Cambodia

CambodiaGarments and textiles are the lifeblood of the Cambodian economy representing 85% of the country’s total exports — impressive for an industry that only formed in 1994 through foreign investment.

Download Cambodia’s industry profile (as at 28 June 2010).

Learn more about Cambodia at the CIA World Factbook.

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Cambodia garment factories face demand for higher wages – BBC News

By on 9 February 2012
Cambodia garment factories face demand for higher wages – BBC News

BBC NewsCambodia garment factories face demand for higher wagesBBC NewsFrom a standing start in 2000, the garment industry has grown to the point where, at peak periods, more than 400000 people work in the factories. It is the country's biggest emp...
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Cambodia garments "tribunal" turns up heat on big brands – Reuters

By on 8 February 2012
Cambodia garments "tribunal" turns up heat on big brands – Reuters

Insurance InsightCambodia garments "tribunal" turns up heat on big brandsReutersBy Prak Chan Thul | PHNOM PENH Feb 8 (Reuters) - A panel of international and local judges on Wednesday called on garment factories in Cambodia to urgently increa...
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Garment industry in dock over Cambodia’s poverty wages – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 4 February 2012
Garment industry in dock over Cambodia’s poverty wages – Fibre2fashion.com

The GuardianGarment industry in dock over Cambodia's poverty wagesFibre2fashion.comGarment workers' unions and human rights groups will hold a People's Tribunal to investigate the state of poverty pay in the Cambodian garment industry. Foll...
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Cambodia’s garment sector continues to grow: BFC – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 1 February 2012

Cambodia's garment sector continues to grow: BFCFibre2fashion.comAccording to data from the Ministry of Commerce, garment exports from Cambodia rose to US$ 3.47 billion during the first 10 months of 2011, an increase of 34 percent compared with the...
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Garment report tightens focus – Phnom Penh Post

By on 31 January 2012

Garment report tightens focusPhnom Penh PostBetter Factories Cambodia's latest report on garment exporters' compliance with Cambodia's Labour Law and international standards aims to be more relevant than the last one and to “drive change
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Garment firms shifting base from China to Cambodia – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 23 January 2012

Garment firms shifting base from China to CambodiaFibre2fashion.comIn particular, apparel produced in Cambodia enjoys duty free access to the EU, Canada, Japan, China, etc.,” he adds. Informing about potential buyers and investors in Cambodian garmen...
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