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Introduction Following the Royal Government’s decision in the Special Statement on “One Year Achievement of the 7th Legislature” on August 22, 2024,

On 17 September 2024, the General Department of Taxation, under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, issued an instruction on the procedure for business dissolution permanently.

Overview: Article 4 of the Law on Minimum Wage, enacted on July 6, 2018, states that the minimum wage is determined by a PraKas from the Minister of Labor.

Overview: The Cambodian Labor Law, enacted on March 13, 1997, and amended in 2007, 2018, and 2021,

In Brief On 5 September 2024, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction (MLMUPC) officially launched its new suite of digital public services,

Overview: On August 27, 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued Sub-Decree No. 194 ANKr.BK, establishing the National Committee on Trade Remedy.

REGULATION AND OBJECTIVES OF SPECIAL TAX AUDIT UNIT On July 16, 2024, the Cambodian Prime Minister signed into law Sub-Decree No. 160 ANKr.BK, establishing a special tax audit unit under the supervision of the General Department of Taxation (GDT) within the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

On 23rd July 2024, the Ministry of Information issued the Prakas No. 084 PrK.Info, in order to determine the forms, procedures, and measures to govern the commercial advertisement of alcoholic products.

A. Latest Process On September 29, 2020, the Thai Cabinet approved a draft amendment of the Copyright Act to National which has been reviewed by Council of States and submitted Assembly. The House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Thailand has been accepted the principles of the draft amendment of the Copyright Act at the first reading on January 27, 2021. The proposed of an amendment shall be reviewed within 7 days by Select Committee.

In brief On February 23, 2021, The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has announced the notification regarding the criteria of fast track examination for trademark registration application and trademark renewal application. The Notification initiated a new fast-track system for trademark prosecution and continuous, which reduced the timeframe for examination of a trademark application and shortened the issuance of a trademark renewal certificate. The purpose is to lift up service level, and facilitate transaction for the private sector and regular people, as well as contribute positive factors for trademark business.