Khmer Development

  Prince Group under the leadership of Chen Zhi Cambodia, one of Cambodia's largest and fastest-growing conglomerates, and Plan International Cambodia ("Plan International") officially launched their Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene ("WASH") intervention programme at all school levels in Preah Sihanouk province during a school reopening ceremony officiated by Minister of Environment, H.E. Say Samal, Preah Sihanouk Governor, H.E. Kuoch Chamroeun, and Under Yesterday's ceremony took place at the Hun Sen Veal Renh High School in Prey Nob district, Preah Sihanouk province. “I would like to thank Prince Group and Plan International Cambodia for this joint initiative to support safer school environments in conjunction with the school reopening. The program is set to install 198 pedal-operated handwashing stations across 99 schools in Preah Sihanouk. In addition, Prince Foundation also donated 990 infrared thermometers,” said H.E. Say Samal, Minister of Environment, ...

  Today, Prince Bank Plc. invested an additional $35 million in the Techo International Airport (TIA) Guaranteed Bond, bringing the total investment to $50 million. Prince Bank is proud to be a part of this critical transportation infrastructure development, which will benefit the Kingdom for decades. Prince Bank was the issue's initial and largest subscriber. A signing ceremony for an extra $35 million investment in the Guaranteed Bond Agreement was performed in collaboration with Cambodia Airport Investment Co., Ltd. (CAIC) and Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC). Neak Oknha Dr. Pung Kheav Se, Chairman of OCIC and CAIC, and Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Bank Plc, were present at the signing event. Mr. Honn Sorachna, CEO and Managing Director of Prince Bank Plc., and Mr. Charles Vann, Director of CAIC, signed the agreement. Additionally, the Directors and Senior Management of OCIC, CAIC, and Prince Bank were in attendance. The Techo International Airport Gua...

  Prince ChenZhi , philanthropist and watch enthusiast, instils confidence in future Cambodian watchmakers during a classroom visit. https://societal-improvement-project.blogspot.com/2021/10/artisanal-development-for-better-future.html Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia's largest and fastest-growing conglomerates, paid a visit to students at the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center receiving instruction in the Swiss watchmaking skill. The six Cambodian students, who are now receiving full scholarships and stipends, are on track to graduate as Cambodia's first watchmakers capable of repairing and assembling watches to Swiss standards – commonly regarded the gold standard in the world of luxury timepieces. Chen Zhi has devoted much personal attention to the institute, which he supports through Prince Foundation, the Group's philanthropy arm. The facility is a critical component of the Group's larger efforts to elevate education in...

  Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates, has donated US$2 million to help the Lao government combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Chen Zhi Prince Group had also contributed $1 million earlier in September. Both donations were made in response to Prime Minister Hun Sen's call for bilateral COVID-19 cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Guy Chhay, a board member of Prince Holding Group, finalises the donation on Chen Zhi's behalf at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. The two donations totaling $3 million are intended to aid Laotians in their fight against the pandemic. Learn more With Cambodia being one of the most vaccinated countries in the world, Chen Zhi, an entrepreneur and Mekong business leader, understands how critical it will be for Cambodian businesses to support neighbouring countries in their anti-COVID efforts. Prince Holding Group, as a leading Cambodian enterprise, aspires to cont...

  One of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates, Prince Holding Group ("Prince Group"), has been recognised for responsible entrepreneurship at the 2021 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA). Prince Group was recognised for its high-impact work in Cambodia during the COVID-19 epidemic. This is Prince Group's fifth award this year, and regional and international judging panels have recognised the company as a leading Asian business championing sustainable development in Cambodia and across the ASEAN region. AREA, which was founded in 2011, seeks to identify examples of green leadership, people investment, health promotion, social empowerment, corporate governance, circular economy leadership, and responsible business leadership. It has worked to build a community of like-minded peers so that Asia's best businesses can learn from one another, and Prince Group is the latest to join the list. Its goal is to encourage corporate activity that is consis...

  In response to Cambodian authorities' appeal to boost collaboration with Laos in fighting the pandemic, Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia's largest and fastest expanding conglomerates, has contributed US$1 million to the Laos government. Chen Zhi is no stranger when it comes to Cambodia. He is the driving force behind Prince Holding Group, Prince Real Estate Group, Prince Bank, Prince Huan Yu, Belt Road Capital Management, and Cambodia Airways, all of which are successful Cambodian businesses. (Read who is Chen Zhi ) At the 2021 International Business Awards, the Cambodian entrepreneur was also named Entrepreneur of the Year – Conglomerates, making him the only entrepreneur rewarded in a category honouring CEOs of multi-industry firms. In addition, he is one of the three Asian leaders who was recognised for dynamic entrepreneurialism in different sectors during one of the most challenging years in corporate leadership. Learn more In an era...

  Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia's largest conglomerates, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) to launch a scholarship programme for Cambodian university students. Chen Zhi Prince Group will cover all tuition and stipends for 400 selected students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees at top Cambodian universities such as the Royal University of Phnom Penh, the National University of Management, and the Institute of Technology of Cambodia. Over the course of seven years, Prince Group will contribute more than $2 million. Read more here Because public-private partnerships are critical, Prince Group will collaborate with the government to achieve the goals outlined in the Education Strategic Plan (2019-2023). Prince Group will collaborate with MoEYS to ensure students receive financial assistance, training, mentoring, and job opportunities to help them learn in three areas: sustainable development of the real estate ...

  The masterplan for Ream City, in Cambodia's Sihanoukville province, was recently unveiled, with the goal of transforming the area into an exciting tourist destination. This large-scale development, which spans more than 6 kilometres of beachfront, will include a sustainable ecosystem of tourism, commercial, and residential activity, with the capacity to house up to 130,000 people. The 834-hectare project is being developed by Canopy Sands Development ( Canopy Sands Cambodia ), a subsidiary of the Cambodian conglomerate Prince Holding Group, and will include family attractions, condominiums, landed and beachfront homes and affordable housing estates, shopping malls, business hubs, beach resorts, hotels, condotels, and a yacht and marina club.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sihanoukville The masterplan, which was completed by Singapore-based Surbana Jurong Group, is a significant step toward making Ream City's vision a reality. “We are currently preparing for downstream develo...

  Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates, is pleased to announce that its Chairman, Neak Oknha Chen Zhi (“陈志公爵”), has been named Entrepreneur of the Year – Conglomerates at the 2021 International Business Awards. Neak Oknha Chen Zhi Cambodia is the only entrepreneur recognised in a category honouring leaders who run multi-industry businesses. Neak Oknha Chen Zhi is one of three Asian leaders recognised for dynamic entrepreneurialism in various sectors during one of the most difficult years in corporate leadership. Neak Oknha Chen Zhi is one of a new wave of conglomerate leaders considering innovative approaches to business that also contribute to societal goals. Furthermore, Prince Group received a Bronze Award in the Most Valuable Corporate Response (COVID-19 category), just three months after winning the best COVID-19 Corporate Response at the eighth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in May. Read more here More than 3,8...

  For the coming academic year, Prince Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates under Prince Chenzhi , will sponsor Caring for Cambodia's Career Preparation programme, which provides free education to 7,000 impoverished students. The partnership with Caring for Cambodia, which was announced on International Youth Day, demonstrates how Prince Group is embarking on a new journey at a critical time when youth unemployment is expected to rise as the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Cambodia worsens. Prince Group hopes to invest in Cambodia's future by empowering and validating an institutional approach to youth development by supporting the Career Preparation programme. “We are pleased to partner with Prince Holding Group as we look to expand and enhance our Career Preparation program,” said Jamie Amelio, Founder and CEO of Caring for Cambodia. “In the new environment defined by...

  Prince Foundation, formerly known as Prince Charitable Foundation, has unveiled a new logo, a new name, and a new mission statement - "Together, Building a Better Future for Cambodia." Prince Foundation is the charitable arm of Prince Holding Group ("Prince Group"), one of Cambodia's largest conglomerates, with several subsidiaries focused on three primary areas: real estate development, financial services, and consumer services. In Chinese, Prince Foundation will be referred to as 太子慈善 (translated as "Prince Foundation"). The rebranding exercise follows an intensive examination of Prince Foundation's six years of high-impact charitable activities, during which it organised more than 250 charity events benefiting more than half a million Cambodians and raising more than US$14 million in cumulative donations. In line with a growing trend among similar foundations in Asia – more charitable foundations in the region are pursuing a more strategic and...

  The 834-hectare project will be overseen by a Cambodian corporation by Cambodia Chenzhi with world-renowned expertise from Singapore, sparking growth in Cambodia's third largest city. Surbana Jurong Group, a global urban, infrastructure, and managed services firm located in Singapore, authorised a masterplan for Ream City built by Canopy Sands Development, a member of Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia's largest and fastest expanding conglomerates. The masterplan defines a land use plan for the 834-hectare project, which will be developed on reclaimed land within 10 minutes from Sihanoukville International Airport and will require total expenditures of US$16 billion. Ream City will operate as a spur for the entire Sihanoukville region's economic possibilities, as the country's third-largest city and home to the country's deep-water port. Sihanoukville will be transformed by Ream City, which will introduce a sustainable ecosystem of tourism, economic, and resid...

