Cambodia
Cambodia Braces for New Round of Massive Protests
Despite some signs of progress towards resolution, Cambodian labor unions are planning another massive…
Despite Setbacks, Cambodia’s Exports Continue to Expand
Cambodia’s apparel exports continue to surge despite political turmoil, rising 20 percent to $5.52 billion…
IRII to Retailers: Time to Get Serious about Compliance
Recent chaos in Cambodia over too-low wages struck a chord with many retailers and factories as the…
Press Release: AAFA Leads Call for Peace in Cambodia
Arlington, VA – The six leading North American trade associations representing apparel and footwear brands…
Cambodian Violence Subsides; Tentative Truce is Brokered
After weeks of protests crescendoing into violent confrontations in Cambodia, some respite from the chaos…
Cambodia: Strikes Cost Apparel Industry $270 Million
As civil strife stubbornly resists efforts at a compromise between the Cambodian government and garment…
Breaking News: Cambodian Protests Turn Deadly; Police Fire into Crowds
Cambodian police opened fire on a crowd of several hundred garment workers protesting in the streets in Phnom…
Cambodian Riots Overshadow its Child Labor Problem
While Cambodia’s labor unrest has been widely covered by the press, the Southeast Asian nation’s struggles…
2014: Global Sourcing to be More Costly as Worldwide Minimum Wages Continue to Rise
It was a year of turmoil and general discontent in the global garment industry where workers and wages were…
Cambodia’s Workers Reject New Minimum Wage; Protests Rage On
In response to increasingly contentious demonstrations over the new minimum wage, Cambodia’s government has…
Breaking News: Cambodia Overrun by Factory Worker Protests
Despite the announcement of an eagerly awaited rise in the minimum wage for factory workers, Cambodia’s…
Cambodia Finally Sets New Minimum Wage for Factory Workers
After months of anxious anticipation, Cambodia’s government finally announced a new salary structure for its…
Cambodia Poised to Announce New Minimum Wage
Hoping to squelch rising civil unrest, Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour will soon announce a new minimum…
H&M Admits Higher Wages Might Bring Higher Prices
In a moment of surprising candor, Helena Helmerson, head of sustainability at Swedish retailer H&M, admitted…
BD Factory Owners Worried About Higher Minimum Wage; Increased Productivity “Only Way to Survive”
After months of often tempestuous political wrangling and bursts of violent protests, Bangladesh’s…