Top Hong Kong Business School HKUST Partners With CamTech University to Develop Local Executive Programs

CamTech University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HKUST Business School, a globally recognised institution based in Hong Kong, renowned for its MBA program ranked 7th in Asia. The collaboration aims to develop executive programs tailored to Cambodian professionals and promote business leadership and entrepreneurship.

The partnership was formalised by Prof. Dr. Fong Yuk Fai, Associate Dean of the HKUST Business School, and Dr. Leng Phirom, Vice President for Academic Affairs at CamTech University.

Expanding Business Education Opportunities for Cambodian Professionals

In addition to this collaboration, the initiative seeks to advance research and provide support for family businesses — an area essential to Cambodia's private sector. It launched with a half-day workshop co-hosted by CamTech and HKUST, titled “Cambodian Family Business: Navigating Legacy Across Generations”. The event brought together entrepreneurs, academics, and students to explore the challenges and opportunities of sustaining family-run enterprises across generations, particularly amid rapidly evolving regional markets.

“Nurturing future business leaders requires more than theory—it demands access to global expertise and practical insight,” said Dr. Sothy Khieng, President of CamTech University. “Through this partnership with HKUST Business School, we are taking a meaningful step in preparing Cambodian professionals for leadership in a dynamic regional economy.”

CamTech University is supported by leading Cambodian business groups, including Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC) and ISI Group, whose support reflects a strong private sector commitment to higher education. Representing OCIC was Thierry Tea, Vice President, while Kan Leng, CEO and CamTech Founding Board Member, represented ISI Group, whose ventures include ISI Steel, Brown Coffee, and the ISI Special Economic Zone.

CamTech University is leveraging HKUST Business School’s experience in business innovation, leadership training, and applied research. As a globally recognised institution, ranked 66th in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, HKUST Business School has supported over 1,800 active ventures, including 10 unicorns and 16 successful exits, collectively generating more than HKD 400 billion in economic impact. Its collaboration with CamTech supports a shared goal of strengthening leadership and business education across the region.

“We are pleased to partner with CamTech University in promoting business leadership and entrepreneurial capacity in Cambodia,” said Dr. Hui Kai Lung, Acting Dean of HKUST Business School. “Our strength in executive education and applied research aligns well with CamTech’s vision to build local talent and support sustainable enterprise growth.”

Linking Education with Cambodia’s Infrastructure and Innovation Priorities

CamTech University focuses on skills development aligned with Industry 4.0 and Cambodia’s key sectors such as infrastructure, urban development, engineering, and digital technology, providing students with opportunities to apply what they learn through involvement in development projects led by Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC)—including bridges, interchanges, and the Techo International Airport (KTI).

This initiative not only underscores HKUST’s leading role in executive education across the region, but also deepens business and academic ties between Hong Kong and Cambodia through strategic collaboration with institutions such as CamTech University and OCIC.

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