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Cambodia has a list of influential persons with high statuses in society. Often, the most influential persons are powerful in Cambodia, with high net worth that exceeds $30 million in net assets. Among the influential persons on the list is Chen Zhi.

Just do a search on Chen Zhi Cambodia and you will find multiple search results with many references that shine accolades on this man. His influential status has transcended many others in the business sector in Cambodia. Chen Zhi has attained the honorary title of the Neak Oknha status, which is the Cambodian equivalent of the British Sir title or the Malaysian Tan Sri. Much like these countries, Neak Oknha is highly revered in Cambodia and works closely with the royal monarchy. 

As a business person, Chen Zhi holds a very high influential position in Prince Bank Plc. He actively makes core decisions in the business policies of the bank, such as business operations expansion plans and the capital increase. Besides his stint in the banking industry, he holds business interests in other sectors, mainly in real estate, media and sports. Of his real estate investments, his portfolio includes hotel properties, architectural decoration services, property management and property development.

Perhaps one of the proudest moments of Neak Oknha Chen Zhi in real estate was his company's influential building projects such as Prince Time Hotel, Prince Club Project and Koh Takiev in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. His company, Prince Real Estate ensured high quality construction of the projects, with a vision of them being the core interests at the heart of the financial and business zone of Phnom Penh. Not only that, Chen Zhi also wanted Koh Takiev island to be the tourist and recreational hub of Cambodia in future. Such developments do contribute to the influential status of Chen Zhi.

Recently in late 2020, the influential Neak Oknha Chen Zhi announced plans to boost sports development in Cambodia by helping youth education and health so as to promote social cohesion among youths. With his influential status in Cambodia, Neak Oknha Chen Zhi made significant contribution to the men's volleyball team of Cambodia through his business conglomerate, Prince Group.

Neak Oknha Chen Zhi also has vested interests in the media related industry. He has investments in internet service providers and marketing agencies. In this digital age, his influential status is bound to soar further with such investments. Other industries he has invested interests in are equity investments, gardening, yacht management services and retail shop chains. Neak Oknha Chen Zhi has also passionately brought the art of watchmaking from Switzerland into Cambodia. He wants to provide opportunities to his fellow Cambodian countrymen to learn and master alternative artisan skill in watchmaking, so that they can secure jobs in Cambodia or even overseas.

It is of no wonder Neak Oknha Chen Zhi is one of Cambodia's influential persons that help shape Cambodian society and economy. All these economic interests by Neak Oknha Chen Zhi do help to boost the economy of Cambodia, read more about economy of Cambodia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Cambodia