Prince Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Prince Holding Group (\u201cPrince Group\u201d), one of Cambodia\u2019s largest and fastest-growing conglomerates, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia Investment Review (CIR), a promising media platform dedicated to investment news in Cambodia. The organizations will jointly develop the \u2018Prince Foundation Young Business Journalist Program\u2019 that will support two outstanding Cambodian media & communications students studying at the Royal University of Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n
Both institutions strongly believe in the importance of capacity building in the media sector which, in turn, can help better explain Cambodia\u2019s business potential and improve it as an investment destination. The selected students, Sam Oudom and Pang Socheneath, will undergo paid internships with in-house training and real-world newsroom opportunities. By supporting the professional growth of talented Cambodian journalists, Prince Foundation hopes to aid the heathy development of the business media and communications sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative gives us a fantastic opportunity to help develop Cambodia\u2019s up-and-coming business journalists,\u201d said Harrison White, CEO of Cambodia Investment Review. \u201cI thank the Prince Foundation for its ongoing commitment to elevating education in Cambodia and believing in our mission as a local institution living up to international standards.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Prince Group, we are always excited about new ventures and Cambodia Investment Review has demonstrated itself in a year as a valuable addition to Cambodia\u2019s media landscape,\u201d says Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer, Prince Holding Group. \u201cBy supporting this scholarship programme, we believe that two vital yet underappreciated sectors \u2013 media and communications \u2013 will get a boost. Further, we believe the scholarship recipients will go on to become strong educators in their own right as journalism and communication professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n
The partnership continues Prince Foundation\u2019s drive to help develop Cambodia\u2019s educational initiatives in line with the broader Group\u2019s focus on building a better life in Cambodia. Prince Foundation has been actively involved in elevating the education sector over the past year and has unveiled a substantive scholarship program, supported a novel watchmaking school, ensured safe re-opening of schools in Cambodia and contributed to a programme that helps underprivileged high school students plan for their careers.<\/p>\n
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