Ho Chi Minh City, August 25, 2025 – Saigon Business School (SBS), a member of the EQuest Education Group, has officially announced a strategic partnership with the Center for the Implementation of Education Programs of Webster University in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). This milestone not only marks a significant step in the growth journey of SBS but also reflects the school’s vision of bringing high-quality Vietnamese education to the global stage.
The delegates attending the strategic signing ceremony
Uzbekistan – A Promising Destination for Hospitality Management
The collaboration comes at a time when Uzbekistan’s tourism sector is experiencing rapid expansion. With UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites along the Silk Road such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, combined with the government’s strong pro-tourism policies, Uzbekistan is emerging as one of the rising stars on the global tourism map.
This fast-paced growth has created a pressing demand for highly qualified hospitality professionals equipped with both technical expertise and international perspectives. However, the local talent pool has not yet met the growing needs of the industry. This partnership between SBS and Webster University in Tashkent aims to address that gap by training a new generation of well-prepared professionals ready to succeed in the hospitality sector and contribute to the country’s economic development.
Signing Ceremony
The delegates attending the strategic signing ceremony
The signing ceremony was attended by senior leaders from both sides:
- From EQuest Education Group: Dr. Nguyen Quoc Toan – Chairman cum CEO, and Mr. David Armstrong – Vice President.
- From Saigon Business School: Mr. Hoang Van Cuong – Managing Director.
- From Webster University Tashkent: Mr. Rasul Rakhmonov – Executive Director, and Mr. Davron Turdiev – Program Manager.
Program Highlights
The agreement focuses on launching a Diploma program in Hospitality Management, designed to blend international-standard academic knowledge with intensive practical training.
A unique highlight of the program is a paid internship in Vietnam, offering Uzbek students the chance to gain hands-on experience in one of Asia’s most dynamic and fast-growing tourism markets.
The inaugural cohort is expected to begin in October 2025, with an initial enrollment of 100 students.
The signing ceremony was concluded in a formal and dignified atmosphere
On this occasion, the Uzbek delegation also visited and experienced the academic campuses of EQuest’s member institutions. The visit provided valuable insights into EQuest’s diverse and modern educational ecosystem and laid the foundation for potential collaborations in other fields of training in the future.
The partners toured the campuses of EQuest’s member schools
Webster University – A Prestigious Global Partner
Founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), Webster University is an internationally recognized institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the highest-level accreditation body in the United States. With a global network of campuses across North America, Europe, and Asia, Webster has established itself as a trusted name in international education.
A representative of Webster University in Tashkent shared about the institution
Webster University in Tashkent, established in 2019, is currently the largest international campus in the Webster network and the second-largest in terms of student enrollment. The university offers American-accredited degrees recognized in more than 60 countries, giving students worldwide career mobility and global opportunities.
The partnership between SBS and Webster University in Tashkent promises to provide Uzbek students with a practice-oriented learning pathway, built on SBS’s training philosophy of “learning by doing.” The program not only equips students with international-standard knowledge but also emphasizes hands-on skill development, enabling them to enhance their professional competence and meet the growing demand for high-quality talent in their home country. At the same time, this initiative stands as a clear testament to the reputation, academic excellence, and global vision of Saigon Business School.
