AKP Phnom Penh, May 29, 2025 --

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet held separate meetings with Japanese investors, trade organisation, and economic research institute during his official visit to Tokyo, Japan, on May 28-31.

Mr. Demizu Shigemitsu, President of YACHIYO Engineering Co., Ltd., and his delegation informed Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet about their interest in expanding investment in wastewater treatment in Preah Sihanouk province of Cambodia.

According to the President, YACHIYO Engineering applies modern technology to solve the problem of waterborne diseases, which will contribute to improving public hygiene and the well-being of the locals while developing a smart city.

In a meeting, Mr. Deng Minghui, President of Shinto Holdings Inc., told the Cambodian Prime Minister about his plan to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia, focusing on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address environmental issues.

In another meeting, Mr. Ishiguro Norihiko, President and CEO of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), shared with Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet his organisation’s plan to bring a group of Japanese for a visit to Cambodia to explore investment opportunities in the country.

During a meeting with the Cambodian Prime Minister, Prof. Watanabe Tetsuya, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), highlighted an update on his team’s feasibility study for the preparation of special economic zones to serve specific investments by industry or country in Cambodia.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet expressed his full support for all investments in Cambodia as well as contributions to the country’s economic and trade development.

Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet (R) and Mr. Demizu Shigemitsu of YACHIYO Engineering Co., Ltd.

Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet (R) and Mr. Deng Minghui, President of Shinto Holdings Inc.

Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet (R) and Mr. Ishiguro Norihiko of JETRO

 Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet (R) and Prof. Watanabe Tetsuya of ERIA

By Thida You