From November 3rd to 7th, Hou Zhenfa, Party Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) Committee, led a delegation to Singapore for an exchange visit at the invitation of the local institutions. (The aforesaid post is hereinafter referred to as “Secretary of the CPC ZUEL Committee”.) The delegation successively visited renowned universities including Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), and National University of Singapore (NUS), as well as industry organizations such as the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Fortune Times Magazine. In-depth discussions were held on inter-university cooperation, university-enterprise collaboration and the construction of overseas internship bases, with multiple cooperation consensuses reached.
During the visit to SMU, Hou Zhenfa had in-depth exchanges with Professor Alan K.L. Chan, SMU Provost. They reached several consensuses including discipline co-construction, faculty exchange, and joint student training. The two universities agreed to jointly carry out research projects in Southeast Asian economy and finance, co-establish dual-degree programs such as “Business Intelligence”, and plan to co-host the International Seminar on “Digital Economy and Legal Innovation” to forge a regular cooperation mechanism.
Visit Singapore Management University (SMU)
During his visit to SUSS, Hou Zhenfa signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Professor Robbie Goh, SUSS Provost. The two institutions will engage in comprehensive collaboration across academic research, joint curriculum development, and faculty-student exchanges. They will actively promote the establishment of a joint research platform for the interdisciplinary field of “AI + Social Sciences,” achieving deep integration between digital technology and disciplines in economics, management, and law.
The two universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Visit Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
During the visit to the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), the delegation actively promoted university-enterprise collaboration and inter-institutional cooperation, leveraging the university’s distinctive strengths in the integrated field of finance, economics, and law. Zara, Head of International Affairs at ISCA, and Wendy, Head of China Operations, respectively introduced the association’s global strategy and the SCAQ certification system. The delegation proposed collaborative pathways including mutual recognition of academic programs, co-building a “Global Talent Study and Practice Program” and establishing a green channel for corporate internships. Both parties reached cooperative intentions on aligning professional certifications, jointly establishing internship bases, and appointing external mentors, aiming to jointly construct an internationalized practical teaching system oriented toward industry needs.
Visiting the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
During the visit, the delegation successfully held the ZUEL Overseas Young Talent Forum - Singapore Special Recruitment Fair at the National University of Singapore (NUS), attracting nearly 50 doctoral students and young scholars from NUS, Nanyang Technological University and other universities. The recruitment fair, combined with policy presentations and “one-on-one” negotiations, has initially established a batch of high-quality overseas talent profiles, expanding the channels for the university’s overseas talent introduction efforts.
“ZUEL Overseas Young Talent Forum - Singapore Special Recruitment Fair”
In addition, the delegation held a symposium with Singapore alumni to introduce the recent development and future plans of the university and listened to their suggestions for the development of the university. This further consolidated the strength of overseas alumni, built a normalized communication mechanism, and injected alumni resources to support the university’s international development.
Singapore Alumni Symposium
This visit is an important measure for the university to promote the “Double First-Class” construction and the strategy of educational internationalization. The delegation has comprehensively expanded the university’s cooperation network in Singapore, injecting new momentum to enhance the university’s international influence and competitiveness. In the future, the university will continue to promote the implementation of the visit results, constantly optimize the discipline layout and talent training system, and help the university’s “high-quality development” and “educational internationalization” strategy move to a higher level.
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Reporter: Zu Baolu