Ministry prepares for upcoming work safety day
The Labour Ministry reminds for preparations for the World Day for Safety.
Tag: labour
Challenges confront Japan’s working visa overhaul
In December 2018 the Japanese parliament approved a new immigration law to bring a slew of foreign workers to Japan from April 2019.
Sweden contributes to Arbitration Council
Sweden is contributing $268,000 to the Arbitration Council Foundation.
Factory, workers start strike negotiations
Workers are demanding that the company pay the first instalment of their wages on the 17th of each month and the remainder on the 5th of the following month.
Bangladesh increases wage of protesting garment workers
The Bangladeshi government raises the pay of millions of garment workers.
Central concerned over targets
The Centre for Alliance of Labour and Human Rights has found that companies are annually increasing production targets for workers in tandem with the rise in minimum wages.
Japan passes controversial bill to open door to foreign blue-collar workers
Japanese bill to welcome foreign workers.
SAD WEDDING MUSIC
Written by Kim Pichpinun, “Sad Wedding Music” gives readers another aspect of the suffering of one person who had encountered two different miserable times during the time of Lon Nol and Pol Pot. Published by Khmer Writers Association in 1998, the book earned the 2nd prize of 7 January Literature Award in 1997.
Kuwaiti minister’s visit signals renewed cooperation
Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs activates MoU signed in 2009 during her last visit.
Code issued for labour inspectors
Labour Minister signs a code of conduct for labour inspectors to carry out their duties professionally, independently and impartially.
Prep for digital revolution must start now, ADB official says
The government should start refashioning its institutions and policies to adapt 4IR.
Giving elephants a new home
Dozens of elephants around the Kingdom are forced into harsh labour before finding peace at the Elephant Valley Project Sanctuary in Mondulkiri
Cambodia’s labour sector through the lens
With its objective to raise awareness on the labour status and industrial conditions of Cambodia, the Arbitration Council Foundation organised for the second time the Cambodia Short Film Competition.
Myanmar sends 22,000 migrant workers abroad last month
Myanmar sends a total of 22,763 migrant workers to work abroad in September.
South Asia countries to join labour workshop
A two-day workshop to exchange experience and improve labour inspection systems.
Good labour conditions should salvage EBA, experts say
Experts believe Cambodia is still safe over the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme.
Website to attract garment job seekers
Labour Ministry launches a new website to help labourers find jobs in factories.
Wage growth elusive in economic growth: Hays
A meaningful boost to wage growth still looks elusive for most countries.
Labour Ministry issues directives to address wages and indemnity
The Labour Ministry on Friday issued two directives on wages and indemnity to improve labour conditions for workers.
Embrace Industry 4.0 or risk being left behind
The essence of Industry 4.0’s vision is the “Internet of Things” – the ubiquitous connection of people, things and machines – and Blockchain – a technology that enables the decentralised and secure storage and transfer of information.
Free bus rides driving safer births for Nepali women
As a teenager Meera Nepali was terrified as she went into labour with her first child at home in a remote village, miles from a hospital with nobody but her mother-in-law to help.
Workers faint in poorly ventilated factory
Nearly 50 workers, including five pregnant women, at Juhui Footwear factory, fainted.
Tech disruption calls for strong retraining programmes: Amro
Technology-related challenges are complex for economies across the region, and require effective solutions at national and regional level.
New partnership promotes vocational training
A MoU aim to make vocational training more widely available in Cambodia.
Wah Sun reports 3 pct revenue hike due to Cambodian production
Wah Sun Handbags reports a 3% revenue increase and wider gross profit margins.
Maids press for better treatment
Nearly 100 domestic workers and NGO members mark the 7th Domestic Workers Day by pushing for better labour conditions.
New passport offices to protect migrant workers
Trying to protect migrant workers by creating more passport offices, says minister.
Cambodia’s first silk research centre: Q&A with Mey Kalyan
Facing vigorous competition from imports, a shortage of skilled labour and a lack of quality silkworms and mulberry trees, the local sericulture industry continues to struggle.
Male workers should be permitted to take leave when their wives give birth, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday advised Labour Ministry to consider permitting male garment workers to take leave when their wives give birth.
All factories need infirmaries by year’s end
All factories must have their own infirmary completed by the end of this year.
