Manufacturing
Garments and textiles
Press release on the outcome of the National Minimum Wage Council meeting
On 11 September 2023, the National Minimum Wage Council issued a press release on the outcome of the deliberations on minimum wage for textiles, garments, footwear, and travel products and bags for 2024. As of today, there are 15 negotiation meetings on minimum wage, including ...
National Minimum Wage Council
The official launch of “Cambodia Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods (GFT) Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027″
On 21 March 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the official launch of “Cambodia Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods (GFT) Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027″. Due to peace and political stability, competitive wages and production cost, preferential trade access, and ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Implementation of better projects in Cambodia in the exportation of textiles and garments, clothing and travel products and bags
On 21 February 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the implementation of better projects in Cambodia in the exportation of textiles and garments, clothing and travel products and bags.The Ministry would like to remind the owners or directors of ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (78th) under social protection program
On 04 February 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (78th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (78th) under social protection program to a total of 5 576 workers in 42 ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (77th) under social protection program
On 21 January 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (77th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (77th) under social protection program to a total of 14 142 workers in 84 ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Obligation of employers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to workers
On 12 January 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the obligation of employers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to workers.All factory owners or directors must promote and educate workers about the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (76th) under social protection program
On 23 December 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (76th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (76th) under social protection program to a total of 3,409 workers in 46 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (75th) under social protection program
On 02 December 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (75th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (75th) under social protection program to a total of 944 workers in 8 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
The delay for applying for a permit to use foreign labor in 2022
On 01 December 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the delay for applying for a permit to use foreign labor in 2022. Some factory owners or directors are still late in applying for foreign labor permits for 2022, so ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (74th) under social protection program
On 10 November 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (74th) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (74th) under social protection program to a total of 1,037 workers in 15 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (73rd) under social protection program
On 01 November 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (73rd) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (73rd) under social protection program to a total of 5,625 workers in 27 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (72nd) under social protection program
On 20 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (72nd) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (72nd) under social protection program to a total of 3,696 workers in 30 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening of allowances (71st) under social protection program
On 12 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the opening of allowances (71st) under social protection program in Cambodia.The government will open the allowances (71st) under social protection program to a total of 1,178 workers in 16 factories ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Opening subsidies to 5,415 workers of 74 factories in the garment, footwear and bag industry in the region under the implementation of large-scale closure measures in Phnom Penh, Takhmao, Kandal and municipalities Sihanoukville of Preah Sihanouk Province
On 12 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on opening subsidies to 5,415 workers of 74 factories in the garment, footwear and bag industry in the region under the implementation of large-scale closure measures in Phnom Penh, Takhmao, Kandal ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag products for 2022
On 28 September 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag products for 2022. Workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel and bag industries will ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
The allowances to workers in the garment and tourism sector who have suspended employment contracts in accordance with the spirit of the Royal Government's measures (65th)
On 04 August 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the allowances to workers in the garment and tourism sector who have suspended employment contracts in accordance with the spirit of the Royal Government’s measures (65th).A total of 1497 workers ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
GMAC: Appeal to owners/directors of GMAC factory members
On 22 April 2021, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) issued an appeal to all owners/directors of GMAC factory members in the lockdown regions to kindly consider a certain amount of cash allowances to employees aim to facilitate the daily livelihood of vulnerable workers. ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
GMAC: Appeal to all stakeholders
On 19 April 2021, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) issued an appeal to all stakeholders on the temporary closure of garments, footwear, and travel products manufacturing which are not considered essential sectors to be operated during the lockdown. This was made in response ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
Announcement on the provision of allowances to garment and tourism workers whose employment contracts have been suspended
On 31 March 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training released an announcement on the provision of allowances to 9,541 workers of factories in garment and tourism sectors whose employment contracts have been suspended in line with the third round of the Royal Government’s ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Announcement on the vaccination of COVID-19 (Sinovac) to factory workers in Phnom Penh
On 05 April 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training released an announcement on the vaccination of COVID-19 (Sinovac) to factory workers in Phnom Penh. Notably, 200,000 doses of vaccines will be injected for factory workers in Phnom Penh within one month. ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Announcement on the provision of allowances to garment and tourism workers whose employment contracts have been suspended
On 11 March 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training released an announcement on the provision of allowances to 3,905 workers of factories in garment and tourism sectors whose employment contracts have been suspended in line with the third round of the Royal Government’s ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Press release on asian producer associations joining forces for better purchasing practices in the textile and garment industry
On 18 January 2021, Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) issued a press release on the Asian producer associations joining forces for better purchasing practices in the textile and garment industry. The representative of the STAR Network, the first inter-Asian Network of Producer Association of ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
Guidance for members and buyers on partial withdrawal of EBA for exports to the European Union
On 12 August 2020, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) issued guidance for its members and buyers following the partial withdrawal of EBA for exports to the European Union that will take effect from 12 August 2020. GMAC has prepared this guidance for the ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
Statement of the Associations send reply to the European Parliament again appealing to postpone the schedule withdrawal of EBA trade preferences
On 30 June 2020, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC), Cambodia Footwear Association (CFA) and European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM) issued a statement responding to a letter issued by the Chair of European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, Bernd Lange, on behalf of ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)