Phnom Penh: Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, received a courtesy call on Mr. Yoshihisa Kainuma, CEO of MinebeaMitsumi Inc. on the afternoon of July 29, 2026 at the Ministry’s office to present the progress of the company’s business operations in Cambodia, discuss challenges and provide solutions, as well as discuss preparations for the celebration of the 15th anniversary of Minebea (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.’s operations. in Cambodia, which is scheduled to take place in December 2026.
On that occasion, the Minister warmly welcomed Mr. Kaynuma and his colleagues and thanked them for the update on the company’s operations, human resource development, and future investment expansion plans in Cambodia. He highly appreciated the progress the company has made and congratulated Minebea on its 15th anniversary of operations in Cambodia, noting that MinebeaMitsumi’s continued investment reflects its confidence in Cambodia’s political stability, economic potential, investment climate and young workforce.
With appreciation for the company MinebeaMitsumi for its significant contribution to industrial development, economic diversification, export promotion, job creation, and human resource development since 2011. He welcomed the company’s expansion of investment to Pursat province, which creates additional job opportunities and contributes to local economic and industrial development. He also praised the company’s efforts to attract industries and suppliers to invest in Cambodia, especially foreign suppliers to Cambodia, which helps strengthen local industry connections, supply chains and technology transfer.
The Minister also highlighted the company’s active cooperation with TVET institutions, which provide practical training, internships, and job opportunities. and studying modern industrial technologies, and encouraging companies to expand further cooperation with TVET institutions, including training in technical, vocational, and soft skills. He announced the provision of training to improve skills and learn new skills under the 1.5 million program for youth to respond to labor market and technology needs.
Meanwhile, the Minister also mentioned the implementation of “vocational pathways” in the new education system to develop human resources and prepare for industry. Especially in the electronics, electrical, and automotive sectors, to create a sustainable source of local skilled labor for the private sector. He also highly appreciated the cooperation between Minebea and the National Employment and Labor Agency in job matching and recruitment, including former workers from Thailand.
Mr. Heng Sour affirmed the ministry’s strong commitment to supporting responsible investors who create decent jobs. Develop the skills of citizens, promote positive relationships in the industrial sector, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. He believes that cooperation between the two sides will continue to grow, especially in workforce development, technical and vocational training, job creation and industrial modernization, and that the company’s success is also Cambodia’s success.
In response, Mr. Kaynuma expressed his deep gratitude to the Minister for the productive discussions and support. The company’s business operations in Cambodia have been a source of pride. He said the minister and the ministry’s leadership have always provided solutions when the company faced challenges, especially in the initial stages of recruitment. However, the Cambodian workforce has developed rapidly and the company has expanded to the point of establishing a second factory and is planning to build additional factories. With the development in Cambodia noted, the company still believes in the investment environment and stability in Cambodia, which also helps attract other Japanese investors to invest in Cambodia.
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