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Prince Holding Group Earns Fifth Consecutive ‘Best in Cambodia’ Award for CSR Initiatives

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Recognized at the 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards for Sustainable Development Efforts


PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Prince Holding Group has been recognized as “Best in Country Excellence – Best in Cambodia” at the 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year the Group has received this distinction. The award highlights Prince Group’s ongoing efforts in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development guided by its Chairman, Neak Oknha Chen Zhi.

Prince Holding Group received the Platinum Award at the 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards for its comprehensive CSR approach, including the Chen Zhi Scholarship, which provides scholarships, mentorship, and career development opportunities to empower future leaders.
Prince Holding Group received the Platinum Award at the 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards for its comprehensive CSR approach, including the Chen Zhi Scholarship, which provides scholarships, mentorship, and career development opportunities to empower future leaders.

Under Chairman Chen Zhi’s leadership, Prince Holding Group remains focused on initiatives that promote education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and community development in Cambodia. Through its philanthropic arm, Prince Foundation, the Group continues to implement programs aimed at fostering long-term impact.

One such initiative is the Chen Zhi Scholarship, a program named after Chairman Chen Zhi, which provides full financial aid, mentorship, and career development opportunities to high-achieving Cambodian students. In 2024, the program received 1,900 applications, with 100 scholars selected to receive not only financial assistance but also access to career fairs, leadership workshops, and mentorship programs.

“Receiving this award for the fifth time is a testament to our long-term commitment to Cambodia’s sustainable future,” said Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer of Prince Holding Group. “Prince Group remains focused on building opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen communities. Our efforts will continue to evolve in response to Cambodia’s needs.”

Beyond scholarships, Chen Zhi has supported education and vocational training through key partnerships. A partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore has established an educational exchange program designed to enhance cross-cultural learning and entrepreneurial skills for Cambodian students. Meanwhile, the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center continues to equip young Cambodians with specialized Swiss watchmaking skills, providing them with career pathways in a high-precision industry.

Prince Foundation also strengthens healthcare access and supports mine action initiatives. In 2024, it launched an internal donation drive for Kantha Bopha’s ’10K Riel, 10K Donors’ campaign, dedicated to pediatric healthcare in Cambodia.

Additionally, Prince Foundation crafted impactful public relations content in partnership with the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) at the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World. Prince Foundation also co-developed the Saving All From EO (SAFE) chatbot, an educational tool designed to provide accessible, user-friendly guidance on recognizing and avoiding landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).

As Prince Holding Group moves forward, it remains committed to working alongside government agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners to advance sustainable development in Cambodia. Through targeted CSR initiatives, Prince Group continues its mission of “Building a Better Future for Cambodia.”

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LFC and adidas reunite with new multi-year partnership

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LIVERPOOL, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Liverpool Football Club and adidas have agreed a new multi-year partnership that will see the sportswear giant once again become the club’s official kit partner.

From 1st August 2025 Liverpool FC will wear the iconic three stripes for the third time in its illustrious history, with adidas supplying a range of match kit, training kit and culture wear to all men’s, women’s, academy teams and LFC Foundation staff.

LFC and adidas partnered together through some of the club’s most successful eras and memorable trophy lifts, first from 1985-1996 and again from 2006-2012. During this time the Reds secured an array of silverware, including three top-flight domestic league titles and three FA Cup wins.

The adidas kit is synonymous with success at LFC and considered among the most universally loved strips, and a fan favourite, among large sections of supporters.

Billy Hogan, chief executive officer, Liverpool Football Club, said: “Everyone at the club is incredibly excited to welcome adidas back into the LFC family. We have enjoyed fantastic success together in the past and created some of the most iconic LFC kits of all time. adidas and Liverpool share an ambition of success and we couldn’t be more excited to partner together again as we look forward to creating more incredible kits to help drive on pitch performance. We’d like to thank Nike for their support over the last five years and wish them well for the future”

Bjørn Gulden, chief executive officer, adidas, added: “We are extremely excited that adidas and Liverpool Football Club are teaming up once again. The club is one of the biggest and most iconic names in world football with a huge fan base. The jerseys worn during previous partnerships are some of the greatest ever created. We are honored to once again provide the players with cutting-edge technology to perform at the highest level and are looking forward to creating more classics for the fans.”

Details of the new adidas Liverpool kits – home and away – will be revealed via club and adidas channels and available to purchase from 1st August 2025.

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Unity Group Announces the Issuance of Carbon Emission Rights, Ongoing Projects Expected to Reduce 25 Million Tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Sustainable development is a global goal. Energy conservation, emission reduction, and achieving zero emissions and carbon neutrality are important ways to reach this goal.

