Great initiative, the Japanese have done a wonderful job in flood mitigation in the capital but there was always that issue about all the waste water flowing into Boeing Tumpun and on into the Bassac. A treatment plant will be a boon.

October 18, 2019
Japan grants $3.2 million for school food programme
Japan yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to provide $3.2 million through the World Food Programme to support the government’s implementation of a food aid programme in schools for the benefit of 200,000 vulnerable children.

The grant was made during a signing ceremony between Japanese Ambassador Mikami Masahiro and WFP country director Francesca Erdelmann, which was witnessed by Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron.

Mr Masahiro said WFP will use the grant assistance to purchase approximately 415 metric tonnes of canned fish to be used in a breakfast project to feed schoolchildren from the most vulnerable communities.

“Cambodia’s economy has grown significantly over the past years and the poverty rate has decreased dramatically,” he said. “However, especially in rural areas, a significant portion of the population still suffers from malnutrition because they lack access to sufficient and various food.”

Mr Masahiro said that by providing canned fish for the WFP’s School Feeding Programme, Japan’s assistance will contribute to improving not only children’s health, but also their access to education.

“I sincerely hope that our assistance will be effectively used to secure a better future for children,” he noted.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50652257/j ... programme/

Kudos to Japan for a NSA package

October 28, 2019
Is Cambodia the right place for Japanese investors?
In an exclusive interview with Khmer Times, Miyao Masahiro, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation, shares his institution’s view on the Kingdom’s economy as well as its bilateral relationship with Japan.

KT: First of all, what is JETRO? And what are its functions?

Mr Masahiro: JETRO, standing for Japan External Trade Organisation, is a semi-governmental organisation that promotes trade and investment between Japanese companies and the rest of the world. In Cambodia, of course, we are promoting trade and investment between the two countries, but also supporting Japanese companies operating their businesses in Cambodia. We are also working closely with the Cambodian government to enhance business empowerment in Cambodia to increase foreign direct investment into Cambodia.
Full interview: https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50654873/i ... investors/

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:07 pm Cambodia, Japan to Sign a Grand Aid Worth 2.7 Billion Yen
AKP Phnom Penh, October 02, 2019

The exchange of notes and related documents on the extension of grant aid up to the maximum amount of 2.77 billion Yen will be signed here tomorrow morning, according to a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation made public this morning.

These documents will be inked by H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and H.E. MIKAMI Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia.

This grant aid will be extended for the purpose of contributing to the implementation of the project for sewerage system development in Phnom Penh.

It is worth noting that through this Grant Aid, Japan will build a wastewater treatment station before it is released into Cheung Ek Lake in Southern part of Phnom Penh.

UPDATE: Sewerage System Treatment Plant Gets the Go Ahead
November 1, 2019
Japan grants $27 million for construction of wastewater treatment station in Choeung Ek

Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Porn Moniroth and Yuichi Sugano, Chief Representative of JICA Cambodia today signed a grant agreement for the implementation of a Sewerage System Development in Phnom Penh, worth approximately $27 million.

According to a joint press release issued after the signing ceremony, the project is aimed at filtering the wastewater before discharging it into the river through the construction of a wastewater treatment station in Phnom Penh’s Choeung Ek district, with a length of 2,000 meters and a diameter of 500 mm connecting the Boeung Trabek Pumping Station.

The treatment station has a capacity to filter 5,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day, the statement said. Its construction, which will take approximately 32 months, will begin by the end of 2020.
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50656600/j ... hoeung-ek/

Cambodia, Japan to Foster Military Cooperation
AKP Phnom Penh, November 19, 2019 --

Cambodia and Japan have discussed initiatives to further bolster military cooperation between the two countries.

Royal Cambodian Army commander Lieutenant General HM and newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Mikami Masahiro discussed the cooperation during their recent meeting here in Phnom Penh.

As underlined by both sides, the bilateral military cooperation intends to contribute to peacekeeping and development, as guided by the memorandum of understanding and agreements between the two militaries.
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/20807

And the Japanese keep on giving...

Japan grants $190K for environment education
19 November 2019
The government of Japan, via its embassy in Cambodia, granted more than $190,000 on Tuesday to Nature Centre Risen, an NGO for environmental education at kindergarten and secondary schools in the Kingdom.

