PHNOM PENH — On Monday morning, March 9, 2026, Oknha Lim Socheat, Vice President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), hosted a Japanese business delegation led by Mr. Ros Reasey, Head of the CCC Representative Office in Sendai, Japan. The meeting served as a formal platform to discuss the strengthening of economic ties and the expansion of trade cooperation between the two nations.
During the session, Mr. Ros Reasey expressed his gratitude to the CCC leadership for facilitating the dialogue. He emphasized that this inaugural visit allowed the Japanese businessmen to witness Cambodia’s development firsthand. The delegates noted a significant disparity between the reality of the country’s progress and the more negative portrayals often found in international media and social media.
The visiting delegation includes representatives from several key industries, specifically real estate, trade, restaurants, cosmetics, and elderly care services. These investors expressed a positive outlook on the local market and sought to identify specific avenues for entry and growth.
In response, Oknha Lim Socheat welcomed the group and praised the active efforts of the Sendai Representative Office. He encouraged the Japanese investors to capitalize on the current economic climate by establishing direct relationships with CCC members. The meeting concluded with in-depth discussions regarding potential cooperation and joint ventures across their respective sectors.
