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Japan’s foreign direct investment in Cambodia peaks $2.5 billion in last 15 years
2020-02-03
Between 1994 and 2019, Cambodia welcomed 137 Japanese investment projects worth US$2.5 billion under the framework of Japan’s direct investment.

The update was provided by Bun Chanthy, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce in a seminar on “Benefiting from Valuable Chain through MSME Links” here in Phnom Penh recently.

The investment projects, Bun Chanthy continued, focused on electronic parts, electricity, vehicle auto parts, technical equipment, agro-industry, processing food, hotels, tourism, hospitals, shopping malls and beyond.

There are also Japan’s 1,799 small and medium enterprises (SME) investing in areas such as banking, aviation, and catering, he added.
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Japanese Embassy to Hold 9th Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival Next Week
Phnom Penh, February 15, 2020 --

The 9th Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival will be held here at the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Centre (CJCC) from Feb. 20 to 23, 2020 at CJCC, under the collaboration between the Embassy of Japan, CJCC, and the Japan Foundation Asia Centre.

Organised annually since 2012, the forthcoming festival is aimed to present the culture of Japan and Cambodia and promote further exchanges between the people of both countries, underlined the embassy in a press release.

The theme of this year’s festival is “Power of Sports”. Since Japan will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games this year, some sports events will be included in the festival under the theme of “Power of Sports”, it said.

In addition, it continued, the festival will feature more workshops and seminars related to art, education, health and technology, taste of Khmer-Japanese food and dessert, trial of traditional wear of “Kben” and “Yukata”, Japanese cultural session for tea ceremony “Sa-do”, folding paper “Origami”, flower arrangement “Ikebana”, and calligraphy “Syo-do”, as well as many other activities.

“We hope that through the events, the participants feel closer to Japan and deepen their understanding of Cambodian and Japanese culture,” stressed the same source.

By C. Nika
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Japan’s Chief of Staff General Goro Pays Countesy Call on Cambodian PM
28/02/20 17:07
Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 27 – Japanese General Goro Yuasa, chief of staff of Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces pair a courtesy call on Cambodian Prime Minister HE at the Peace Palace Phnom Penh on Thursday.

Premier HE, through General Goro, has requested Japan to provide training to Cambodian peacekeepers to contribute to operations under the UN umbrella, according Delegate Minister Kao Kim Hourn.

According to the premier, Cambodia, since 2006, has despatched 6,278 peacekeepers, 285 females, to carry out UN peacekeeping missions in Sudan, South Sudan, Lebanon, Cyprus, Syria, Chad, Mali and Central African Republic.

Head of the Royal Government also requested Japan to support ASEAN Mine Action Center based in Cambodia and train Cambodian forces in disaster management and emergency response; most importantly, to strengthen cooperation between the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces in the field of information sharing, counter terrorism, and in human resource training focusing on defense sector.
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Japan Funds Construction of Clean Water System and School Buildings in Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, March 19, 2020 --
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Japanese government has provided grant assistance of nearly US$400,000 to Cambodia, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (KUSANONE Grant).

The grant contracts were signed here on Mar. 19 between Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Mikami Masahiro and representatives of the recipient organisations.

The grant assistance is for constructing clean water distribution systems in a village in Pursat province and school buildings in the provinces of Rattanakiri, Mondulkiri, and Kratie.

Initiated in Cambodia in 1991, KUSANONE Grant is aimed to assist vulnerable people from a range of natural causes, such as poverty and misfortune, which directly threaten their livelihoods and dignity, as well as promote their self-ownership of the community.
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Japan helps build Cambodia’s longest road
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PHNOM PEHN: The Japanese and Cambodian governments have inked a financial cooperation agreement for the construction of the longest paved road in Cambodia — the 366-kilometer (km) National Road 5 spanning from Kandal province’s Prek Kdam area to Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet City.

The project will be funded through soft loans provided by the Japanese government.

A joint statement from the Finance Ministry and Japan International Cooperation Agency said the project is divided into three sections. The first section covers 84 km from Battambang to Serey Sophorn cities.

