Cambodia Minimum Wage Talks: Workers Demand Significant Increase, Employers Seek Status Quo
Cambodia has commenced minimum wage negotiations for 2027. Worker representatives are proposing an increase of $15.3 to $40.6 per month, while employer representatives are advocating to maintain the current $210. The negotiations are expected to be challenging.
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