Phnom Penh: On the morning of June 16, 2026, at the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, and Mr. Steven Pang Chee Wee, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore to Cambodia, were invited to witness the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SG Aston LLP and the Cambodian Institute of Technology and Agriculture (CITA) on the establishment of a Training and Assessment Center for Construction Trainees (CITA-SGA TTC), opening a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
On that occasion, the Minister expressed his deep gratitude to the country and the Embassy of Singapore in Cambodia for their strong support and strengthening closer cooperation, especially in the development of skills in the labor sector. Clearly, this memorandum of understanding is the result of good relations, the efforts of the technical team, and mutual trust. Today’s signing ceremony goes beyond the formalization of the agreement between the two parties, and is a significant milestone in strengthening international cooperation in the areas of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), skills development, workforce readiness and human resource development.
The Minister said Singapore is a potential destination for skilled workers And this partnership will provide a clearer path for Cambodian workers to understand and meet Singapore’s high standards, especially regarding workplace safety, skills certification, and well-being. Furthermore, the partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to investing in people, skills and future opportunities, reflecting the belief that education and training are one of the most powerful tools for changing lives for the better, improving livelihoods and driving sustainable economic growth.
With decades of experience at SG Aston LLP With the strong commitment of both parties, he firmly believes that the first group of Cambodian construction workers will be able to successfully meet the conditions and capabilities required by Singapore and will become a good example for future generations of workers. While ready to support both parties to succeed, Mr. Heng Sour highlighted that the signing of this first MoU not only supports job opportunities in the construction sector, but also paves the way for future cooperation in other sectors of the Singapore labor market.
In response, Mr. Steven Phang Chivy said This meaningful cooperation is not only for both institutions, but also for the workers, whose safety and livelihood will be taken care of primarily through this partnership. With the construction sector being considered as the core of development, he also spoke about building a good relationship between the two countries, based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to cooperation that brings tangible benefits to both nations, and today’s signing is a clear example of this commitment. The Ambassador also looks forward to the establishment and growth of the center and welcomes the first and subsequent groups of construction workers who will benefit from the training it offers.
Please note that this MoU aims to establish a center for training and assessing the capabilities of construction workers and a new cooperation framework for the development and operation of the center in Cambodia. The significance of this MoU is to provide a diverse range of training courses that have been developed to meet industry standards and evolving workforce needs, particularly in the areas of Rebar and Formwork, with the potential to expand to other skills in the future.
Through partnerships with reputable institutions in Singapore and internationally recognized The center will bring high-quality training to a global network of training centers to provide workers and trainees with the practical knowledge and skills needed for real-world work environments.