The second covers more than 146 km from Thlea Ma’am to Battambang city and from Serey Sophorn city to Poipet city while the third section covers over 135 km from Prek Kdam bridge to Pursat province’s Thlea Ma’am.

At the signing ceremony yesterday, the Japanese government granted additional soft loan funding worth approximately $270 million for the implementation of the National Road 5 Improvement Project 2 and 3.

One of the signatories, Japanese Ambassador Mikami Masahiro, said the project began in 2018 and has since been ongoing.
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Cambodia’s Exports to Japan Valued at US$627 Million in First Four Months
AKP Phnom Penh, June 29, 2020 --
Cambodia exported US$627 million worth of products to Japan in the first four months of this year, up 4 percent compared to the same period last year.

Figures from Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) show that from January to April, the bilateral trade between the two nations saw an increase by 4 percent to US$778 million.

During the same period, Cambodia’s imports from Japan were valued at US$151 million, a 3 percent increase.

According to the Ministry of Commerce, the potential products for export from Cambodia to Japan are clothes, footwear and electronics.

Last year, the two-way trade between the two countries rose by 13 percent to US$2,292 million.

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Outcomes of Japanese Foreign Minister's Visit in Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, August 22, 2020 --

H.E. Motegi Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan concluded yesterday his official visit in Cambodia.

The following is the outcomes of his visit released this morning by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:
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Japan Provide Emergency Assistance for Flood Disaster Response in Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, October 22, 2020 --

The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has decided to provide emergency assistance to the flood affected people in Cambodia.

The assistance is made in response to a request from the Royal Government of Cambodia, said a press release of the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh issued this afternoon.

According to the same source, the emergency assistance include 200 tents, 20 water purifiers, 780 blankets, 5 generators, 70 plastic sheets, 780 sleeping pads, and 200 portable jerry cans.

These items will arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport soon and distributed immediately after the arrival, it pointed out.

“The Embassy of Japan wishes for the safety and early recovery of the affected people’s life,” underlined the press release.
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December 12, 2020
Cambodia-Japan trade volume recorded at $1.7 billion in first 10 months

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan was valued at $1.748 billion in the first ten months of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 8 percent.

Figures from Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) shows that from January to October 2020, Cambodia exported $1.358 billion worth of goods to Japan, sliding down 6 percent compared to the same period last year.

Meanwhile, Cambodia spent $390 million importing products from Japan, a year-on-year decline of 12 percent.

According to the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, the potential products for export to Japan are clothes, footwear and electronics.

Last year, the two-way trade between the two nations rose by 13 percent to $2.292 billion.
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Japan’s Assistance to Install Medical, Braille, and Hearing Diagnostic Equipment in Cambodia
AKP Phnom Penh, December 21, 2020 --
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The Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$288,473 in total for three recipient organisations under the framework, The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE” Grant).

The Grant Contracts were signed here today between Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Mikami Masahiro, and the representatives of the three recipient organisations.

According to a press release of the Embassy of Japan, US$87,900 of the total amount will be extended to Prey Kabas Operational district in Takeo province to carry out “The Project for Installing Medical Equipment at Angkor Borey Referral Hospital in Takeo Province”.

In this project, one X-ray machine, one ultrasound and one generator will be installed at Angkor Borey Referral Hospital. Currently, the hospital is not capable of diagnosing their patients sufficiently due to the lack of equipment. Through this project, approximately 1,500 patients will have access to improved medical services annually.

Some US$96,726 will be used for “The Project for Installing Braille Equipment at Special Schools in Phnom Penh and 3 Provinces” to be implemented by Krousar Thmey Cambodia.

In this project, four braille printers and four audio recording equipment will be installed at Special Schools in Phnom Penh capital and Kampong Cham, Siem Reap, and Battambang provinces. This project is expected to help more than 210 of both students and teachers through the improvement of learning environment.

The remaining US$103,847 will be given to All Ears Cambodia to support ‘The Project for Installing Hearing Diagnostic Equipment and Strengthening Communication Therapy Services for Children in Phnom Penh and 6 Provinces”.
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