Commentary / Japan Mar 27, 2019
Japan shouldn't act like China in Cambodia
by Teppei Kasai and Brad Adams
Tokyo is fighting a losing battle for Hun Sen's support and selling out its own legacy in the democratization of Cambodia.
National / Politics Sep 19, 2018
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono expresses hope for Cambodia's continued development
Foreign Minister Taro Kono expressed hope Wednesday for Cambodia's further development and democratization in talks with his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn. Touching on Japan's history of working closely with Phnom Penh since peace was achieved in the Southeast Asian country, Kono reiterated his call for ...
National Mar 24, 2018
Japan's help improving regional connectivity hailed at Mekong forum
Japan's economic and technical support for building bridges and improving roads and other transport infrastructure around Indochina was praised at a meeting of the Mekong-Japan Cooperation Forum in Cambodia on Friday. A succession of speakers pointed to projects built with Japanese aid which play vital ...
Business Aug 23, 2016
Japanese investment in Cambodia rises, but weak infrastructure a problem
by Puy Kea
It's not entirely plain sailing, but Japan Inc. is increasingly investing in Cambodia. Japan was the third-largest foreign investor in 2015, with 250 companies setting up shop. China led the field, with 1,055 firms, and South Korea followed, with 278. Japanese investment ranges from imports and ...
National May 4, 2016
Aging Japan-funded bridge in Cambodia set for renovation next year
A Japanese-funded bridge dating back more than half a century in Phnom Penh is set for renovation in 2017, with an estimated budget of ¥3.2 billion ($30 million) in grants from Tokyo, officials said Tuesday. Sun Chanthol, Cambodia's minister of public works and transportation, said ...
Business Jan 14, 2015
Japan signed a bilateral aviation agreement with Cambodia on Wednesday that will allow airlines to operate regular direct flights between the two countries, a Cambodian government official said. Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesman Koy Kuong told reporters following the signing of the pact in Phnom Penh ...