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia held working discussions with delegations from the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and EuroCham on trade facilitation and customs procedure simplification, including customs digitalization, authorized economic operator programs, risk management, compliance and enforcement, and public–private partnership. (GDCE · link)

Customs authority announces 16 March forum to promote e-payment use for customs payments

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia publicized an invitation (Letter No.1361/26 dated 5 March 2026) for stakeholders to attend (or designate representatives) a forum on sharing experience and promoting the use of GDCE’s e-payment function, scheduled for 16 March 2026 at the Customs School. (GDCE · link)

Financial Integrity and Anti-Fraud Measures

Securities regulator meets INTERPOL financial crime and anti-corruption center on Cambodia anti-scam center progress

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia held discussions with a delegation from the INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre to update progress on establishing an Anti-Scam Centre in Cambodia and to present SERC’s role in countering scam-related offenses. (SERC · link)

National Bank of Cambodia hosts IMF annual staff visit focused on macro-financial conditions and policy priorities

The National Bank of Cambodia received an IMF mission for its 2026 annual staff visit, aimed at discussions with authorities and the private sector on macroeconomic conditions, financial sector developments, outlook, and policy issues. The NBC also highlighted maintaining exchange-rate stability and low inflation in 2025 and noted ongoing measures addressing key challenges including online scams and bank resolution actions consistent with Cambodian law. (NBC · link)

Environmental and Social Compliance

Ministry of Environment orders corrective actions and penalties following inspection of food company in Kampong Speu

The Ministry of Environment reported inspection findings at Guo Binfen (Cambodia) Food Co., Ltd. in Kampong Speu, identifying technical deficiencies and alleged violations, including non-compliant wastewater management and operation of treatment ponds, insufficient treatment capacity, and lack of a discharge permit. The Ministry directed the company to stop discharging production wastewater to an external earth pond, revise the wastewater treatment system to meet standards, and undergo administrative penalties while applying for required permits and submitting indoor air quality documentation. (MoE · link)

Digital Government and Data Administration

Immigration authority consults on proposed verification service fee for lawful entry and stay data on foreign nationals

The General Department of Immigration reported a consultation meeting with Techo Startup Center’s CEO on a proposed service fee for verification of data on foreign nationals entering and residing lawfully in Cambodia, indicating ongoing work on the administrative framework for such data verification services. (GDI · link)

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