Posts

Showing posts from June, 2021

Why Invest In Cambodian Property

Image
  Despite the devastating effects of COVID-19 on Southeast Asian economies, Cambodia remains a desirable investment destination for real estate investors due to its unique position at the crossroads of several trends. Cambodia has undergone a significant transformation since the Khmer Rouge disbanded 20 years ago. The country, which was once known for widespread poverty and civil strife, has outperformed expectations, achieving lower-middle-income status by 2015 and aiming for upper-middle-income status by the end of the decade. It has not experienced a recession in more than two decades. Cambodia is an important member of the ASEAN community and a key hub for China's Belt and Road Initiative. For several years, however, Cambodia has seen an increase in foreign investment from a variety of sources. It appears to be benefiting from a reshoring drive recently, as businesses seek to relocate or expand their operations in Southeast Asia. Cambodia not only has cheap labour, but it also

Making Provisions For 500 Families

Image
  Cambodian conglomerate's charitable arm engages local community as key stakeholders in upcoming 834-hectare project Prince Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Prince Holding Group ('Prince Group'), one of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates, has distributed care packages to 500 families in Ong village in Cambodia's Prey Nob district. The village is located near the Ream City project, an 834-hectare development on reclaimed land near Sihanoukville International Airport that is expected to transform the region. The gesture of goodwill occurred last week, and senior management from Canopy Sands Development, a Prince Group company, used the opportunity to consult with community leaders to better understand their needs. The aid campaign in Ong Village is the Prince Group's latest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative. Each care package included 25 kilogrammes of rice, a mat, a blanket, two pillows, a mosquito net, and a Ca

Cambodian ESG Initiatives For A Better Society

Image
  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, chairman of PHG, has been instrumental in securing the donations. For instance, in early December, Cambodia Prince Chenzhi and PHG donated US$3 mill

Sustainable Agriculture Development

Image
  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 ( Chen Zhi 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 de

New Cambodian Skill Development For The People

Image
  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 valuable experience that will aid them in finding work in Cambodia and abroad. The training centre adheres to the stringent watchmaking regulations set forth by Swiss regulatory bodies. Cambodia has long preserved artisanal skills for generations as a country steeped in history, with the Kingdom well-known for its ancient handwoven silk and traditional handicraft industries that boast a heritage dating back to the Khmer Empire, a significance Chen Zhi and Prince Group have always understood and appreciated. New artisanal skills, on the other hand, must be introduced to

The Top 9 Reasons About Doing Business In Cambodia

Image
  In December 2019, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen addressed the 14th Cambodian Import-Export Goods Exhibition, an event aimed at highlighting the country's favourable business and investment climate, and stated unequivocally that Cambodia is open for business, stating, ‘To ensure a sound macroeconomic environment and political and social stability, the government welcomes all investors to do business and invest in the Kingdom.' Cambodia is home to an estimated 100,000 expatriates who come for a variety of reasons, including low living costs, business opportunities, a laid-back lifestyle, and the Buddhist culture's influence. Now, let's take a look at some of the advantages. 1. Rapid economic growth Between 1998 and 2018, Cambodia had one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, growing at an annual rate of 8%. The primary engines of development have been the garment and tourism industries. Cambodia, according to the World Bank, has undergone a significant trans

Virus Outbreak Fight

Image
  Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Holding Group, better known as Prince Group, announced plans to donate $3 million to the Cambodian government's anti-epidemic efforts on March 11, in light of the escalating situation caused by the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Cambodia. Chen Zhi Prince Group has offered his help to the Kingdom in its time of need and has expressed 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, finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverage, and lifestyle. Cambodia has 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 due to what has been dubbed the "February 20 incident" by locals, with the COVID-19 caseload spreading to ten provinces and cities across

Corporate Response Awards

Image
  Prince Group, led by Prince Chenzhi , wins a Silver Stevie® Award for COVID-19 Response – Most Valuable Corporate Response, making it the category's only winner from Cambodia. Prince Holding Group (“Prince Group”), one of Cambodia's largest and fastest growing conglomerates, has been named a Silver winner in the COVID-19 Corporate Response category of the eighth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards (one of the most recognisable business awards globally). Prince Group was the only Cambodian firm recognised in a category honouring Asian corporations for their excellence 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 widely regarded as the world's preeminent business awards, honouring achievement through programmes such as The International Business Awards®. “The recognition solidifies our

Cambodian Retail Sector Development

Image
  Prince Real Estate Group, a subsidiary of Prince Holding Group, a leading Cambodian conglomerate under 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 fitnes