Hanoi, Aug. 23 -- Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have underscored the importance of developing a highly skilled workforce to support the country's emerging electric vehicle (EV) and agro-processing industries as the nation seeks to diversify its economy, strengthen domestic production and achieve sustainable growth.

Cambodian Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour and ADB Country Director for Cambodia Yasmin Siddiqi discussed measures to prepare the workforce for the green transition in Phnom Penh.

Sour said developing domestic processing capacity was not only an economic objective but also a strategic priority for connecting Cambodia's agricultural base with modern industrial capabilities and empowering local...