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Cambodia’s $212 wage: Who wins, who loses and fight behind the figure

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Cambodia has set a $212 monthly minimum wage for garment, textile, footwear and travel-goods workers from January 1, 2027, up $2 from $210.
Workers had sought $225 after unions earlier demanded $250.66; employers wanted to retain $210 with a temporary $2.50 allowance.
The sector employs nearly one million workers and exported $11.76 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 7.2 per cent.Cambodia has set a $212 monthly minimum wage for garment, textile, footwear and travel-goods workers from January 1, 2027, up $2 from $210.
Workers had sought $225 after unions earlier demanded $250.66; employers wanted to retain $210 with a temporary $2.50 allowance.
The sector employs nearly one million workers and exported $11.76 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 7.2 per cent.