Manet boosts job prospects for Cambodians in Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (left) greeting Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet upon arrival for the opening session of Asean-Japan Commemorative Summit Meeting in Tokyo on Dec 17, 2023. - AFP

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet said his government is working to open up more job opportunities for Cambodians abroad, as he reveals plans to increase Cambodian workers in Japan by another 8,000 next year.

He noted, however, that his government’s primary focus remains on enhancing domestic employment and attracting investments.