Cambodia's 2026 Minimum Wage Expected to Surpass Regional Peers
Cambodia anticipates a minimum wage of approximately $229 per month for workers in the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods, and bag industries in 2026. This figure is projected to exceed that of several regional peers, including Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Laos.
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