HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 March 2023 – In conjunction with World Water Day, Healthy Seas is proud to announce it has expanded its geographic focus and launches activities to Hong Kong.
Healthy Seas is an environmental nonprofit organization founded in 2013 that began its marine conservation work in the Netherlands. Today, the organisation operates in 20 countries throughout the world, including many countries in Europe, the United States, New Zealand and through its recent collaboration with Ghost Diving Korea and now Ghost Diving Hong Kong, has expanded to Asia, with regular activities in the Sai Kung Area – Port Shelter, Nine Pins Island Group, East Dam with regular ghost net cleanup projects.
Ghost net removal
On March 18th, the Ghost Diving Hong Kong volunteer team kicked off its collaboration with Healthy Seas and with support from DWS Group, successfully recovered about 120kgs of gill nets in the area of Sharp Island, Hap Mun Bay, Sai Kung. Although gill nets are typically very light, they are also the deadliest type of marine litter to marine animals.
Recently, the volunteers had recovered another 150 meters of net from the same location, while a third dive will be necessary and planned in the upcoming period to remove the nets that are still left underwater and continuing to threaten marine life.
“We are extremely proud to be working with Healthy Seas and the Ghost Diving Foundation in order to remove these nets and through our work we hope to spread the message and educate the Hong Kong community to the important role we all share to remove marine pollution, not just ghost gear but debris of all forms,” says Andrew Couch, Coordinator of Ghost Diving Hong Kong
The ghost fishing problem
It is estimated that 640,000 tons of fishing gear are lost or abandoned in the seas and oceans each year. It is plastic waste that does not biodegrade, remaining hundreds of years in the environment, all the while losing tiny particles called microplastics that end up in the food chain. The phenomenon takes the name “ghost fishing” because the nets that are made to appear invisible underwater are trapping and killing all manner of marine animals including turtles, fish, mammals and birds that get entangled, suffer and eventually die.
Fishing practices & trawling ban in Hong Kong
Capture fishing and aquaculture have a long history in Hong Kong, with the conservation of the environment and the well being of the fishing industry being at the forefront of the Hong Kong government’s agenda. Over the past few years, there has been a proactive approach to promote the conservation and preservation of Hong Kong’s marine habitat.
Since December 2012, there has been a ban on trawling within Hong Kong coastal waters to try to restore the damaged seabed. Combined with the Fisheries Protection Ordinance which is designed to regulate the size of local fishing vessels, these efforts aim at controlling fishing practices that resulted in the depletion and destruction of Hong Kong’s marine biodiversity.
Despite the efforts that have been made to conserve Hong Kong’s marine environment, there still remain challenges for the protection of the sea and coastline surrounding Hong Kong. For example, the numerous small speed boats that operate daily and deploy fine gill nets often for hundreds of meters along the sea floor. These are often lost or discarded becoming a major hazard to all marine life as well as the divers who enjoy Hong Kong’s waters. Volunteer divers also encounter the remains of nets from the trawlers that were lost or abandoned long ago and caught on submerged rocks and reefs (both natural and artificial) and aim to remove them from the ocean floor.
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About Healthy Seas
Healthy Seas is a non-profit organisation with a mission to remove waste from the seas, in particular fishing nets, and ensure marine litter will become a valuable resource. Nylon fishing nets are regenerated into ECONYL® yarn, a high-quality raw material used to create new products, such as socks, swimwear, sportswear or carpets, while other types of plastic nets are also reused, becoming jewelry, accessories or provided for research and education purposes. Since its founding in 2013, Healthy Seas has collected over 905 tons of fishing nets and other marine litter with the help of volunteer divers and fishers.
Policemen with guns take positions on a street near the neighborhood of a gunman's house in Phetchaburi province, southwest of Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. ( Photo : AP )
BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand said Wednesday they cordoned off a neighborhood in a city southwest of the capital and trapped a gunman inside his house after he shot dead at least three people and wounded several others.
The Kaisone Phomvihane avenue (photo: Laos Economic News)
Head of the Department of Public Works and Transport, Mr. Soulivanh Phommahaxay, recently spoke to residents about the construction of a pedestrian bridge at “LAK 5” on Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue in Vientiane Capital, following concerns raised on social media.
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 23 March 2023 – Prince Holding Group (PHG) recently welcomed three distinguished CEOs to its Swiss watchmaking vocational training center, Prince Horology. The delegation comprised of Mr. Anthony Galliano of Cambodia Investment Management, Mr. Matthew Care of Australia’s Digital Classifieds Group, and Mr. Tom O’Sullivan of realestate.com.kh.
The delegation had the chance to tour the classrooms and engage with the students. The esteemed delegates also witnessed the use of state-of-the-art equipment in delivering a curriculum designed to meet Swiss standards.
Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer of Prince Holding Group, expressed his gratitude for the visit, stating, “We are honored to host these dynamic leaders, learn from their extensive experience and showcase our human capital development program. In particular, Anthony’s immense contribution to the growth of Cambodia is truly remarkable and will be remembered for years to come.”
Prince Horology was founded by Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group. This year, Prince Horology accepted its first two female students, in addition to its first student from Switzerland. The admission reinforces its dedication to providing top-notch education and promoting gender diversity. The inaugural batch of six Cambodian watchmakers is also currently serving as apprentices in the school to further refine their horological skills.
During the visit, Mr. Anthony Galliano commended Prince Horology’s commitment to human capital development. “The students and apprentices at Prince Horology are testaments to the fact that hard work and dedication to learning can open immense opportunities for Cambodian youth, and create a brighter future for the Kingdom,” he added.
