Apparel factory closures debated

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Cheng Sokhorng

 

Questions have been raised about the health of Cambodia’s $6 million garment sector after local media reported that over 140 garment factories shut down operations last year.

 

Ministry of Labour spokesman Heng Sour, the source of the figure cited in local media, stood by the number yesterday, stating that the ministry documented 141 garment factory closures in 2016, nearly double the amount recorded in 2015.

 

However, the figure appeared misrepresented in a local media report, which omitted ministry data that showed 149 garment factories opened during the same period, resulting in a net gain for the sector.

 

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