AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMinimum Wage Talks: Six Cambodian trade unions are pushing for a 2027 minimum monthly wage of $250.66, arguing the current $210 can’t cover rising living costs, with workers forced into overtime and even shift takeovers to make ends meet. Waste & Urban Services: Phnom Penh is moving ahead with a new 143-hectare landfill in Kandal’s Ang Snuol district, set to start Jan 1, 2027, replacing the Dangkor site and targeting international-standard operations as daily waste collection reaches 4,100 tons. Construction Rules: The Land Management Ministry says it has approved 65 construction-related legal instruments and is drafting 165 more to tighten safety, structural quality, and urban development standards. Rail & Logistics: The Transport Ministry and the Asian Development Bank wrapped up a mission reviewing railway infrastructure and safety priorities on Cambodia’s northern and southern lines. Myanmar-Cambodia Business Links: Cambodia and Myanmar signed four agreements on taxation, investment promotion, culture, and media/information cooperation during President Min Aung Hlaing’s visit. Trade Performance: Cambodia’s garment, textile, footwear and travel goods exports hit $11.76bn in the first eight months of 2026, up 7.2%, with officials pointing to market diversification.
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