8 July 2014
The number
of garment factories registered in Cambodia reached 1,200 at the end of June,
an 8% increase over six months ago.
The report
also showed that the garment sector employed 733,300 workers at the end of last
month, up from 677,600 at the end of 2013. “It is a good sign for the industry.”
The refusing to comment on what the growth rate might mean for the sector
following months of unrest after a nationwide minimum wage strike turned
violent in January, with five people killed when police opened fire on
protesters with live rounds.
Garment
Manufacturers Association in Cambodia secretary-general said on Thursday that
while there is still interest in the sector, the figures are of registrations
only and factory owners were still cautious of investing after the January
protest.
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