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Manhattan International Co., Ltd., the official management company of Manhattan Special Economic Zone, is hiring for management and professional roles based in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia.

Aerial view of Manhattan SEZ: rows of blue-roofed factories along the zone’s roads

Aerial view | Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia

Employer

All hires are employed directly by Manhattan International Co., Ltd., the official management company of Manhattan Special Economic Zone, responsible for zone operations, investment services, land development and construction.

Employer
Manhattan International Co., Ltd.
Registration
Registered in Cambodia, holding a business license and tax registration certificate
Recruitment partners
Hangzhou Jincheng and Medtecs Taipei (same group)
Location
Manhattan SEZ, Bavet City, Svay Rieng, Cambodia

Location & zone overview

Manhattan Special Economic Zone is in Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, close to the Cambodia–Vietnam border. It is Cambodia’s first and largest special economic zone. Its manufacturers make apparel, footwear, textiles, window coverings, bicycles, auto parts and medical protective products for the United States, Japan and the EU. Most managers are from Taiwan and mainland China, and Mandarin is the main everyday working language.

Representative companies in the zone

Nien Made
World’s second-largest window coverings maker; No. 1 in venetian and roller blind capacity
Sheico
World’s largest supplier of water sports wetsuits
Top Sports Textile
Cambodia’s largest and earliest knitting and dyeing mill
King Maker
Footwear manufacturing
RMKH
Cambodia’s first high-tech automated medical-grade glove plant
Airui Brake Systems
World No. 1 in RV braking systems
Jifa Group
A leading textile group in northern China
Kaoway Sports
Athletic footwear; listed in 2019

More than 50 companies operate in the zone, 8 of them publicly listed, including Nien Made, Top Sports Textile, King Maker, Medtecs and Cathay Financial Holdings.

Map of Manhattan SEZ: 160 km from Phnom Penh and 85 km from Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Port
Location of Manhattan SEZ (official map)
Cambodia–Vietnam border (Bavet–Moc Bai crossing)
6km
Ho Chi Minh City
85km
Phnom Penh
160km
Phnom Penh–Bavet Expressway (expected completion late 2026 to early 2027)
Under construction
Main gate of Manhattan SEZ
Main gate, on National Road 1
Factory production line in the zone, with workers at sewing machines
On the factory floor
Manhattan SEZ fire engines parked at the zone’s fire station
The zone’s professional fire service

No fees at any stage, from application to onboarding.

These commitments are set out in Manhattan International Co., Ltd.’s recruitment terms and apply to every position.

Three commitments

  • We never charge feesNo application, deposit, training or document-holding fees.
  • We never hold your documentsWe never hold passports, phones or any personal documents or belongings.
  • Monthly salary by bank transferSalaries are paid monthly by bank transfer, with transfer records provided.

Contract and onboarding support

  • Written employment contract in ChineseSets out salary, working hours, benefits, leave and insurance; signed by both parties and stamped with the company seal.
  • Visas and permitsThe company arranges your work visa, work permit and social insurance.
  • Housing and mealsHousing and three daily meals are provided, along with orientation and a tour of the zone.
  • Leave and bonusesPaid annual leave, sick leave and public holiday benefits, plus bonuses and performance incentives.
  • Government offices on siteThe Council for the Development of Cambodia, Ministry of Commerce, Customs and Ministry of Labour have offices in the zone, so work permits and other paperwork can be handled on site.

Living in the zone

New Red House accommodation and zone road

Housing

Housing is inside the zone, within walking distance of factories and offices. New Red House offers single and twin rooms with private bathrooms (separate shower area), air conditioning and a fridge; Red House Garden Hotel and the Red House residences are also available.

Restaurant in the zone

Dining

Red House Garden Hotel serves Chinese, Western and Khmer food; the commercial street has 50+ shops, plus a market and supermarket.

Cathay United Bank in the zone

Banking

Cathay United Bank has a branch in the zone, with ABA, ACLEDA and Canadia ATMs, so you can collect your salary and send money home on site.

Red House swimming pool and residences

Sports

Swimming pool, gym, basketball court, covered badminton court, billiards and table tennis.

Verify & Contact

Before you apply, you can verify our company and the information on this page through the public channels below.

Official website
www.manhattansez.com
Address
Tapov Village, Sangkat Bavet, Bavet City, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia
Phone
+855-44-715125
Site visits
You are welcome to book a visit to the zone before or after your interview
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