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Zeal Asset Management won two Outstanding Achiever House Awards in Greater China Equity and Absolute Return, and one Best-In-Class House Award in Long/Short Equity in BENCHMARK Fund of the Year Awards 2021

  • Zeal Asset Management Limited (ZEAL) is an asset management firm established in 2009
  • ZEAL is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 November 2022 – ZEAL was awarded 1) Greater China Equity- OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER, House Awards, 2) Absolute Return – OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER, House Awards, and 3) Long/Short Equity – BEST-IN-CLASS, House Awards in BENCHMARK Fund of the Year Awards 2021, Hong Kong*. The awards recognize that ZEAL’s strategies have provided consistently strong risk-adjusted performance, relative to peers.

“We are honored to receive these recognitions from Benchmark, and it is a great encouragement to us, and especially to our Equity Investment team who have guided our Greater China portfolio for over ten years.” said Franco Ngan, Chief Executive Officer of ZEAL. “At Zeal, we apply the principles of value investing within the context of Greater China equities. Our investment team is focused on identifying and exploiting the investment opportunities arising from market inefficiencies through rigorous fundamental research.”

The House Awards recognize managers of various asset classes and strategies for delivering sustained, consistent outperformance on a risk-adjusted basis. Benchmark has received total of 330+ submissions in 2021 Benchmark Fund of the Year Awards.
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About ZEAL

ZEAL is an asset management company based in Hong Kong with a global clientele. ZEAL manages SFC authorized+ and unauthorized funds, and managed accounts with an aim to uncover differentiated investments in the Greater China market that deliver alpha returns. Our clients include sovereign wealth fund, private banks, fund of funds, family offices, as well as individual investors from Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Since 2020, ZEAL became a signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), committing to integrating ESG issues in investment analysis and investment decisions.

About our Greater China Long/Short Equity Strategy

  • Flagship long/short strategy launched in January 2010
  • A Greater China long/short equity strategy emphasizing original fundamental research and value style bottom-up stock-picking. Our investment universe includes China-related companies listed in Hong Kong and overseas, Shanghai and Shenzhen A and B shares, and companies listed in Taiwan


About our Greater China Long-only Equity Strategy

  • Flagship long-only strategy launched in September 2010
  • A Hong Kong/Mainland China long-only equity strategy with bias on HK equity

About Benchmark Fund of the Year Awards

The 18th Benchmark Fund of the Year Awards organized by WealthAsia Media (“WAM”) has gained a solid industry reputation for running distinguished awards safeguarded by powerful gatekeepers from global institutions. The awards can be interpreted as a buy-side driven and a client-centric initiative. Banks’ gatekeepers and service users such as asset owners will dominate the awards’ decision-making process. The awards also raise awareness of responsible investing and drive better practices in responsible and sustainable investing.

+SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) authorization is not a recommendation or endorsement of the funds nor does it guarantee the commercial merits of the funds or its performance. It does not mean the funds are suitable for all investors nor is it an endorsement of its suitability for any particular investor or class of investors.

Disclaimer:

Investments involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Investors should be aware that the price of shares may go down as well as up as the investments are subject to market fluctuations and to the risks inherent in all investments. Past Performance is not indicative of future performance. This material has not been reviewed by SFC in Hong Kong and is issued by Zeal Asset Management Limited.

*BENCHMARK House Awards are based on the qualitative methodologies and tools determined by BENCHMARK and reflect the performance data between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021. For more information about the methodology, please visit

Prince Holding Group Amongst Global Corporates Recognised for CSR Excellence at 14th Global CSR & ESG Awards 2022

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – Media OutReach – 4 November 2022 – Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia’s largest business groups, is pleased to announce that it has secured two awards at the 14th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards, winning Best Community Programme Award and Best Country Award for Overall CSR Excellence & ESG Award in Cambodia.

Prince Holding Group Chairman Neak Oknha Chen Zhi

Other fellow awardees across the ASEAN region include Maybank Foundation in Malaysia, Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam and PT Astra International TBK in Indonesia.

Organized by Singapore-based Pinnacle Group International, the Global CSR & ESG Awards seek to recognize outstanding CSR and ESG initiatives within the Asia Pacific region. Prince Holding Group was highlighted for its uninterrupted investments into Cambodia’s economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It is our honor to be part of the immense public-private efforts to aid the swift recovery of Cambodia in the past two years as we placed the interests of our employees and consumers as top priorities in overcoming the pandemic,” said Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer at Prince Holding Group. “We worked alongside various stakeholders and will continue to reinvest in educational, healthcare and community causes to contribute to Cambodia’s sustainable development.”

Prince Holding Group’s efforts in driving sustainable development in Cambodia’s real estate, financial services and consumer services sectors, together with the CSR efforts of its philanthropic arm Prince Foundation, have resulted in the Group being recognized for 13 regional and international awards in 2022.

With total assets under management exceeding US$2 billion across various projects in real estate, financial services and consumer services, Prince Holding Group is one of Cambodia’s key business groups. By the end of 2022, Prince Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Group, is set to recruit the second batch of Chen Zhi Scholars as part of a seven-year scholarship programme supporting 400 university students in Cambodia.

