22 November 2025 Assoc. Prof. Suthin Wianwiwat, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, was assigned as the representative of Khon Kaen University to participate in the celebration of the 12th Anniversary of the founding of National Pingtung University (NPTU), Taiwan. He also attended the congratulatory ceremony and served as a witness to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Khon Kaen University (signed by Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President) and NPTU (signed by Professor Robert Y.S. Chen, President).

📌 Khon Kaen University—through the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Medicine—has previously initiated academic collaboration with relevant faculties at NPTU. This university-level MoU will further deepen cooperation and broaden the scope of joint activities in the years ahead.

📌 Over the past year, the Faculty of Economics sent 3 students for cooperative education at the College of Management, NPTU, and an additional 2 students this second semester. NPTU has generously provided free accommodation for the interns. Furthermore, the Dean held discussions with NPTU executives and faculty members to expand cooperation in areas such as student exchange programs, hosting NPTU students for internships at KKU, staff exchange, online guest lecturing, joint research and publications, as well as the development of Dual Degree programs.

📌 Potential Dual Degree collaboration models include:

> 🎓 Faculty of Economics students: studying 2.5 years at KKU and 1 year at NPTU to receive degrees from both institutions (e.g., Economics at KKU + International Business at NPTU).
🎓 NPTU students: studying 3 years at NPTU and 1 year at KKU to obtain a Dual Degree as well.

📌 These initiatives will enhance the global competitiveness of KKU economics graduates, enabling them to pursue careers in Taiwan and other English-speaking countries, and strengthening their potential on the international stage.