AKP Phnom Penh, August 20, 2025 --

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) met with a delegation of Japanese investors on Aug. 19 to discuss potential investment and trade opportunities in the Kingdom. 

The Japanese group expressed particular interest in key sectors, including electric wire and cable manufacturing, architecture, construction, and public infrastructure.

The meeting, facilitated by Cambodia Securities Plc., was chaired by H.E. Nut-Un Voanra, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board of the CDC. 

He welcomed the Japanese delegation, which was led by Mr. Yajima Nobumasa, Executive Director of BARIKI Institute and included representatives from several Japanese companies.

During the session at the CDC headquarters, H.E. Nut-Un Voanra outlined the favourable investment climate in Cambodia, emphasising the country’s Investment Law and the comprehensive package of tax and non-tax incentives available to foreign investors. He also highlighted Cambodia’s continued peace, macroeconomic stability, and the rapid development of its physical infrastructure as strong foundations for sustained investment growth.

The visiting delegation noted Cambodia's steady progress and expressed a keen interest in its potential. The Japanese representatives affirmed their companies are actively exploring direct investment opportunities and are also encouraging other Japanese investors to enter the Cambodian market.

The delegation also stressed that Japanese investments would contribute more than just capital. They noted that their projects would also involve technology transfer, technical expertise, and skills training for Cambodian workers, thereby fostering human resource development alongside economic growth.

By K. Rithy Reak