Recently, Unity Group Holdings International Limited (1539.HK) hosted the International Carbon Emission Day Conference in Malaysia. At the event, Unity Group launched a structured carbon emission management plan and established a strategic partnership with Datuk Dr. Eric H’ng, a global expert in carbon emission standards and management.

“We gather here as a global community to address climate change and transition from global warming to global cooling,” said Mansfield Wong, Chairman and CEO of Unity Group.

Global Carbon Emission Initiative Achieves Major Progress

Unity Group, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015, is an international ESG pioneer and leader in sustainable development. The group focuses on energy-saving solutions, renewable energy, ESG digitalization, and vertical indoor agriculture.

In recent years, carbon emission rights have grown in importance. Based on total volume control and trading mechanisms, companies exceeding their allocated rights must purchase additional emission rights.

This Conference gathered ESG practitioners from Malaysia, Australia, Chinese Mainland, Chinese Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Chinese Taiwan. This milestone event marks significant progress in global carbon emission collaboration.

At the conference, Mansfield Wong outlined the company’s phased sustainable development strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

During the conference, Unity Group formally established a strategic partnership with Datuk Dr. Eric H’ng, who has been appointed as Unity Group’s Chief Researcher.

Unity Group also launched a carbon emission management plan to help companies offset emissions and fund global sustainable projects.

“Unity Group is the first company in the lighting industry to adopt carbon emission rights management globally,” Datuk Dr. Eric H’ng stated at the meeting. The company achieves significant energy conservation and emission reduction by promoting highly efficient energy-saving lighting fixtures.

Unity Group’s ultra-high efficiency ESG lighting fixtures save 75% more energy than others on the market. It has also actively promoted these fixtures in Selangor, Malaysia.

The project has been ongoing for two years and is now accelerating. The significant energy savings from these fixtures are laying the foundation for Unity Group to gain substantial carbon emission rights benefits.

In recent years, global carbon emission rights trading volume has been increasing. With ongoing improvements in lighting energy efficiency, Unity Group is expected to generate significant income from carbon emission rights trading.

At the meeting, Datuk Dr. Eric H’ng stated, “Malaysia ranks among Asia’s highest in carbon emission pricing, with prices expected to double by 2030. Businesses must act now to offset emissions, and Unity Group is leading this trend.”

May Become the First Company Listed in Both China and Malaysia

Unity Group was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015 and has achieved significant development with capital market support. In recent years, the company has steadily grown and increased its influence in ESG and sustainable development.

Unity Group has been planning a secondary listing in Malaysia, as previously announced. On November 20, 2024, the company disclosed it is discussing this plan with an advisor for a listing on the Malaysian Stock Exchange.

Unity Group’s secondary listing in Malaysia is progressing steadily. Once completed, it will become the first company listed in both Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Its listing in Malaysia will significantly boost its liquidity and attract more diverse investors, potentially enhancing the company’s valuation. This will also provide greater trading convenience for Malaysian investors, better reflecting the company’s overall value.

In addition, Unity Group has long been active in the Malaysian market, including a three-year collaboration with the Selangor State Government on ESG initiatives. Its secondary listing in Malaysia will further grow the company.

In fact, as early as August 2024, Group subsidiary Synergy ESCO (Malaysia), reached a strategic cooperation with Malaysia’s largest financial institution.

Unity Group has gained a financing limit of 50 million ringgit (about 90 million Hong Kong dollars) from Malaysia’s largest bank to support its ESG-compliant energy efficiency projects nationwide. With continued market expansion in Malaysia and progress on its secondary listing, the company is poised for faster growth

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Laos Prepares for 2025 Digital Census with Training Initiatives

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Enumerators collect data from residents during the 2024 pilot census in Sekong province. (Photo: UNFPA)

On the top floor of the four-story Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) building, located about 10 kilometers from Vientiane’s city center, a group of trainees focused on their computer screens as they learned to use new digital technology for the upcoming census.

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Yuexiu Transport recorded net profit of RMB 660 million with stable final dividend of 13 HK cents per share

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – Yuexiu Transport (01052) announced 2024 annual results and recorded revenue of RMB3,867 million. Profit attributable to shareholders was RMB657 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 14.2%. The drop in profit was mainly due to decline in revenue and the expiration of toll collection right of Northern Ring Road. Nonetheless, starting from May, the Wuhuang Expressway, which completes with the Han’e Expressway, underwent closure for reconstruction and expansion. The Company successfully has managed the traffic divseron from the Wuhuang Expressway. As a result, the average daily toll revenue of Han’e Expressway boasted a significant year-on-year increase of 58.1% during the Year, and brought an important contribution to the Company’s overall toll revenue.

The Board has recommended the payment of a final dividend for 2024 of HK$0.13 per share. Together with the interim dividend of HK$0.12 per share paid, the total dividend for the full year of 2024 is HK$0.25 per share, equivalent to the annual dividend payout ratio of 58.5%.

