The HKU School of Governance and Policy (SGP), HKU Business School and GenAI Fund signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 13, 2026, to establish a strategic partnership aimed at advancing governance, leadership, and innovation capacity in Vietnam.

The signing ceremony took place during the “HKU Reception in Vietnam 2026.” The MoU was signed by Professor Kenneth Wong, Director of HKU SGP; Professor Quang Tuan Phan, Chief of the Representative Office of HKU in Vietnam; and Mr. Kai Yong Kang, Partner at GenAI Fund. The signing was witnessed by Professor Jay Siegel, HKU Vice-President and Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning); Mr. Adrian Chan, Executive Director of Executive Education at HKU Business School; and Dr. Hai Nguyen, Deputy Director of the Representative Office of HKU in Vietnam.

Under the MoU, HKU SGP, HKU Business School, and GenAI Fund will collaborate to jointly deliver executive training programmes, undertake applied research initiatives, and support governance and policy capacity-building in Vietnam. These efforts aim to strengthen talent development, foster innovation, and promote sustainable partnerships across sectors.

Professor Kenneth Wong, Director of HKU SGP, stated, “Established in 2025, SGP is committed to advancing excellence in global governance and policy analysis. We bring together scholars, practitioners, and students to address complex challenges with evidence-based solutions. This partnership with GenAI Fund allows us to co-develop leadership and AI governance programmes tailored to the evolving needs of Vietnamese policymakers, supporting a resilient and innovative future for the region.”

About GenAI Fund

Headquartered in Singapore, GenAI Fund is Southeast Asia’s first AI-focused venture capital and innovation platform dedicated to accelerating generative AI adoption and scaling AI-centric technology companies. GenAI Fund provides capital, operational support, and strategic partnerships to drive enterprise innovation and AI transformation across ASEAN.