Accra:Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. plans to introduce technical training courses for the automotive industry in Cambodia by the end of 2026. This initiative aims to enhance technical skills within the sector.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the plan was detailed during a working meeting on October 16. The meeting included H.E. Chea Vuthy, Secretary-General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) at the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and representatives from Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
The company's representatives shared updates on their business operations in Cambodia and laid out plans to establish a technical skills training centre. This facility is intended to benefit both employees and the broader Cambodian community. The company confirmed a partnership with the JVC Technical Institute to launch these courses.
H.E. Chea Vuthy expressed support for the training centre, praising its alignment with the government's human resource development policy. This policy aims to train 1.5 million people in vocational and technical skills under the seventh legislature.
The meeting also explored ways to boost Cambodia's automotive assembly industry, including potential changes to investment incentives and promoting the use of locally sourced materials for automotive components. Discussions focused on skills development, investment incentives, and local sourcing to support the sector's growth.