Hun Sen Urges Japanese Investors to Maintain Confidence in Cambodian Government

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen met with Yoshihisa Kainuma, CEO of MinebeaMitsumi, a leading electronic components manufacturer, on July 28, 2026. Hun Sen welcomed Kainuma and his colleagues, expressing his satisfaction with Minebea's strong and continuously expanding investment presence in Cambodia. Kainuma reported that while a border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand had arisen since their last meeting on July 22, 2025, it had not significantly impacted Minebea's operations. He emphasized the company's continued stability in Cambodia and its commitment to investor protection. He also informed Hun Sen about Minebea's progress, including the opening of two factories in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone and in Pursat province, which have contributed significantly to job creation for Cambodian citizens. Furthermore, he mentioned that a solar power plant is under construction in Pursat. Kainuma stated that investing in Cambodia is trustworthy and that he has no concerns regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute. Hun Sen expressed his delight with Minebea's progress report, noting that the border conflict had not affected the company's investments or operations, demonstrating its resilience. He was pleased to hear of Minebea's desire to further expand its investments in Cambodia. Concluding the meeting, Hun Sen urged Japanese investors to continue placing their trust in the Cambodian government. He assured them that the government, led previously by himself and now by Prime Minister Hun Manet, is dedicated to further improving the investment climate and will ensure an even more favorable environment for investors. Source: CEN Cambodia