In November 2024, Yuexiu Transport completed its acquisition of 55% equity interests in Henan Yuexiu Pinglin Expressway Company. The acquisition proved successful in the Company’s expansion of asset portfolio, deepening of its strategic presence in Central China and the synergistic interaction between the incubation platform and the listed company platform. With geographical advantage and healthy profitability, Henan Pinglin Expressway delivered immediate positive profit contribution to the Company after consolidating the financial statement, which recorded an increase of RMB51 million in toll revenue and increase of RMB9 million in profit attributable to shareholders. The acquisition has provided growth momentum in Yuexiu Transport’s future profit and enhanced shareholders’ return. Moreover, the Company seized the opportunity to dispose 60% equity interests of Jinxiong Expressway by RMB190 million and realized a disposal gain of approximately RMB65 million, boosting its profit attributable to shareholders. Through the optimization of asset structure and management, the quality of the Company’s assets has been further enhanced.

In 2024, the Company further optimized its debt structure through diverse measures. By the end of 2024, the weighted average financing rate of the Company was 2.72%, dropped by 0.52 percentage points compared to the end of 2023, and its debt duration was further extended. The optimized financial structure has further strengthened the Company’s ability to effectively withstand risks and leverage opportunities for growth amid market votalility.

On 29 April 2024, the land for the GNSR Expressway R&E Project was approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Later, on 20 June, the construction permit was granted by the Department of Transport of Guangdong Province. With completed necessary pre-construction procedures, the R&E Project advanced to its next stage with construction currently in full swing and overall progress meeting expectations. The GNSR Expressway R&E Project will bolster the Company’s most important revenue-generating asset, expand the scale of the Company’s asset and is expected to extend the toll operating period, consolidating the Company’s long-term profitability and enabling Yuexiu Transport to deepen its regional footprint in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Yuexiu Transport is committed to becoming a leading transport infrastructure asset management company in China under the guidance of the “3331” development strategy, which includes improving the three platforms (listed platform, REITs platform and incubation platform), enhancing the three core abilities (investment ability, operation and maintenance and construction management ability and capital operation ability) and focusing on three directions (expressway main business, key areas and expansion of related auxiliary businesses). The Company will continue to grasp the strategic opportunity period for expressway investment and mergers and acquisitions. Gaining its foothold in Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macau Greater Bay Area and Central and Eastern China, expanding its presence in other developing areas benefiting from continued urbanisation and industrialisation going forward, making full use of the incubation platform model and exploring opportunities of investing in reconstruction and expansion of quality assets, the Group insists on strengthening and expanding its infrastructure business mainly based on toll roads.Hashtag: #YuexiuTransport

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VinUniversity and NTU Singapore to establish a strategic, comprehensive and long-term alliance

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – VinUniversity (VinUni) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU – Singapore) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic, comprehensive, and long-term partnership. This milestone brings VinUni closer to its ambition of joining the ranks of the world’s top 100 universities, reinforcing Vietnam’s position as a pioneer in science and technology.

To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and other senior government officials witnessed the MOU exchange ceremony between VinUniversity and NTU Singapore on March 13, 2025.
To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and other senior government officials witnessed the MOU exchange ceremony between VinUniversity and NTU Singapore on March 13, 2025.

The MOU exchange ceremony took place in the presence of To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and other senior government officials.

Under the MOU framework, VinUni and NTU will collaborate comprehensively in various fields, including but not limited to Computer Science, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (AI), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & Intelligent Mobility, AI in Materials Science & Engineering, and Health Sciences.

The NTU-VinUni alliance will encompass six key initiatives: faculty exchange and secondment programs, establishment of joint research centers and teams, recruitment of postdoctoral scholars and PhD researchers, co-organization of scientific and technological conferences, and development of research lab infrastructure in critical fields.

Professor Ho Teck Hua, NTU Singapore President, said: “NTU is honoured to play a role in strengthening the strong relationship between Singapore and Vietnam, which is a key ASEAN partner. NTU and VinUniversity are developing a talent pipeline for nation building. By working together, we can strengthen research excellence at both our institutions and develop Singapore and Vietnam as science and technology hubs.”

Dr. Le Mai Lan, Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup and President of VinUniversity Council, said: “Forming a strategic, comprehensive and long-term alliance with NTU Singapore is a milestone in our internal capacity development strategy toward realising VinUni’s vision to become one of the top 100 in the world. NTU is a world-renowned university with outstanding achievements in academic and research. Notably, VinUni and NTU share the same spirit of taking action with speedy pace and strong commitment. Our close geographical position and similar cultural values will serve as the foundation for us to collaborate in research and innovation, enabling science and technology to become a significant factor in the new rising era of Vietnam.”