At Prince Horology, students have access to Swiss-trained professionals with more than 60 years of combined experience in Swiss watchmaking and Swiss watchmaking education. Namely, the experience with The Swatch Group and Richemont, as well as world-renowned Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program (WOSTEP).
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About Prince Holding Group
Prince Holding Group is one of Cambodia’s largest business groups spanning across real estate development, financial services, and consumer services.
Prince Holding Group’s key business units in Cambodia include Prince Real Estate Group, Prince Huan Yu Real Estate Group, Prince Bank, Cambodia Airways, Belt Road Capital Management, as well as Awesome Global Investment Group. Via its subsidiaries, Prince Holding Group has over 100 businesses in Cambodia operating in real estate development, banking, finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverages, lifestyle sectors, etc.
Leveraging a network of industrial, business, and financial professionals across Asia, Prince Holding Group is firmly committed to the long-term development of Cambodia.
At the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center in Cambodia, students learn the art of contemporary watchmaking through a comprehensive and practically based educational program that is unique in the Asia-Pacific region.
In this unique setting, students remain faithful to centuries of traditional Swiss watchmaking expertise. Through an unparalleled investment in modern state-of-the-art specialized equipment and technical know-how, the Prince Horology Vocational Training Center in Cambodia offers students an incredible opportunity to learn the art of Swiss watchmaking and gain skills which will serve them for a lifetime.
Appointments signal the company’s commitment to Asia Pacific
Infobip leads local and global businesses toward a conversational future
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 23 March 2023– Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has appointed Ruslana Reznikova as Vice President and General Manager, APAC & Eurasia, and Velid Begovic as Vice President, Revenue, APAC. The leadership appointments signal the company’s commitment to Asia Pacific and its objective to deliver improved business results for companies in the region by simplifying how they connect and engage with their customers at scale. Reznikova, who was previously the Managing Director, Eurasia, will leverage her deep understanding of the enterprise sector to help businesses execute their customer engagement strategies. At the same time, Begovic, previously Sales Director, APAC, will play an essential role in driving digital transformation with his expertise in cloud-based communications technology.
To further drive omnichannel customer experiences across APAC, the company has also appointed two Sales Directors, Tina Wang for North APAC and Cecile Perez Tizon for South APAC. Together, the new leadership team will enable companies to meet fast-evolving consumer demands in the region, helping them achieve better customer engagement with innovative omnichannel communication technology that creates seamless interactions between businesses and customers.
Silvio Kutic, CEO at Infobip, said: “Our commitment to the APAC region is not just a business strategy; it’s a reflection of our deep respect for the rich cultural diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative potential of this dynamic region. With our new leadership team in place, we are confident that we have the right people, with the right skills and vision, to steer our company towards a successful future.”
Infobip has been at the forefront of transforming the customer experience landscape through omnichannel solutions available on a single platform. The company is committed to enabling businesses to provide personalized interactions and paving the way for businesses across the region to create a direct, trusted, always-on connection throughout the customer journey—through the channels customers prefer.
Ruslana Reznikova, Vice President and General Manager, APAC & Eurasia, said: “Infobip is on an ambitious journey to help brands and businesses build and intelligently orchestrate all engagement activities across their customers’ lifecycles. As we embark on this next chapter, we are focused on enabling businesses with enhanced digital capabilities to lay the foundation for a conversational future built on connected experiences.”
Velid Begovic, Vice President Revenue, APAC, said: “The Asia Pacific region encompasses a wide range of diverse customer expectations. To capitalize on the potential opportunities and fulfil the demands of customers, both local and global businesses, can leverage omnichannel communications to develop always-on services and offer personalized interactions that foster trust and loyalty.”
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About Infobip
Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip’s omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. With over a decade of industry experience, Infobip has expanded to 70+ offices globally. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and ‘things’ in 6 continents connected to over 9,700+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić, Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić.
Recent award wins include:
Infobip named a leader in the CPaaS Leaderboard, Juniper Research (February 2023)
Infobip named a leader in the CCaaS Leaderboard, Juniper Research (Aug 2022)
Omdia Ranks Infobip as Leader in CPaaS Universe Report (May 2022)
Ranked the leading service provider in CPaaS by Juniper Research in its new Competitor Leaderboard CPaaS Vendors (October 2021)
Infobip named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) 2021 Vendor Assessment (doc #US46746221, May 2021)
Best A2P SMS provider for the fourth year running by mobile operators and enterprises in ROCCO’s annual Messaging Vendor Benchmarking Report
Best CPaaS Provider of the Year, Best RCS Provider of the Year, and Mover & Shaker in Telco Innovation at the 2021 Juniper Digital Awards
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen attends with French President Emmanuel Macron, a joint press conference prior to their meeting at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on Dec. 13, 2022. Hun Sen met Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a visit to his ally that underscores increasingly close political and diplomatic ties between the two Asian countries. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, Pool, File)
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Two anti-government activists in Cambodia were charged in court Wednesday with insulting the king and incitement to commit a felony for comments they made on social media about Prime Minister Hun Sen and King Norodom Sihamoni.
ECONYL® yarn, a high-quality raw material used to create new products, such as socks, swimwear, sportswear or carpets, while other types of plastic nets are also reused, becoming jewelry, accessories or provided for research and education purposes. Since its founding in 2013, Healthy Seas has collected over 905 tons of fishing nets and other marine litter with the help of volunteer divers and fishers. 
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