AKP Phnom Penh, November 11, 2025 --  

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MoLVT) and the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) have agreed to further strengthen their partnership to promote skills training for Cambodian youth.

The commitment was made during a meeting between H.E. Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, and H.E. Takahashi Fumiaki, President of the JCA, held on Nov. 10 in Phnom Penh.

On the occasion, H.E. Heng Sour highly appreciated the ongoing cooperation between the Ministry and JCA, particularly in supporting Cambodia’s economic development through internship and employment opportunities in Japan in the fields of caregiving and vehicle maintenance.

The Minister welcomed the Japanese side’s continued collaboration in providing technical and vocational skills training for Cambodian youth, especially by offering opportunities for employment in Japan.

For his part, H.E. Takahashi Fumiaki spoke positively about the progress of cooperation with the Ministry, highlighting the successful dispatch of Cambodian trainees to Japan through JCA members.

He also requested continued support and closer cooperation from the MoLVT to facilitate future Japanese investment projects in Cambodia.

By Phal Sophanith