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eager anticipation for the adventures that well-rounded approach to sustainable

awaited them in the days to come. business practices. The event further

Day 2 (August 2nd) of the Asian featured a series of illuminating addresses,

Students Environment Platform (ASEP) including welcome remarks by the

2019 commenced with a visit to the Organizer, heartfelt reflections by the Host

prestigious Royal University of Phnom Penh University, and inspiring speeches by

(RUPP), a cornerstone of Cambodia's higher esteemed Guest Speakers. A highlight of

education landscape. Established in 1960, the ceremony was the stirring Student

RUPP stands as the nation's largest and Speeches delivered by representatives

most esteemed research institution, from each participating university,

boasting an enrolment of approximately underscoring the theme of "Peace" and its

20,000 students across a diverse array of multifaceted interpretations across

undergraduate and postgraduate different cultures and contexts.

programs. As participants stepped onto Participants were captivated by the

the scenic campus grounds, they diverse perspectives shared, fostering a

witnessed the dynamic and enthusiastic deeper appreciation for the

energy of the RUPP students, who interconnectedness of global peace-

themselves served as knowledgeable tour building efforts. Following a lunch reception

guides during a comprehensive two-hour at CJCC, participants embarked on a

exploration of RUPP's facilities. From state- captivating visit to AEON MALL Sen Sok

of-the-art laboratories to bustling lecture City, where they engaged in an enlightening

halls, attendees gained first-hand insights lecture by Ms. Wakana Nukui, CEO of

into the university's commitment to Blooming Life International Co., Ltd. Ms.

academic excellence and innovation. The Nukui's presentation shed light on her

tour provided a glimpse into RUPP's rich efforts to empower Cambodian women

history and academic offerings, spanning through initiatives such as the DREAM

fields such as sciences, humanities, social GIRLS design contest, inspiring attendees

sciences, engineering, and vocational with stories of empowerment and

courses. Moreover, the institution's full innovation. A comprehensive tour of the

membership in the ASEAN University mall's facilities showcased AEON's

Network (AUN) underscored its commitment to sustainable development,

commitment to regional collaboration and from the lush Sakura Garden to the

academic excellence. Following the innovative learning centre for traditional

campus tour, the ASEP cohort convened at Cambodian arts. Participants gained

the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Centre valuable insights into the integration of

(CJCC) for the program's Orientation and environmental sustainability and

Opening Ceremony. Amidst an atmosphere community engagement within commercial

of anticipation and camaraderie, attendees spaces, emphasizing the potential for

were treated to a compelling Media business enterprises to drive positive

Presentation on the Introduction of AEON, social change. As evening befell Cambodia,

offering valuable insights into the diverse the participants returned to the hotel for a

initiatives spearheaded by the AEON Group dinner followed by a stimulating lecture by

beyond its retail ventures. The presentation Ms. Sophany Phauk, MSc. of the Royal

highlighted AEON's multifaceted University of Phnom Penh, delving into the

contributions to various sectors, including intricate interplay between biodiversity

finance, banking, and community conservation and sustainable development

development, illustrating the organization's in Cambodia. Through engaging discussions

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