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Making ESG Possible For Nationhood

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  The importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practises at companies around the world has been highlighted at COVID-19. However, even before the pandemic, there was talk of change. Last year, the Business Roundtable (a group representing 181 CEOs of America's largest 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 largest conglomerates, realised this and paved the way for other companies in the country to follow ESG principles. Since April, the Group has made a number of large donations 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. Cambodia ChenZhi and PHG, for example, donated US$3 million to Prime Minister Hun Sen

Cambodian Development Of Agriculture

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  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused fundamental assumptions in various industries to be re-examined around the world. Environmental conservation is now a key component of Cambodia's agriculture sector recovery efforts, and Neak Oknha Chen Zhi and Prince Group are leading the charge. According to CGIAR, the world's largest agricultural research network, agriculture is a mainstay in Cambodia, employing more than a third of the workforce, and the current crisis presents an opportunity for the sector to "build back better." Traditional farming practises that use fertilisers, pesticides, water-intensive processes, and legacy farming methods that contribute to increased deforestation and soil erosion must be phased out in developing countries like Cambodia. Chen Zhi and Prince Group launched the Ecological Agriculture Plantation at Prince Manor Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, earlier this year, a cutting-edge agricultural hub at a new real estate development that will sow t

Development For Sustainability

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  Cambodian conglomerate by Chen Zhi Cambodia brings world-renowned Singapore expertise to oversee 834-hectare project, catalysing growth in Cambodia's third largest city. Canopy Sands Development, a subsidiary of Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates, has approved a masterplan for Ream City created by Surbana Jurong Group, a Singapore-based global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consultancy. The masterplan specifies a land use plan for the 834-hectare project, which will require a total investment of US$16 billion and will be built on reclaimed land just 10 minutes from Sihanoukville International Airport. Ream City will serve as a catalyst for the overall growth prospects of the Sihanoukville region, which includes Cambodia's third-largest city and the country's deep-water port. Ream City is set to transform Sihanoukville by introducing a sustainable ecosystem of tourism, commercial, and residential activity cap

Assistance For 500 Families

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  For the upcoming 834-hectare project, the charity arm of a Cambodian conglomerate engages the local community as key stakeholders. Prince Charitable Foundation, a charitable arm of Cambodia's Prince Holding Group ('Prince Group') under Prince ChenZhi , has distributed care packages to 500 families in Ong village, Prey Nob district. The village is close to the Ream City project, an 834-hectare reclaimed land development near the Sihanoukville International Airport that has the potential to transform the region. Last week, senior management from Canopy Sands Development, a Prince Group company, made the gesture of goodwill, as well as consulting local leaders to better understand the community's needs. Prince Group's latest environment, social, and governance (ESG) initiative is an aid campaign in Ong Village. One mat, one blanket, two pillows, one mosquito net, and one Khmer Krama were included in each care package (traditional scarves woven in the countryside). It

Making Way Against The Outbreak

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  Prince Real Estate provides daily necessities to 804 impoverished families in Chamkarmon District affected 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 vaccines. Additionally, following in the footsteps of Prince Group and Cambodia 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. More about the

Cambodian Application Of ESG Principles

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  COVID-19 has emphasised the critical nature of environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) practises in businesses worldwide. However, there was talk of change even prior to the pandemic's outbreak. The Business Roundtable (a group of 181 CEOs of America's largest corporations) stated last year that businesses must "support the communities in which they operate," reversing the long-held focus on shareholder wealth maximisation advocated by American economist Milton Friedman. Times have changed in 2020. This year, Prince Holding Group (“PHG”), one of Cambodia's largest conglomerates, recognised this and paved the way for other businesses in the Kingdom to follow ESG principles. Since April, the Group has made several large-scale donations to aid in the fight against the pandemic and flood victims, and Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, chairman of PHG, has been instrumental in securing the donations. For instance, in early December, Chen Zhi and PHG donated US$3 million to C

New Skill For The Cambodian People

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  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. More on Neak Oknha Chen Zhi Cambodia 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 mu

Fighting The Virus Outbreak With Success

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  Neak Oknha Chen Zhi issued a statement on March 11 in response to the deteriorating situation in Cambodia as a result of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Holding Group, better known as Prince Group, reaffirms the Group's commitment to social responsibilities by announcing plans to donate $3 million to Cambodia's government's anti-epidemic efforts. Cambodia Prince ChenZhi has offered his assistance during the Kingdom's time of need and has voiced his strong support for Prime Minister Hun Sen's efforts to combat the ongoing epidemic. Prince Group is one of Cambodia's largest corporate conglomerates, with operations in real estate development, banking and finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverages, and lifestyle. Cambodia had reported 1,163 coronavirus cases as of 7 a.m. on March 11. While more than half of the cases have been cured, the Kingdom has recently seen a surge in cases as a result of what

Development Of The Retail Sector

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  Prince Real Estate Group, a subsidiary of Prince Holding Group, Cambodia's largest conglomerate that is led by Cambodia Chenzhi , successfully concluded an investment agreement for Prince Square. The project will be the developer's first commercial retail venture in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and 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 is steadily integrating into the global economy as a metropolitan area. According to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Phnom Penh was classified as a Gamma+ city in 2020 (cities that connect smaller economic regions to the global economy) after climbing the ranks in the preceding two years. More about Phnom Penh -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phnom_Penh With a total retail floor area of 35,000 square metres. Prince Square will be a four-story structure that will house a large superm