The ASEAN-Japan Centre, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) are pleased to announce the upcoming Cambodia Investment Forum: Opportunities in Sustainable and Strategic Sectors.
Organized in conjunction with the visit of H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, this forum will bring together key policymakers, industry leaders, and Japanese enterprises to explore Cambodia’s evolving economic landscape, sustainable growth strategies, and high-value investment partnerships.
- Format: Forum (Onsite for Japanese participants)
- Date and Time: Friday, 12 June 2026, 14:30–17:00 JST (Registration opens at 13:30)
- Venue: OCCI Suehiro Room, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Language: Japanese/English (Simultaneous Interpretation)
- Target Audience: Kansai-based Japanese companies interested in business expansion and investment in Cambodia;
- 100 people (first-come, first-serve)
Program Agenda*
| 14:00-14:30 | Registration |
| 14:30-14:40 | Opening Session 1. Dr. Kunihiko HIRABAYASHI, Secretary General, ASEAN-Japan Centre 2. Remarks from Mr. Yasushi NINOMIYA, Director-General, JETRO Osaka |
| 14:40-15:00 | Keynote Presentations: “Cambodia’s Investment Vision: Advancing Suitable Growth and Strategic Partnerships with Japan” (CDC) H.E. Mr. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia |
| 15:00-15:10 | Dialogue Session (CDC) & QA |
| 15:10-15:25 | Photo session & Break |
| 15:25-16:00 | Cambodia Investment in Food Processing & Manufacturing Sector: Special Panel Discussion Panelists: H.E. Dr. MEY Kalyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Cambodia-Japan Association for Business & Investment (CJBI) Mr. Hiroshi UEMATSU, CEO, Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc. Mr. Susumu YAMAGUCHI, Director, FORVAL (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. Mr. Chiaki WATANABE, Founder, Cacao Visionary Co., Ltd. (Cambodia) Moderator: Mr. Kohei WAKABAYASHI (JETRO Phnom Penh) |
| 16:00-16:25 | SEZ Development Initiatives in Kampong Thom Province H.E. Mr. Nuon Pharath (Governor, Kampong Thom Province) Mr. Hiroshi UEMATSU (CEO, Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc.) |
| 16:25-16:30 | Closing (OCCI) |
| 16:30-17:00 | Networking Session |
*The Programme is subject to change without prior notice.
Participants will gain timely insights into the evolving investment landscape, as well as strategic sectors including agriculture and special economic zones, in Cambodia. Furthermore, the forum aims to connect Japanese businesses with potential partners and discuss practical pathways for sustainable and strategic collaboration.
For any immediate inquiries regarding the forum’s registration or logistics, please contact: info_cs@asean.or.jp
