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Cambodia Takes Another Step Toward Enacting an Occupational Safety and Health Law

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has taken another significant step toward strengthening its legal framework for workplace protection, as the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), convened the Second National Tripartite Consultation Workshop on the Draft Law on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).   Held on 8 July 2026 at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, the consultation brought together representatives from

Cambodian Civil Society Calls on ASEAN to Strengthen Disability Rights in Post-2025 Regional Masterplan

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, June 25, 2026 — Cambodian civil society organizations, government institutions, and international development partners have joined forces to shape the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan Post-2025, calling for stronger commitments to disability rights, inclusive taxation, digital accessibility, and social protection across Southeast Asia.   The recommendations emerged from a National Consultation Workshop held on Thursday at the Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh. The event wa

Acting Head of State Warns Corrupt Officials and Smugglers Over Illegal Thai Imports

PHNOM PENH, June 13, 2026 — Cambodia’s Acting Head of State and President of the Senate, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, has issued a strong warning to corrupt officials and unscrupulous traders involved in the illegal importation of Thai goods into Cambodia, stressing that any products entering through the land border while crossings remain closed should be considered smuggled and illegal.   In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on June 13, Hun Sen said there may be de

Oxfam Highlights Women’s Hidden Contributions to Cambodia’s Agri-Food Sector and the Importance of Social Protection

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Oxfam has highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of women workers in Cambodia’s agri-food sector while emphasizing the critical role of social protection, labour rights, and social dialogue in improving their livelihoods, working conditions, and economic security.   At a film screening event held on 29 May 2026 at Oxfam’s office in Phnom Penh, the organization showcased four powerful stories of women leaders working across Cambodia’

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