The grant is for the project, “Realisation of Sustainable Life Environment through the teaching of practical environmental education in Teacher Education College”.

“In this project, Nature Centre Risen will establish a continuous training system of environmental education from pre-school to lower secondary schools in Cambodia.

“This will be done through revising instruction books for teachers, publishing the environmental education textbooks for students and providing support for the Pre-School Teacher Training Centre,” said the Embassy of Japan in a press release.

“It will continue to help Cambodian people become more aware of environmental issues,” it said.

Japanese ambassador Masahiro Mikami said the grant was provided to Nature Centre Risen because the NGO has been educating youths about the environment and the importance of nature at teacher training colleges in Phnom Penh and in Battambang province.

“For this year’s project, the NGO will revise instruction books to improve the quality of teaching for environment officials, print books for students at primary and secondary schools and support environmental education at the kindergarten teacher training centre,” Mikami said.

He expects the project to help raise awareness about environmental protection in order to preserve the biodiversity of nature and a green living environment for the people.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... -education

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:02 pm And the Japanese keep on giving...

Japan grants $190K for environment education
19 November 2019
The government of Japan, via its embassy in Cambodia, granted more than $190,000 on Tuesday to Nature Centre Risen, an NGO for environmental education at kindergarten and secondary schools in the Kingdom.

The grant is for the project, “Realisation of Sustainable Life Environment through the teaching of practical environmental education in Teacher Education College”.

“In this project, Nature Centre Risen will establish a continuous training system of environmental education from pre-school to lower secondary schools in Cambodia.

“This will be done through revising instruction books for teachers, publishing the environmental education textbooks for students and providing support for the Pre-School Teacher Training Centre,” said the Embassy of Japan in a press release.

“It will continue to help Cambodian people become more aware of environmental issues,” it said.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... -education

Money, education, and practising what they preach - the Japanese are working to make Cambodia a cleaner place.

Phnom Penh: About 1,300 Khmer and Japanese citizens from public and private institutions participated in the «Phnom Penh Clean City» organized by the Japanese Embassy and co-organized by the Ministry of Environment and Phnom Penh City Hall. On 24 November 2019, the teams of volunteers went to collect rubbish and clean up Phnom Penh's riverside and surrounding area.This is the second time that this event has taken place.

"This is a valuable activity to raise awareness about the environment and install a love of the environment among the people", said Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment.

Japan Travel Fair to Be Held This Weekend
AKP Phnom Penh, December 05, 2019 --

The Japan National Tourism Organisation will organise the Japan Travel Fair in cooperation with the
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia this weekend.

According to the embassy’s press release, this event will take place at the Central Court of AEON Mall Sen Sok City on Dec. 7-8, 2019.

The forthcoming event aims to promote Japanese culture and tradition among Cambodian people and also strengthen tourism connection between the two countries.

The opening ceremony of this event is scheduled to be held under the presidency of H.E. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism and H.E. Mikami Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan.

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:44 pm

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:02 pm And the Japanese keep on giving...

Japan grants $190K for environment education
19 November 2019
The government of Japan, via its embassy in Cambodia, granted more than $190,000 on Tuesday to Nature Centre Risen, an NGO for environmental education at kindergarten and secondary schools in the Kingdom.

The grant is for the project, “Realisation of Sustainable Life Environment through the teaching of practical environmental education in Teacher Education College”.

“In this project, Nature Centre Risen will establish a continuous training system of environmental education from pre-school to lower secondary schools in Cambodia.

“This will be done through revising instruction books for teachers, publishing the environmental education textbooks for students and providing support for the Pre-School Teacher Training Centre,” said the Embassy of Japan in a press release.

“It will continue to help Cambodian people become more aware of environmental issues,” it said.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ ... -education

Money, education, and practising what they preach - the Japanese are working to make Cambodia a cleaner place.

Phnom Penh: About 1,300 Khmer and Japanese citizens from public and private institutions participated in the «Phnom Penh Clean City» organized by the Japanese Embassy and co-organized by the Ministry of Environment and Phnom Penh City Hall. On 24 November 2019, the teams of volunteers went to collect rubbish and clean up Phnom Penh's riverside and surrounding area.This is the second time that this event has taken place.

"This is a valuable activity to raise awareness about the environment and install a love of the environment among the people", said Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Environment.

No competition needed, we already won for the next two years.