Investment growing but at a slower pace: GMAC
Investment in the garment and footwear sector is growing at a slightly slower pace.
Tag: Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia
EBA suspension not fatal: gov’t
Government, private sector and civil society representatives gathered on Friday to discuss the impact of a likely removal of Cambodia’s preferential trade status in the European Union and explore potential courses of action.
GMAC raises $50k for Kantha Bopha Hospitals
The GMAC collects about $50,000 to support the Kantha Bopha Hospital.
GMAC urges unions to respect labour directive
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia has demanded all unions respect Directive 443 issued by the Labour Ministry and for the government to urge those affected by the directive to comply.
GMAC says EBA removal worries are premature
Deputy secretary-general of GMAC Kaing Monika sits down with Business Insight to share his views on the EBA, relating the EU’s threat to remove the EBA to a court case saga in which Cambodia is the accused.
Labour Law revision could hurt employers: GMAC
GMAC welcomes the approval of the amendment of article 89 of the Labour Law.
Women are driving economic growth, PM and ministers say
Leaders of government speak on the role of women in Cambodian society.
Garment wages soar
Unions congratulate workers for taking home the new minimum monthly wage of $170 for the first time.
Number of workers fainting drops
The number of workers fainting in 2017 decreased 28% if compared with 2016, in 18 factories around the country.
Medals for staff-friendly firms
The Prime Minister will award medals to garment factories that allow pregnant workers to leave work 30 minutes early.
Short-term contracts set to be phased out
Garment industry employers meet labour officials to discuss short-term contracts.
One hurt in factory blast
Authorities are investigating a boiler explosion which injured one person at the Bright Sky factory in Por Senchey.
Cautious praise for pension scheme
Some in the business community welcome a plan to launch a pension scheme, manufacturer’s say it could be a burden.
Technology push for productivity
While industry diversifies to high value added products, upgrading of technology and modern machinery is needed for all factories.
Hun Sen to visit garment workers
Prime Minister Hun Sen is inviting garment workers to a meeting to check their working and living conditions.
Cambodia wants GSP for footwear exports to US
Garment and footwear makers to press the United States on preferential trade terms.
Garment school opens its doors to the industry
The first of professional courses in factory supervision and leadership launched yesterday by the Cambodian Garment Training Institute.