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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, and 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.

Moving forward, Prince Holding Group will continue to seek out opportunities to play an important role in Cambodia, through partnerships or direct investments into key industries for the betterment of Cambodians and the local economy.

Lao Hotels, Restaurants Are All Set to Welcome Tourists in the High Season

Image by tawatchai07 on Freepik

Hotels and restaurants in Laos have upgraded their standards to provide an even better service for tourists during high season, says an industry representative.

Lao Govt Sends its Condolence to India Following Bridge Collapse

Morbi Suspension Bridge collapsed on 30 October.

Lao leaders sent a message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing their deep sorrow after the suspension bridge collapse in the state of Gujarat.

Meth Addict with Knife Hovers Around Daycare Center in Thailand

CCTV footage from outside the daycare center Non Suwan sub district.

Following the devastating attack in Nong Bua Lamphu that claimed the lives of 38 people including 24 children, a man under the influence of the drug Methamphetamine was seen roaming around a daycare center in Non Suwan sub-district, Buriram province, northeast Thailand.

Hong Seh Motors Launches New Website For Affordable Car Leasing & Commercial EV Leasing Plans

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 November 2022 – Premier car leasing company in Singapore, Hong Seh Motors, is announcing the launch of their new website. With this announcement, Hong Seh Motors is heralding a new age in car leasing in Singapore.

Aspiring car owners are bogged down and intimidated by sky-high COE prices and other fees when buying a car. But Hong Seh Motors aims to make car rental more seamless and affordable for the everyday Singaporean.

This website will become an all-in-one platform for leasing some of the top car brands in the country. Those who want to lease a vehicle for an affordable monthly fee can now do so through this platform, allowing them to pick a make and model of their choosing.

Some car brands carried by Hong Seh Motors include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Lexus. They also have the latest models, allowing drivers the chance to use newly-released vehicles for personal or corporate use.

As a Singapore first, Hong Seh Motors also offers electric van rental in Singapore. Businesses that need a more sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transport for commercial purposes will surely welcome Hong Seh Motors’ affordable EV rental packages. They can choose from several models from top EV brands, like DFSK and BYD.

Drivers can choose from two flexible car leasing packages: Lease-to-Own and Comprehensive Leasing. The first option allows them to buy out the car at the end of the lease.

Meanwhile, the Comprehensive Leasing Plan gives them a choice to renew the lease or swap the vehicle for another model after the lease.

Everything has already been covered by Hong Seh Motors — from the insurance and road tax to regular maintenance and servicing. Drivers need not worry about bidding for COEs, paying the road tax, or choosing a car insurance policy.

Instead, these flexible car leasing packages give them a chance to immediately drive their dream car on Singapore roads.

Simple, fast, and accessible. No other company does it better than Hong Seh Motors.

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About Hong Seh Motors

Hong Seh Motors was established 40 years ago in 1982 as a car dealership and leasing company for top-of-the-line luxury and performance cars in Singapore. It has since expanded its offerings by adding electric vehicles and other affordable car brands to its lineup.

Through car leasing, private individuals and businesses are offered a much more affordable way of navigating around Singapore’s major thoroughfares, as opposed to car ownership. Ultimately, Hong Seh Motors’ flexible plans set the gold standard when it comes to vehicle leasing in the Lion City.

Lao Govt Holds Ceremony to Return Remains of Missing US Soldiers

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremony to hand over the remains of two soldiers who disappeared during the war in Laos at Vientiane’s Wattay Airport on Wednesday.

“Together, Restart from Heart” Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement 2022 Shopping Rewards Scheme, Pop-up Store, Workshop Support social enterprise with consumption

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 3 November 2022 – The 11th Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement (TECM) organised by the Fullness Social Enterprises Society (FSES) is themed with “Together, Restart from Heart” this year and the “Ethical Consumption Month” will be specially held in November 2022. Ms. Kelly Chen, who has been a keen supporter of the movement, continues her support as the Ambassador for the tenth consecutive year, starring in TECM promotional video and photoshoot. Starting from November 1st 2022, there will be a series of events including Shopping Rewards Scheme, Ethical Consumption Pop-up store, and social enterprise workshops for general public.

In the post pandemic period, the Ethical Consumption Month aims at encouraging the public to meet with social enterprises in the community, and promoting the concept of “consume to pay it forward”, thus creating positive social impacts via daily consumptions in local social enterprises. Not only high quality products and services enchants people, the social missions behind each social enterprises are also inspiring.

Key Activity 1 – Online and Offline Rewards

The Shopping Rewards Scheme is one of the highlights of Ethical Consumption Month. In November 2022, consumers will receive a coupon with both special discounts that can be used in physical stores and on TECM MALL (www.tecmmall.hk), when a purchase is made at designated social enterprises or on TECM MALL, with no minimal purchase amount.

