The Ministry of Commerce hosted the 4th ASEAN Consumer Protection Conference (ACPC) on Aug. 26, providing a vital platform for regional stakeholders to discuss the intersection of consumer protection and innovation.
The opening ceremony was held under the presidency of H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, and attended by deputy secretary general of ASEAN, German ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, members of the National Commission for Consumer Protection (NCCP), chairman of the ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection (ACCP), and many other stakeholders.
The conference brought together regulators and businesses to discuss how adaptive regulations can drive technological and environmental progress without compromising consumer safety.
The 4th ACPC is exploring how consumer protection frameworks can foster innovation while safeguarding consumer interests in the evolving digital and green economies.
In her keynote remarks, H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul warmly welcomed the participants and stressed that the gathering marks a significant milestone as we address the crucial issues at the heart of innovation, sustainability, and consumer empowerment in the region.
H.E. Minister stated that the concept of consumer protection in Cambodia, although relatively new in development, the Royal Government places great emphasis on promoting awareness, developing robust laws and regulations, and implementing consumer protection initiatives through the Ministry of Commerce, with key milestones, among many, the successful promulgation of the Law on Consumer Protection in 2019.
“The ACCP has served as the focal point in implementing and monitoring regional arrangements and mechanisms to foster consumer protection in the ASEAN Economic Community,” she said.
H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul stated that as the host country, Cambodia eagerly anticipates a dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge, lessons learned and expertise and encourages the participants to engage in frank and constructive dialogues, extend their collaboration, and amplify impact.
