Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has announced the names of 419 recruitment agencies licensed to recruit, train, and dispatch Cambodian workers abroad. The agencies are set to work in eight countries: Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia. The ministry has urged citizens to report any illegal businesses in order to ensure the legality and security of Cambodian workers abroad. The ministry has prioritized international cooperation, facilitating employment abroad for 1.3 million Cambodians who send $2.7 billion in remittances each year. It has also improved migrant worker protections by expanding the services of labor attachés and Cambodian embassies in host countries.

Reference: Socheata, V. (2024, Jan 03). 419 agencies approved as recruiters for workers aboard. Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved from:https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/419-agencies-approved-as-recruiters-for-work-abroad