Toyota Tsusho Corporation will launch its academy with special focus on the production of vehicle spare parts, accessories and skill development during the initial months of the next year, said a top official of the company.
This was highlighted as Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, attended a working breakfast with senior executives of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, led by Harada Shigeru, Divisional Chief Executive Officer of the company, in Osaka, Japan, yesterday.
The meeting was also attended by the senior officials of the Ministry of Commerce along with Cambodian Ambassador to Japan Tuy Ry.
Shigeru said that the company places significant importance on skill development in the automobile sector in Cambodia, adding that Toyota will launch its academy in early 2026.
According to the company sources, the academy will function with active support from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
Shigeru conveyed his deep appreciation to the minister and the Ministry of Commerce for their continued support and facilitation of the company’s investment and business operations in the country.
He stressed that the company also plans to expand its production lines in the near future.
Nimul expressed gratitude towards Toyota for choosing Cambodia as an investment destination through the establishment of its automobile assembly plant, which has created numerous jobs for Cambodian people and facilitated technology transfer.
She emphasised that Toyota vehicles are highly popular among Cambodians, which are recognised for their quality and durability.
Toyota’s focus on skill development in the country’s automobile sector was earlier emphasised as Fujitsu Ryojo, Director of Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia) held a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Hun Manet, two months ago.
During the meeting, Ryojo apprised the progress and operation of the Toyota vehicle assembly plant in Phnom Penh SEZ, which was officially inaugurated under the presidency of the Premier on May 2, 2025.
Cambodia’s automobile assembling sector features six operational assembly plants, including those for Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, and Kia, which are primarily serving the domestic market and aiming to reduce reliance on imports.
The sector has seen a rise in committed investment capital, with the government focused on developing it to attract foreign investment, create jobs, and foster economic growth.
Chinese EV giant BYD broke ground on its first vehicle assembly unit in Cambodia in April 2025. The plant is located in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, with an initial investment of $32 million, a 12-hectare site, and an expected annual production capacity of 10,000 vehicles. Construction is slated for completion in October 2025, with manufacturing expected to start in early November 2025.