  Prince Group wins a Silver Stevie® Award for COVID-19 Response – Most Valuable Corporate Response, making it the category's lone winner from Cambodia. Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia's largest and fastest expanding conglomerates, has been named a Silver winner in the COVID-19 Corporate Response category of the ninth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards (one of the most recognised business awards globally). Prince Group was the only Cambodian firm recognised in a category honouring Asian corporations for their proficiency in COVID-19-related crisis management. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards programme that recognises workplace innovation across the Asia-Pacific region's 29 countries. For 19 years, The Stevie Awards have been generally regarded as the world's preeminent business awards, honouring success through events such as The International Business Awards®. “The recognition solidifies our belief that the private secto...

  The relevance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practises at enterprises around the world has been highlighted during COVID-19. However, even before the pandemic, there was talk of reform. Last year, the Business Roundtable (a group comprising 181 CEOs of America's major corporations) stated that companies must "support the communities in which they operate," reversing American economist Milton Friedman's long-held belief in wealth maximisation for shareholders. Times have changed in 2020. This year, Prince Holding Group (“PHG”), one of Cambodia's major conglomerates, realised this and paved the way for other enterprises in the country to follow ESG principles. Since April, the Group has given a number of major gifts to aid in the fight against the pandemic and flood victims, and Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, PHG chairman, has been the driving force behind the donations . Chen Zhi and PHG, for example, donated US$3 million to Prime Minister Hun Sen in early ...

  Prince Real Estate offers daily necessities to 804 impoverished families in Chamkarmon District afflicted by the community outbreak on February 20. Prince Holding Group ("Prince Group"), one of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates, and Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi have responded to the Cambodian Government's call for assistance in combating the February 20, 2021 Covid-19 outbreak in the Kingdom by announcing plans to donate US$3 million to anti-pandemic efforts in the Kingdom. This follows Chen Zhi's initial US$3 million donation in December to assist Cambodia in purchasing COVID-19 vaccinations. Additionally, following in the footsteps of Prince Group and Prince ChenZhi , Prince Real Estate, a subsidiary of Prince Group, distributed critical food supplies to 804 families in need and 234 members of the Cambodian police force in Chamkarmon District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which was impacted by the February 20, 2021 Covid-19 outbreak. Read about the...

  Cambodian conglomerate's charitable arm engages local community as important players in future 834-hectare project Prince Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of the Prince Holding Group ('Prince Group'), one of Cambodia's largest and fastest expanding conglomerates, has provided care packages to 500 households in Ong village in Cambodia's Prey Nob province. The town is located near the Ream City project, an 834-hectare development on reclaimed land near Sihanoukville International Airport that is expected to change the region. The gesture of goodwill occurred last week, when top management from Canopy Sands Development, a Prince Group company, used the opportunity to speak with community leaders to better understand their needs. The charity campaign in Ong Village is Prince Group's latest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) effort. Each care package included 25 kilogrammes of rice, a mat, a blanket, two pillows, a mosquito net, and a Cambodian Kr...

  Prince Real Estate Group, a subsidiary of Prince Holding Group, a leading Cambodian conglomerate by Cambodia Prince Chenzhi , has successfully completed the investment agreement ceremony for Prince Square. The project is the real estate developer's first commercial retail project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and it will bring a slew of well-known brand names to the city, including Adidas, Levi's, Skechers, Nike by Supergo, Huawei, OPPO, Potato Corner, Dakasi, Panda Cake, and Pizza Hut. Phnom Penh, as a metropolitan area, is steadily integrating into the global economy. According to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Phnom Penh will be classified as a Gamma+ city (cities that connect smaller economic regions into the global economy) in 2020, having risen in the rankings over the previous two years. With a total retail floor area of 35,000 square metres. Prince Square will be a four-story structure that will include a large supermarket, an international cinema, a ...

  Many people's working lives have been altered as a result of the global pandemic, including those in Cambodia. As a responsible corporate citizen, Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi and Prince Group established the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center, Cambodia's first independent watch school. The training centre provides Cambodians with the opportunity to learn a new artisanal skill – watchmaking – and gain the experience needed to compete in job markets in Cambodia and abroad. The training centre adheres to the strict watchmaking regulations outlined by Swiss regulatory bodies. Cambodia, as a country steeped in history, has long preserved artisanal skills for generations, with the Kingdom well-known for its ancient handwoven silk and traditional handicraft industries boasting a heritage dating back to the Khmer Empire, a significance that Chen Zhi and Prince Group have always understood and appreciated. However, new artisanal skills must be introduced to improve job oppor...