HONG KONG, Dec. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this month, City Telecom (HK) Limited (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL) sent 94 Talents to Cambodia for our annual overseas experiential trip. The group consisted of 42 management grade and 52 non-management Talents who were selected by lucky draw from 300 applicants.
During the trip we engaged a number of NGOs including Happy Tree Social Services, Cambodian Children's Fund and Siem Reap Catholic Church. At the NGOs, we played with the kids, sang and danced together, as well as painted colorful mural at the school campus to liven up the environment.
When asked about the purpose of the trip, Ricky Wong, Co-founder and Chairman of City Telecom, said, "There are several reasons underneath, with the first to build close bonding between Talents across different levels after getting to know each other throughout the tour. Secondly, I wish that our Talents can understand more on love and caring, to understand more on the rich and the poor in this world, so as to love their lives, to treasure what they have and to live passionately."
Scott Neeson, Founder of Cambodian Children's Fund, said, "The City Telecom visits were an inspiration to everyone involved. What started as a volunteer work group soon became a meeting of two families, each with a very different perspective of the world and both with a strong willingness to share their lives and experiences. Together they defined teamwork."
If you wish to give support to Cambodian Children's Fund, you may access their website for more details: http://cambodianchildrensfund.org/
For additional information, please refer to:
1) "Paint Our Dreams" Trip to Cambodia Reflections: http://reg.hkbn.net/ctigroup_admin/files_upload/PR_PODReflection-E.pdf
2) Video by Cambodian Children's Fund: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzM0NjkyNDM2.html
3) Video by CJ Tan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 3rd year student seconded to Cambodian Children's Fund for 6 months: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzM0Njg5ODg4.html
For the full Press Release, please download at: http://reg.hkbn.net/ctigroup_admin/files_upload/PR111222_POD-E.pdf
About City Telecom/ Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Established in 1992, City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL) provides integrated telecommunications services in Hong Kong via its own self-built fiber network. City Telecom's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), is the fastest growing broadband service provider in Hong Kong. HKBN offers a diversified portfolio of innovative products that service over 1,240,000 subscriptions for broadband, local telephony and IP-TV. The Company has built a solid market position with top-of-the-line applications and practices enabling its substantial growth. The company takes great pride in developing its over 3,000 Talent force into a competitive advantage. Additional information on City Telecom can be found at www.ctigroup.com.hk.