Japan: The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) expressed strong support for closer economic cooperation with Cambodia. OCCI Vice Chair Kyoko Hirose expressed willingness to continue acting as a bridge between the two countries' private sectors by sharing information about Cambodia's investment potential and business opportunities with its membership network, with the aim of attracting investment and expanding bilateral trade.
She made the remarks during a courtesy meeting and working discussion in Japan with Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia. Kyoko Hirose praised Cambodia's economic progress and the broad potential attracting international investors' attention.
Sun Chanthol highlighted Cambodia's competitive advantages, including political stability, a robust economy, a young workforce and an attractive framework of investment incentives. He also invited small and medium-sized enterprises among OCCI's more than 30,000 member companies to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in advanced processing industries, heavy industry, electronic components and green technology. The meeting was described as an important step in strengthening the Cambodia–Japan comprehensive strategic partnership and opening new economic opportunities for both countries. By: សុខ ស៊ីណាន