Following the MOU signing, VinUni leadership met with NTU scientists and researchers from several NTU schools, corporate and research laboratories, such as the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and NTU Entrepreneurship Academy.

With a practical approach, decisive actions, and a fast-paced execution, VinUni and NTU are confident that their strategic alliance will drive groundbreaking advancements in research and talent development while propelling Vietnam’s science and technology to new heights on the global stage.

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About VinUniversity

VinUni, established in 2019, is a private, non-profit university in Vietnam founded by Vingroup, with a mission to educate future talents. In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest university globally to receive the QS 5-star overall rating under the latest standards of QS – Quacquarelli Symonds (UK), one of the world’s most reputable educational ranking organizations.

Since its founding, VinUni has proactively partnered with world – renowned universities over the past five years, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania.

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About Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges.

NTU is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities, the University’s main campus is also frequently listed among the world’s most beautiful. Known for its sustainability, NTU has achieved 100% Green Mark Platinum certification for all its eligible building projects. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a medical campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

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Beijing to Roll Out AI Lessons for Primary, Secondary Students

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Beijing to Roll Out AI Lessons for Primary, Secondary Students
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AFP – All primary and secondary schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence classes later this year, Chinese state media reported on 12 March, in China’s latest efforts to accelerate AI development and foster talent in the sector.

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DHL Express Hong Kong becomes the Official Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park

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Both parties will collaborate to drive the growth of sports and entertainment events to the city and help to foster the development of Hong Kong into a premier hub for mega live events


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 March 2025 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been appointed as the Official Partner of the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP). The partnership demonstrates both organizations’ mutual commitment to bringing world-class mega events to Hong Kong, further strengthening the city’s position as Asia’s Event Capital.

DHL Express Hong Kong becomes the Official Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park. (Left) Mr. John Sharkey, CEO, KTSP; (Right) Andy Chiang, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau
DHL Express Hong Kong becomes the Official Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park. (Left) Mr. John Sharkey, CEO, KTSP; (Right) Andy Chiang, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau

Through this partnership, DHL will support KTSP in welcoming a variety of international, large-scale sports and entertainment events to Hong Kong. This collaboration enhances DHL’s brand visibility to audiences at home and abroad, contributing to the growth of Hong Kong’s mega events economy.

“We are delighted that DHL Express is our Official Partner. We look forward to enhancing the experience of our world-class mega events together. With KTSP as Hong Kong’s home venue, we are committed to bringing more international sports, cultural, and entertainment events to Hong Kong, further transforming the city into an event capital and creating new growth opportunities,” said Mr. John Sharkey, CEO, KTSP.

“DHL Express is honored to be the Official Partner of KTSP. This underscores our long-term commitment to Hong Kong’s development. In line with our purpose of ‘Connecting People, Improving Lives,’ we are excited to support KTSP in hosting world-class large-scale events. Through our shared values of innovation and mission to promote Hong Kong as a hub for live events, we will connect local and international audiences with their favorite sports teams, athletes, and artists. We believe we can better position Hong Kong as an attractive destination for the sports, cultural, arts and music lovers,” said Andy Chiang, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau.

One of the main events in 2025 for KTSP is the Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour in April, for which DHL is the Official Logistics Partner. As Coldplay’s Official Logistics Partner, DHL is helping to reduce the tour’s transport emissions by for example leveraging Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which generates up to 85% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional jet fuel.

The partnership with KTSP reinforces DHL’s long-term commitment to the sports and entertainment industry at both local and global levels. With a long history of partnering with some of the world’s most prestigious events and teams – including Formula 1, Formula E and Manchester United – DHL connects people from all over the world, enabling fans to engage with their favorite sports teams and artists. Locally, DHL is the Official Partner of Hong Kong China Rugby, nurturing talented local athletes to help them realize their full potential on the international stage.

Officially opened on 1 March 2025, Kai Tak Sports Park is Hong Kong’s largest integrated sports and entertainment landmark. Featuring a multi-purpose stadium and a variety of sports and leisure facilities, the park supports the government’s goals of boosting tourism, promoting sports development, and hosting major sporting and entertainment events, thereby contributing to the city’s economic development and cultural exchange.
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About Kai Tak Sports Park

Kai Tak Sports Park is a fully integrated sports, leisure and entertainment destination. The 28-hectare Sports Park will be part of the redevelopment on the site of the old Hong Kong International Airport in Kai Tak. The Sports Park features a 50,000-seat Main Stadium (named Kai Tak Stadium) with a retractable roof, IndoorSport Centre (named Kai Tak Arena) with the flexibility to host community sports and events of up to 10,000 seats, and a Public Sports Ground (named Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground) with a capacity of 5,000 seats. These venues will be complemented with extensive public open spaces for events and leisure together with retail and harbour front dining spaces.

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81.8 billion euros in 2023. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

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