PM Hun Manet Attends Graduation Ceremony at South East Asia University, Emphasizing Human Capital and International Cooperation

Prime Minister Hun Manet attended the graduation ceremony of South East Asia University on July 21, 2026, awarding degrees to 1,500 graduates. Among them were 932 women, who received degrees at the associate, bachelor's, and master's levels in various fields including Accounting and Auditing, Management, Marketing, Finance and Banking, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Architecture, Mathematics, Law, Public Administration, English Language Teaching, and Khmer Literature. Established in 2006, South East Asia University aims to cultivate competent human resources capable of responding to the demands of both domestic and international labor markets, offering programs from associate to doctoral levels. By 2026, marking its 20th anniversary, the university has graduated a total of 8,888 students, with 4,597 being women, accounting for 51.72%. The university also provides scholarship programs for students from underprivileged families to continue their higher education, supported by scholarships from former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife, as well as Prime Minister Hun Manet and his wife Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet. A total of 341 degree scholarships have been awarded since the 2012-2013 academic year. Prime Minister Hun Manet has shown a strong interest in the university even before assuming his current role, with this graduation ceremony marking his third appearance as a guest of honor. South East Asia University is an ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) member and actively engages in international educational cooperation. This includes establishing an information center in collaboration with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNICEF, and The Asia Foundation; opening an American Library in partnership with the U.S. Embassy; and fostering exchange programs and joint research with universities in countries such as the United Kingdom, South Korea, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Spain, and Japan. These initiatives have earned the university high recognition within Cambodia. Approximately 70% of its students find employment while still studying, and the graduate employment rate stands at 92.40%. The university is currently undertaking infrastructure expansion on its approximately 40-hectare campus to meet international standards, aiming for further development in the future. Source: CPP Cambodia