Press release: USAID launches online tools to connect citizens to municipal services in Banteay Meanchey province
On 31 March 2021, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a press release IntroducIng the onlIne tool “Pidor, the Smart Villagers” an Interactive Voice Response, Facebook-based chatbot that can provide Cambodian citizens Information on public services In Banteay Meanchey provInce. The tool ...
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Announcement on the decision of the Royal Government of Cambodia to suspend some administrative services of the Municipality, District, Khan administration
On 13 September 2023, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued an announcement regarding the decision to suspend some administrative services of the Municipality, District, Khan administration. According to the announcement, the government has decided to suspend administrative services, which require citizens working in the informal economy ...
Royal Government of Cambodia
USAID One window for citizen project launches civic tech tools connecting citizens to information on one window services
Today, USAID launched telephone and social media tools that will provide Cambodian citizens clear, transparent information on public services available to them through the Royal Cambodian Government’s one Window Service Offices (OWSO). The tools were developed by the USAID funded one Window for Citizens (OW4C) ...
USAID
Announcement on revoke a ban on self-employed foreigners
On 05 October 2019, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an announcement on revoke a ban on self-employed foreigners as Cambodia needed foreigners’ expertise and technology in the service sector and to attract investment. ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Notification from Cambodian Embassy in Thailand to Cambodian laborers illegally working in Thailand
Royal Cambodian Embassy in Thailand has an honor to notify all of the Cambodian laborers, who are illegally working in Thailand, about numbers of procedures to obtain as Cambodian legal laborers in the Kingdom of Thailand. ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Joint statement: Allowing self-employed foreigners is taking the occupation of the Cambodian citizens and workers
On 7 October 2019, the union, association, and civil society organizations issued a joint statement to show their disappointment over the Notification No. 035 of Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, dated October 5, 2019, on “reauthorization of self-employed foreigners”. The allowance of self-employed foreigners in ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights
With wage talks over, GMAC calls for focus on productivity
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) is looking for a renewed focus on productivity following the conclusion of this month’s minimum wage negotiations, while supporting calls for clothing buyers to implement more sustainable purchasing practices. ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia
Press statement of the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) expressed its dissatisfaction on the decision of fixing minimum wage in a new level of 123 USD, which later on the government decided unilaterally add 5 USD more, making the new applied minimum wage up to 128 USD in ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
Additional statement: An updated version of banking and financial institutions intervention measures for clients affected by COVID-19
On 12 April 2021, the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) issued an additional statement on the updated version of banking and financial institutions intervention measures to further support and favor clients who are affected by COVID-19. ...
Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA)
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)
Announcement: Normal operation of banking and microfinance services in the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 23 April 2021, the Association of Banks in Cambodia released an announcement on the normal operation of banking and microfinance services in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Some microfinances and banking agents in the lockdown areas are also in the operation of providing financial services ...
Association of Banks in Cambodia
Garment sector employers urge amendments to draft union law
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) has reportedly continued to urge pragmatism in drafting the legal framework of draft union law ahead of the public consultation later this week, demanding a reflection of interests from both workers and employers in the country’s garment sector. ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
Statement from the Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia
On 24 August 2022, the Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia (FKCC) released a statement that disputed international media characterizations of the country as a haven for criminal syndicates. Unofficial translations in English and Khmer are accessible and downloaded in PDF format. ...
Federation of Khmer Chinese in Cambodia
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)
Seminar on the outcomes of the ministerial forum for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
On 27 April 2022, Asian Vision Institute has posted an announcement on the semInar on the outcomes of the mInisterial forum for cooperation In the Indo-Pacific on their official Facebook site. The announcement stated that the semInar will focus on two discussion topics namely Security and ...
Asian Vision Institute
Official launch of the "Guidebook on Spices in Cambodia"
On 09 May 2022, the Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the official launch of the “Guidebook on Spices in Cambodia”.The Ministry of Environment has initiated and prepared the first “Guidebook on Spices in Cambodia” and will be officially launched at the Second ...
Ministry of Environment
Statement by U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh on Voice of Democracy
On 13 February 2023, U.S. Embassy in Cambodia issues a statement on Voice of Democracy.The U.S Embassy in Cambodia are deeply troubled by the abrupt decision to revoke Voice of Democracy’s (VOD) media license. A free and independent press plays a critical role in a ...
U.S. Embassy in Cambodia
Advisory Note to GMAC Members On Cambodia and the UK’s General Scheme of Preference (GSP)
On 19 November 2020, Garments Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) has posted an advisory note regarding UK’s General Scheme of Preference (GSP). Following Brexit, eligible developing countries will be able to benefit from UK’s General Scheme of Preference (GSP). Cambodia, classified by the UN as ...
Garments Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
Japan provides US$134,526 for the project of primary health care system strengthening for mothers and children in Kampong Cham province
On 5 September 2016, the Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$134,526 to PH-Japan Foundation (PHJ). The grand contract under the framework of the “Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects” was signed at the Embassy of Japan between H.E. Mr. KUMAMARU Yuji,Ambassador Extraordinary and ...
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia