(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced measures to ease workers’ financial pressures, including a USD 2 minimum wage increase and a temporary USD 2.50 transport allowance, bringing monthly incomes in key sectors to USD 229.5–240.5.

Speaking at a meeting with unions and informal workers on Sunday (Apr. 26), the premier said the government and private sector are working together to support livelihoods. “We recognize the challenges workers face and are taking steps to improve their income and reduce daily expenses,” he said.

The government is also expanding the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), which now covers 3.64 million people (20.68% of the population), and investing in vocational training. This includes 520,000 civil servants, former officials, veterans, 2.2 million formal-sector workers, and over 920,000 self-employed individuals and their dependents.

He noted that NSSF contribution rates remain relatively low compared to other countries, stressing that the system is designed to ensure affordable access to quality healthcare, not generate profit.

The government is also investing heavily in skills development. About 165,000 disadvantaged youth received technical training in 2025, with another 40,000 trained in early 2026.
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