Advances in Japanese Agricultural Technology Now Available in Cambodia
Japan has marked the 70th anniversary of its friendship with Cambodia by holding the “Cambodia-Japan Co-Creation Networking Symposium” that featured cutting-edge technology, which could help improve the agriculture sector in the country through Seterlite, AI, and sensors. Photo: Chhum Chantha
- By Te Chhaysinh
- August 12, 2023 3:30 PM
PHNOM PENH — Japan has marked the 70th anniversary of its friendship with Cambodia by holding the “Cambodia-Japan Co-Creation Networking Symposium” that featured cutting-edge technology, which could help improve the agriculture sector in the country through Seterlite, AI, and sensors.
The eight Japanese organizations and private companies, which took part in the event held on Aug. 11 in Phnom Penh, use this technology to scan, analyze and collect soil data, forecast weather, and promote green agriculture through carbon credit and emission tracing for agriculture purposes. They were the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Synspective Inc.; Green Carbon Inc.; Tenchijin Inc.; Sagri Co. Ltd; Nippon Koei Co. Ltd; and Asuzero Singapore Pte Ltd / Asuene Inc (Japan).
Japanese Ambassador Atsushi Uenosaid that these innovations from Japanese organizations and private companies will increase the effectiveness and profitability of Cambodia's agricultural sector as well as encourage green investment.
“I believe that these innovative businesses will be a driving force in enhancing efficiency and increased profitability in Cambodia’s agricultural sector,” he said during the event. “I also believe that they will support the promotion of green investment in Cambodia.”
Kan Chann Meta, secretary of state of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, said at the event that this technology is in line with Cambodia’s Agritech Roadmap 2030, which aims to increase the productivity of agriculture products, and the value of production and service for the global value chain through technology and innovation.
Sok Piseth, vice president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, said on Aug. 11 that Cambodia and Japan have a long and close relationship and partnership. The agriculture partnership between the two countries dates back to 1990 when Japan provided technical assistance and equipment for the rehabilitation of the irrigation system.
Japan is one of the largest trade partners of Cambodia. In 2022, bilateral trade between the two countries reached $1.948 billion, and Japan's investment in Cambodia reached $2.9 billion. Shopping malls, automobile assembly factories, electrical equipment factories, tool production factories, and hospitals are among Japan’s major investments in the country.
