The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for labor administration, employment policy, vocational training, and the regulatory framework governing workforce development and industrial relations. Its mandate covers labor law implementation, workplace standards, employment conditions, skills development, labor market oversight, and compliance mechanisms affecting employers, workers, and training institutions across Cambodia. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activity related to labor regulation, vocational training oversight, employment compliance, and workforce administration in Cambodia.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia officially joined the International Organisation of Social Security’s (IOPS) Governing Membership, marking a significant step in Cambodia’s social security governance and international cooperation.
This update details the cooperation agreement between Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the effective and transparent management of social security funds. It holds long-term reference value for tracking institutional governance and financial stewardship of Cambodia’s social security system.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Khmer Family Business Management Co., Ltd. to establish a cooperative framework for systematic occupational safety and health (OSH) training aimed at improving workplace safety awareness among employees. This agreement holds long-term reference value as it institutionalizes collaborative efforts to strengthen OSH capacity in Cambodia.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and OECD engaged in discussions to promote responsible business conduct consistent with Cambodia’s current labour policy priorities, reflecting key cooperation advances supporting compliance and sectoral sustainability.
The Ministry of Labour held a local job forum in Phnum Preuk district, offering nearly 3,000 job opportunities especially for former workers and residents, and promoting social security benefits along with technical and vocational education training (TVET). This event provides important reference value for labor governance and skills development policies and programs in Cambodia.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training organized a labour forum in Krakor District, facilitating direct recruitment by major companies and promoting vocational training, demonstrating a sustained governmental effort to connect job seekers with employment and skill development opportunities. This event has long-term reference value as part of Cambodia's labour governance and employment promotion initiatives.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training held a job forum in Kamrieng district offering nearly 3,000 immediate local job openings. This initiative supports employment access, particularly for returning migrant workers and local job seekers, representing a significant ongoing government effort to address local labor demands and vocational training.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training outlined 19 work directions focused on accelerating labour sector development, social security, and vocational training for 2026. This update has long-term reference value as it sets governmental priorities and measurable targets for workforce reintegration and labour market improvements.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training engaged in high-level discussions with the International Trade Union Confederation Asia Pacific to strengthen cooperation on labour rights and trade union freedom, establishing a foundation for enduring improvements in Cambodia's labour governance and social dialogue.
This briefing covers the 2026 high-level discussion between Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and the Asian Development Bank on enhancing cooperation to develop the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in alignment with Cambodia's evolving economic structure and labor market demands. It provides long-term reference value as it documents strategic collaboration aimed at workforce skills development and labor competitiveness enhancement.
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