Labor
20,000 youth to receive training as the Kingdom raises skilled HR
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training announced that nearly 20,000 young people from disadvantaged households registered for and received vocational training in the 45 days between November 15 and December 30. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/20-000-youth-to-receive-training-as-the-kingdom-raises-skilled-hr
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos commit to fight transnational crimes
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos (CVL) have committed to join forces to fight human trafficking, drug offenses, transnational crime, forest crime and cross-border crime, said a senior Defence Ministry official. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501403247/cambodia-vietnam-and-laos-commit-to-fight-transnational-crimes/
228 workers died of occupational hazards, says ministry
As many as 228 factory workers across the country had died of occupational hazards between January and November, according to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501403222/228-workers-died-of-occupational-hazards-says-ministry/
PM calls for protecting beaches from transnational criminals
Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the coastal authorities of four provinces to take adequate measures in order to protect their beaches from becoming a safe haven for drug users and transnational criminals. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501401844/pm-calls-for-protecting-beaches-from-transnational-criminals/
Anti-Trafficking Initiatives in Southeast Asia with Key Events in Thailand and Cambodia by A21
A21, a global nonprofit organization committed to eradicating human trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare, is proud to announce two landmark events in Pattaya, Thailand, and Cambodia. These initiatives underscore A21’s ongoing dedication to fortifying and expanding anti-trafficking efforts across the Southeast Asia region. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501401880/anti-trafficking-initiatives-in-southeast-asia-with-key-events-in-thailand-and-cambodia-by-a21/
NGO Licadho finds child labor, debt bondage in Cambodia’s brick factories
Child labor and debt bondage continue in Cambodia’s brick factories, according to a report published Monday by the human rights group Licadho. The organization also found garment waste from international brands such as Reebok, Old Navy and Adidas fueling kilns in brick factories. ...
Leila Goldstein and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/ngo-licadho-finds-child-labor-debt-bondage-in-cambodias-brick-factories/
Calls out for vocational programme enrollments
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has urged young people to promptly register for courses at technical institutes throughout the country. The move follows the government’s official announcement of a national programme on technical and vocational training for 1.5 million young individuals from impoverished ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/calls-out-for-vocational-programme-enrollments
Philippines to boost labour, social security co-op
Cambodia and the Philippines have expressed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation to enhance labour rights and social security for the benefit of the people of both nations, as part of their partnership as ASEAN member states. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/philippines-boost-labour-social-security-co-op
Workers in 39 suspended factories to get cash assistance
In line with government initiatives, cash handouts are being extended to displaced workers engaged in the garment sector at 39 factories specialising in textile, footwear, travel products and bags that have temporarily suspended their operations. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/workers-39-suspended-factories-get-cash-assistance
Thailand slashes work permit fees for Cambodians to $13
From December, Cambodians can obtain a work permit from Thailand by spending $13, instead of the current fee of $52. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501382526/thailand-slashes-work-permit-fees-for-cambodians-to-13/
Giant Ibis Union’s fight remains as the company goes back on promise
Living in a small concrete house with his wife and two young children, one kilometer away from Takhmao Bridge, ex-Giant Ibis Transportation employee Or Chanthy, 45, contemplates life’s challenges. ...
Eung Sea
https://cambojanews.com/giant-ibis-unions-fight-remains-as-the-company-goes-back-on-promise/
National Career and Productivity Fair 2023 to offer over 20,000 vacancies
The National Career and Productivity Fair 2023, scheduled for Nov. 10 and 11, will offer more than 20,000 vacancies for potential young people and interested workers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379769/national-career-and-productivity-fair-2023-to-offer-over-20000-vacancies/
PM urges informal workers to register
Prime Minister Hun Manet on Tuesday called on informal workers to voluntarily register their business to enable authorities to manage data and provide benefits, including debt waivers and a five-years tax exemption. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-urges-informal-workers-to-register
Swiss support bolsters vocational training efforts
The Swiss government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to bolster technical instruction aimed at enhancing the skills of Cambodian youth. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swiss-support-bolsters-vocational-training-efforts
About 60,000 Cambodians have gained employment in the first eight months of 2023
According to a recent report issued by the Cambodian Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training 1,188 new enterprises have begun their operation in Cambodia, employing nearly 60,000 people. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373979/about-60000-cambodians-have-gained-employment-in-the-first-eight-months-of-2023/
Govt calls for improved eye protection in workplace
To ensure the eye health of employees, the Ministry of Health has urged for greater eye protection and safety measures in the workplace. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373326/govt-calls-for-improved-eye-protection-in-workplace/
28 Indonesian human trafficking victims repatriated
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh repatriated 28 Indonesian citizens yesterday who were rescued from a human trafficking operation in Cambodia, thanks to cooperation between the embassy and Cambodian authorities. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371572/28-indonesian-human-trafficking-victims-repatriated/
Manet commits to annual wage increases for workers
While acknowledging that the new minimum wage for factory workers falls short of their expectations, Prime Minister Hun Manet reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing a yearly increment, however modest. This dedication, he noted, stands in contrast to certain countries that have not granted any ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-commits-annual-wage-increases-workers
Cambodian PM defends the monthly minimum wage for workers
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, this morning defended the decision on the monthly minimum wage for the garment workers of $204. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371053/cambodian-pm-defends-the-monthly-minimum-wage-for-workers/
Associations welcome minimum wage hike
Associations in the footwear and travel goods sector welcomed the hike in the minimum wage for workers in 2024, saying that this will ensure the sector’s competitiveness and enhance the workers’ living standards. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501369455/associations-welcome-minimum-wage-hike/
Thai-Cambodian ties entering ‘a new era’
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s decision to visit Cambodia this week measures the solid relationship between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501368946/thai-cambodian-ties-entering-a-new-era/
Minimum wage set at $204, after Sep 28 vote
The minimum wage for factory workers in the garment, footwear and travel goods industries for 2024 has been decided at $204 per month, with the government contributing $2. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minimum-wage-set-204-after-sep-28-vote
Ministry intensifying efforts in fight against child labour
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is intensifying its efforts to disseminate labour laws and legal documents related to child employment across Cambodia, with an emphasis on five provinces. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-intensifying-efforts-fight-against-child-labour
Social programme aims to prevent workers from seeking illegal employment abroad
The government is aiming to prevent workers from seeking illegal employment abroad. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363894/social-programme-aims-to-prevent-workers-from-seeking-illegal-employment-abroad/