Cambodia Strengthens AI Integration to Modernize Labour Market Information and Employment Services

PHNOM PENH, August 28, 2026 – Cambodia is advancing its efforts to harness artificial intelligence (AI) in modernizing labour market information systems and enhancing public employment services, as outlined by Secretary of State Sovann Vannarath at a regional policy dialogue.

Speaking at the 6th session of the regional policy dialogue on "Using AI to Build Labour Markets that Work for Jobs in ASEAN and China," held virtually on August 27, Secretary of State Sovann Vannarath emphasized the importance of reliable labour market data as a foundation for effective AI integration.

The two-day forum, organized in Bangkok in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, brought together policymakers and social partners to share knowledge and best practices on harnessing AI to support labour markets.

The Secretary of State highlighted Cambodia's ongoing efforts through the National Employment Agency (NEA) to strengthen its Labour Market Information System (LMIS) and work toward better integration of employment, labour force, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and social security data. This integration aims to provide a stronger foundation for understanding labour demand, emerging occupations, and skills mismatches.

She also stressed the importance of strengthening linkages between employment services and TVET, supported by AI and technology, to ensure that job matching, career guidance, and skills development are more responsive to current and future labour market needs.

The regional dialogue serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and regional cooperation on practical solutions aligned with shared development priorities.

— Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training

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Reported by The Khmer Today