Shopping Rewards Scheme

Date: November 1st to 30th, 2022
Details: www.tecm.hk/tc/shopping-rewards/srs2022

*Rewards are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis and while stocks last.

Key Activity 2 – Ethical Consumption Pop-up Store

This year, FSES is delighted to collaborate with Joyful and Health Chinese Medicine Centre to hold an Ethical Consumption Pop-Up Store at their branch in Tseung Kwan O Plaza. There is an amazing line-up of brands that promote sustainable and healthy lifestyle. From hand-made batik dyeing headband to Chinese-cuisine sauces made by locally farmed vegetables, to pesticides-and-fertilizer-free teas, over 10 social enterprise brands with healthy and made-in-Hong-Kong products are here for you to buy. Visit the pop-up store every Saturday from November 1st 2022 and complete a simple mission to receive a special gift!

Ethical Consumption Pop-up Store

Date: November 1st to 30th, 2022
Time: Monday to Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm; 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Joyful and Health Chinese Medicine Centre (Shop 1-089, Level 1, Tseung Kwan O Plaza)

Ms. Kelly Chen, the Ambassador of TECM 2022, shot a promotional video for the “Ethical Consumption Month” earlier. She was deeply interested in the social enterprise workshops, and learnt to make the famous steamed glutinous rice cake (cha kwo) from the master of Time to Gold.

Key Activity 3 – Experience Social Enterprise Workshop

Social enterprise has far more to offer than competitive products. To demystify the great work of social enterprise, nothing is better than a direct engagement. Featured social enterprise workshops are specially offered at an incredible trial price of HK$11. The featured workshops include animal-shaped cha kwo making, coffee brewing, as well as eco-friendly cultivation of mushrooms. Not only can participants experience a hands-on session in making various products, but also to understand the fascinating stories of each social enterprise. The takeaways will definitely be more than just an ordinary purchase!

HK$11 Workshops by Social Enterprise

Date: November 26th, 2022
Time: Saturday 1pm – 2pm
Location: Room B, 3/F, Shun Luen Factory Building, 86 To Kwa Wan Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon
Register now: www.tecmmall.hk

Featured Workshops

  1. Time to Gold – Preserving traditional handicraft; fostering women empowerment and elderly employment (Original price: $288/ person)

    Speaking of traditional snacks, what pop up in your mind? Here is a new experience!

    Our granny master will offer hands-on teaching on using powder of natural fruit and vegetable as well as creativity to make adorable steamed glutinous rice cake (cha kwo). Apart from photogenetic products and instagramable snapshots, participants will also learn the Hakka’s traditional customs.

  2. FAIRTASTE – Advocating fair trade and organic food; diminishing poverty and environmental harm (Original price: $280/ person)

    A daily dose of coffee is essential for many. How can a day start without this tempting refreshment? Are you aware of the production chain behind the filter and cup? From the FAIRTASTE workshop, participants will be exposed to intensive coffee related-concepts, for instance flavours and aroma, preparation and brewing methods and etc. More importantly, through the stories of farmers in developing regions, maybe it is time to reconsider our daily refreshment choices.

  3. Urban Mushroom – Growing edible oyster mushrooms from recycled coffee grounds; sustainable local production (Original price: $220/ person)

    Kitchen waste goes to landfill, but what if we decide to add a twist to it? In order to tackle this avoidable waste problem, the Urban Mushroom workshop made use of the nutritious coffee grounds as the basis for planting. From packing an user-friendly mushroom growth kit, participants will understand the environmental and sustainable concept of setting up the local mushroom farm and the knowledge of mushrooms, meanwhile it is a good chance for urban people to observe the growth of the mycelium until harvest.

Hashtag: #豐盛社企學會 #社會企業 #社企 #良心消費 #十行一善 #兩不一多 #全城撐社企 #從心出發 #RestartFromHeart #EthicalConsumption

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About FSES

Fullness Social Enterprises Society (www.fses.hk) was set up in 2011 as a non-profit organisation. Its mission is to promote social entrepreneurship development and societal transformation in Hong Kong through a team of pracademic and knowledge volunteers. Its scope includes research, experiment, create, publish, educate, and provide consultation on social entrepreneurship across sectors. The goal is to develop a structured Social Entrepreneurship Body of Knowledge (SE-BoK) for Hong Kong.

About TECM

Organised by the Fullness Social Enterprises Society, TECM is a highly anticipated public education programme that brings together the government, business sector, volunteers, and community to drive ethical consumption and awareness to the sustainability of social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. In the past decade, it has generated over HK$100 million of ethical consumption with the participation of over 400 social enterprises, corporations, and organisations.

Core values of TECM:

  • 10% Swap for Good: replacing “One Tenth” of people’s usual consumption with social enterprise products or services; and
  • 2 No 1 Yes:
    No Almsgiving – Consumers can enjoy equally good products/services from social enterprise.
    No Extra Spending – Consumers are encouraged to swift their regular purchase to social enterprise.
    Yes to Social Enterprise – Simply fulfilling one’s social responsibilities by meaningful consumption at social enterprises.

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