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Thousands of jobs open for returning Cambodian workers: Labour Ministry
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More than 7,000 job postings are immediately available as the government tries to address the massive influx of returning Cambodian migrant workers following recent border clashes in Thailand.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has announced tens of thousands of job openings for Cambodian nationals, especially those returning from Thailand after days of fighting near the Cambodian-Thai border in July.
Over 7,000 job vacancies are currently available through four major companies, Labour Minister Heng Sour announced during the launch of the National Employment Agency’s (NEA) 'Job Forum' programme in Siem Reap. The openings are mainly from four major companies, including those from the garment and footwear sectors, Heng said.
The minister highlighted that Cambodian nationals who secure employment within the country can earn a monthly salary of $250 to $300 along with additional allowances and benefits from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
Some of the benefits new hires will receive include medical coverage during illnesses or accidents and a pension upon retirement. Pregnant workers will also have access to free prenatal and postnatal care at NSSF-affiliated hospitals and are eligible for financial subsidies. New mothers will also receive $200 for a single birth, $300 for twins, and $400 for triplets, along with 90 days of maternity leave.
Heng also urged citizens seeking employment to contact the Ministry of Labour to access immediate job opportunities.
Held in Prey Chhur and Muk Pen communes in the Puok district, the NEA forum was attended by companies and factories across Cambodia to conduct on-site recruitment.
It is estimated that more than half a million Cambodians have returned to the country in recent weeks following border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand in July, further straining a labour market that’s also being threatened by US tariffs.
US President Donald Trump imposed a 36% export tax on Cambodia, which is due to come into effect in August. Trade talks between the two countries resumed after a ceasefire was agreed following days of border clashes, but no new deal has been reached.
Experts say the tariffs are likely to put hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk, particularly in the garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector, a major pillar in Cambodia’s economy.
“Factories supplying American brands will be substantially affected, with very little room to absorb the 36% added costs,” Massimiliano Tropeano, a garment sector consultant and member of EuroCham Cambodia, told the Guardian, adding that up to 150,000 GFT jobs may be lost due to the tariffs.
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