Cambodia Approves Modest $2 Minimum Wage Hike for Garment Sector; Workers Say It's Insufficient

The Cambodian government approved a $2 increase in the minimum monthly wage for garment, footwear, and travel goods workers, setting the 2027 base wage at $212. However, workers and unions argue this amount is insufficient to cover living costs, noting that the current $210 wage, even with allowances, is less than half of the average household expenditure.