The University of Phayao (UP), led by Associate Professor Dr. Supakorn Phongbangpho, President of the University, along with a delegation of university executives, visited Chongqing University of Technology in the People's Republic of China on July 11-12, 2025. The purpose of the visit was to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Professor Liu Xiaokang, President of Chongqing University of Technology, and key industry partners in the region.
The collaboration aims to facilitate faculty and student exchange, joint research, and the co-development of academic programs, with a specific focus on the fields of new energy and intelligent autonomous vehicle technology. The ceremony also marked the establishment of two international research collaboration centers:
- The Belt and Road International Business and Tourism Modern Industry Center.
- The Innovation and Development Research Center of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor.
These centers will serve as key players in promoting modern industrial development through research, innovation, and partnerships between academia and industry.
This partnership is a significant milestone in UP's efforts to expand its global presence and promote sustainable economic and social development in accordance with national and regional strategies.