Cambodia textile industry minimum wage now US$200


Garment workers leave their factory after work in Phnom Penh’s Russey Keo district. - PPP

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The official minimum wage for workers in textile-related sectors including garment, footwear, and travel goods for 2023 was pegged at US$198, with Prime Minister Hun Sen stepping in to add $2 to the total, making it $200 per month.

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training made the announcement on the morning of Sept 21, following a final tripartite vote on four options: $198, $206, $210, and $213.

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