Tokyo: H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia, spearheaded a delegation to Japan on June 1 and 2, engaging with about 135 digital technology firms in Tokyo and Osaka. The meetings aimed to strengthen the implementation of the Japanese IT Pathway programme, a pivotal initiative for Cambodian students aspiring to work in Japan's tech sector.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, these meetings were facilitated by the Japan-Cambodia Association along with Next Make, a Japan-based company. The focus was on forming partnerships with these companies to provide employment opportunities for Cambodian students who complete the Japanese IT Pathway programme. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and Next Make, designed to equip Cambodian students with essential Japanese language and digital skills, enhancing their employability in Japan.
During these discussions, H.E. Chea Vandeth also promoted the use of Cambodia's document verification platform, verify.gov.kh, and encouraged Japanese firms to consider investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the Digital Park. The Japanese IT Pathway programme requires participating students in their third and fourth years of university to undergo specialized training, positioning them for potential job placements in Japan's thriving technology industry.