Phnom Penh Post - Chen Zhi responds with $3M donation to Prime Minister’s appeal for free Covid-19 vaccines

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday said in a statement that he had directed Minister of Health Mam Bunheng and Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth to arrange the purchase of one million doses of vaccines for Cambodians identified as having a high risk of contracting Covid-19.

In unanimous support of the government’s dedicated efforts in fighting the war against the Covid-19 pandemic and fulfilling its corporate social responsibility to the people of Cambodia, the Prince Holdings Group responded immediately.

Prince Holdings Group chairman Neak Okhna Chen Zhi donated $3 million to the Prime Minister in aid for the purchase of one million doses of Covid-19 vaccines on the same day of the announcement. In an expression of gratitude on behalf of the government and nation, Prime Minister Hun Sen sent a letter of appreciation to Neak Okna Chen Zhi to acknowledge this philanthropic contribution.

The Prince Holdings Group is one of the largest conglomerate in Cambodia with diversified business portfolio encompassing real estate development, banking, finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverage, and lifestyle products and services.

Since its establishment, the Prince Charitable Organisation has launched more than 248 charitable events with contributions of more than $11.3 million in cash and in kind benefitting over 320,000 people nationwide.