AKP Phnom Penh, June 13, 2026 —

Cambodia promoted its investment potential and strengthened economic engagement with Japan during the Cambodia Investment Forum held at the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on June 12 as part of an ongoing strategic investment attraction mission to Japan.

The forum was presided over by H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and organised jointly by the CDC, the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), OCCI, and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) under the theme “Opportunities in Sustainability and Strategy.”

The event brought together Cambodian officials, private sector representatives, and around 80 leading Japanese companies and enterprises, reflecting growing interest in Cambodia’s business environment and investment opportunities.

Accompanying H.E. Sun Chanthol were H.E. Chum Sounry, Cambodian Ambassador to Japan; H.E. Dr. Mei Kalyan, Advisor to the Royal Government; H.E. Nuon Pharath, Governor of Kampong Thom province; and representatives from the Cambodian private sector, including members of the Cambodian Oknha Association and the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce.

In his remarks, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted Cambodia’s political stability and investor confidence, reaffirmed the Royal Government’s commitment to resolving border issues peacefully through international legal mechanisms, outlined efforts to strengthen integrated infrastructure and logistics networks, and emphasised ongoing measures to combat online scams.

The forum also featured two thematic panel discussions focused on sectors with strong investment potential. The first session explored investment opportunities in Cambodia’s food and agro-processing industry, with contributions from government advisors and business representatives sharing experiences and market perspectives.

The second session focused on the development of special economic zones in Kampong Thom province, highlighting strategic opportunities for infrastructure and industrial investment in Cambodia’s central region.

According to organisers, the forum demonstrated growing confidence among Japanese investors in Cambodia’s economic outlook and marked another step toward strengthening Cambodia-Japan economic and trade cooperation in a sustainable and long-term manner.

By C. Nika