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Cambodia’s top diplomat to visit Japan this week
Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will lead a delegation to pay an Official Working Visit to Japan from January 21 to 24, at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Hayashi Yoshimasa. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501223142/cambodias-top-diplomat-to-visit-japan-this-week/
Japan funds S Reap water upgrades
The Japanese government has provided more than $200,000 in grant aid for the installation of a water supply system in Siem Reap province as part of its KUSANONE Grassroots Human Security Projects. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-funds-s-reap-water-upgrades
Cambodian, Japanese leaders exchange official letters on 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
The Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Japan have recently exchanged official letters to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between both nations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501219168/cambodian-japanese-leaders-exchange-official-letters-on-70th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-relations/
Japanese firm to study urban, provincial railways in Cambodia
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on Monday asked the Japanese firm NIPPON KOEI to conduct a study on railway systems in Phnom Penh after the company presented the project for the improvement of passenger transportation systems in some provinces in the north ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217375/japanese-firm-to-study-urban-provincial-railways-in-cambodia/
Japan pledges support for Cambodia’s hosting of Japan-UN-Cambodia tripartite project in 2027
Japan has pledged to support Cambodia to host the Japan-UN-Cambodia Tripartite Project on “Heavy Engineering Machinery Training” in 2027. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501206973/japan-pledges-support-for-cambodias-hosting-of-japan-un-cambodia-tripartite-project-in-2027/
Japanese Ambassador admires great achievement of the Cambodian people after devastation caused by civil war
Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia Mikami Masahiro has admired the great achievement of Cambodian people after the devastation caused by the civil war and he is pleased that Japan has been able to contribute to the peace process and reconstruction. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501206966/japanese-ambassador-admires-great-achievement-of-the-cambodian-people-after-devastation-caused-by-civil-war/
Cambodia, Japan to upgrade bilateral relations to comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023
Cambodia and Japan highly valued the bilateral relations between the two countries and noted with satisfaction its upgrading to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2023, the commemorative year of the 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197957/cambodia-japan-to-upgrade-bilateral-relations-to-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-in-2023/
Japan provides $186,856 for constructing bridge and rehabilitating irrigation facilities
The Government of Japan will provide $186,856 to support the construction of a bridge in Kampong Speu province and the rehabilitation of irrigation facilities in Kampong Cham province, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (“KUSANONE” Grant). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197225/japan-provides-186856-for-constructing-bridge-and-rehabilitating-irrigation-facilities/
Cambodia, Japan discuss bilateral cooperation on agriculture sector
Cambodia and Japan have exchanged views on promotion of bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of agriculture. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197241/cambodia-japan-discuss-bilateral-cooperation-on-agriculture-sector/
PM Hun Sen calls for more Japanese investment
Prime Minister Hun Sen said Cambodia needs a stable investment from Japan to produce more items in the country and then export back to the Japanese market to scale up the level of existing relations between the two countries. He emphasised more infrastructure development and ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501194903/pm-hun-sen-calls-for-more-japanese-investment/
Cambodia urges Japan to reinstate direct flights
Cambodia has requested direct flights resume between the kingdom and Japan to help further promote tourism after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 outbreak. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-urges-japan-to-reinstate-direct-flights
Japan to open Toyota factory in Cambodia
Japan will establish a Toyota car factory in Cambodia, affirmed Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan in a bilateral meeting with Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501159273/japan-to-open-toyota-factory-in-cambodia/
Cambodian PM joins other world leaders in Abe Shinzo’s state funeral
Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Japan, attended in Tokyo this afternoon the State Funeral of former Prime Minister of Japan Abe Shinzo. Some 4,500 people, including about 50 current and former world leaders and around 700 international guests, joined the event of great sorrow. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501158511/cambodian-pm-joins-other-world-leaders-in-abe-shinzos-state-funeral/
Cambodia and Japan appreciate good cooperation in landmine clearance
Cambodia and Japan have appreciated their good bilateral cooperation, mainly in the field of mine clearance. The appreciation was made during a visit by a group of students from Chuo University, Japan led by Professor Hanatani Atsushi to the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) ‘s ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501147262/cambodia-and-japan-appreciate-good-cooperation-in-landmine-clearance/
Japan to loan $383m to develop Sihanoukville Port
Cambodia and Japan have signed an agreement for Tokyo to provide up to $383 million in loans to expand Sihanoukville Autonomous Port’s terminal capability. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/japan-to-loan-383m-to-develop-sihanoukville-port
Japan grants $383.22 million for Sihanoukville port modernisation project
Japan has granted a $383.22 million loan to Cambodia to expand and modernise Sihanoukville Port. ...
A $200m Japanese loan to upscale Sihanoukville Port
Plans are in place for Cambodia to sign a $200 million loan with Japan to jointly develop Sihanoukville’s deep-sea port to enable ships that weigh up to 1,200 tons to dock. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/a-200m-japanese-loan-to-upscale-sihanoukville-port
Cambodian, Japanese top diplomats hold bilateral talks
Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, had a bilateral meeting with Hayashi Yoshimasa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, yesterday on the sidelines of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501126252/cambodian-japanese-top-diplomats-hold-bilateral-talks/
Japan set to increase concessional loans to Kingdom
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is scheduled to increase its concessional loans twice each year for Cambodia. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501118469/japan-set-to-increase-concessional-loans-to-kingdom/
Japanese Defence Minister congratulates PM on success of 7th ASEAN-Japan Informal Meeting of Defence Ministers
Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Hun Sen on the great success of the 7th ASEAN-Japan Informal Meeting of Defence Ministers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501118905/japanese-defence-minister-congratulates-pm-on-success-of-7th-asean-japan-informal-meeting-of-defence-ministers/
Japan re-affirms support for success of Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship
Japan has reaffirmed its full support for the success of Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship. The stance was re-assured by Mikami Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, during a meeting here on July 18 with Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501115417/japan-re-affirms-support-for-success-of-cambodias-asean-chairmanship/
Cambodian high-level delegation pays homage to late Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Hun Sen led a high-level delegation to pay his last respects to late former Prime Minister of Japan HE ABE Shinzo, at the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111004/cambodian-high-level-delegation-pays-homage-to-late-abe-shinzo/
His Majesty the King: Cambodia never forgets support extended by late Shinzo Abe
His Majesty Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has affirmed that Cambodia will never forget the support and assistance provided by the late former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo ABE, to the Cambodian people. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111011/his-majesty-the-king-cambodia-never-forgets-support-extended-by-late-shinzo-abe/
PM receives former Japanese Ambassador
Prime Minister Hun Sen received at the Peace Palace Ogawa Gotaro, former Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia between 2000 and 2003. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501104939/pm-receives-former-japanese-ambassador/