The 1st Congress of Delegates of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, Term 2026 - 2027: A Milestone Marking the Beginning of a New Journey for the Youth of the Faculty

On May 17, 2026, at the Tan Thuan Campus, the 1st Congress of Delegates of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, term 2026 - 2027, was successfully held. This was an important milestone for the Youth Union’s work and the youth movement of the Faculty, marking a new stage of development for the Youth Union organization as the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism continues to grow and enhance the quality of its youth movement activities. At the same time, the Congress opened a new journey with many expectations, goals and development orientations for the Faculty’s youth in the 2026 - 2027 term.

The Congress was honored to welcome Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Hiệp – Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism; MSc. Trương Thị Thúy Vị – Lecturer of the Faculty and Former Secretary of the predecessor Youth Union of the Faculty of Commerce, Cohort VII; MSc. Đặng Hữu Thoại – Vice President of the Trade Union; Cao Tuấn Kiệt – Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union of the University of Finance – Marketing; Nguyễn Hữu Trí – President of the Student Association of the University of Finance – Marketing; together with distinguished lecturers, guests and delegates representing union members and young people from across the Faculty.

Within the framework of the program, an exhibition displaying outstanding images of youth activities at the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism became a special highlight, attracting considerable attention from the delegates in attendance. The photographs, arranged in the shape of a heart, not only recreated the vibrant journey of union members and young people in recent years but also expressed the spirit of solidarity, enthusiasm and desire to contribute shared by generations of Youth Union officers. During his visit to the exhibition area and while writing a congratulatory message for the Congress, Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Hiệp expressed his expectations for the Youth Union officers of the new term, while affirming the important role of the Youth Union in accompanying students in their comprehensive development.

Figure 1: Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Hiệp – Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, visits the exhibition area showcasing milestones in the Faculty's youth activities and writes a congratulatory message

In a serious, democratic and responsible atmosphere, the Congress held discussions, received contributions and voted to approve many important contents concerning the directions for activities, key tasks and solutions for developing the Youth Union’s work and the youth movement during the 2026 - 2027 term. The strong consensus and unity among the delegates demonstrated the sense of responsibility, resilience and desire to contribute of the youth of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism.

Figure 2: Delegates attending the Congress vote to approve key contents of the program.

In addition to setting directions and tasks for the new term, the Congress also took time to look back on the journey of the past period and express gratitude to individuals who had made significant contributions to the Youth Union’s work and the youth movement of the Faculty. In particular, the tribute paid to members of the provisional Executive Committee and those concluding their participation in the Faculty Youth Union’s Executive Committee for the new term was deeply meaningful. With a strong sense of responsibility, enthusiasm and dedication, these comrades contributed to laying the first foundations for the Youth Union organization of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, achieving many positive results and leaving noteworthy marks over the past period. The Congress respectfully acknowledged these valuable contributions and expressed its profound gratitude to them for their dedication to the Faculty’s youth.

Figure 3: The Congress pays tribute to members concluding their participation in the Executive Committee of the Youth Union of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism

Building on the achievements attained, the Congress announced the decision and introduced the Executive Committee of the Youth Union of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism for the 2026 - 2027 term. Notably, Đoàn Minh Phương continued to receive strong confidence and was re-elected as Secretary of the Faculty Youth Union. Alongside him is a team of young, dynamic and enthusiastic Youth Union officers appointed to join the new Executive Committee, ready to carry on the tradition and promote a pioneering and creative spirit in Youth Union, Student Association and youth movement activities.

Figure 4: The Executive Committee of the Youth Union of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism for the 2026 - 2027 term makes its debut at the Congress

The presence and support of the Faculty’s leaders, the University Youth Union and previous generations of Youth Union officers made an important contribution to the success of the Congress. This not only reflected the care and recognition given to the efforts of the youth of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism but also served as a great source of encouragement for the new Executive Committee to continue promoting a pioneering, innovative and creative spirit in Youth Union affairs and the youth movement. Within the framework of the program, the delegates took commemorative group photos, capturing meaningful moments from this important gathering of the Faculty’s youth. These photographs not only reflected the connection among generations of Youth Union officers but also spread the spirit of solidarity, continuity and determination to carry forward the positive values that have been built, looking toward a new term with many expectations and development goals.

Figure 5: Dr. Nguyễn Xuân Hiệp – Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, takes a commemorative photo with union members and young people at the Congress reception area

The conclusion of the 1st Congress of Delegates of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism, term 2026 - 2027, also marks the official beginning of a new journey. Carrying the trust of union members and young people across the Faculty, together with the action motto “Pioneering Youth – Courage Leading the Way – Creating the Future,” the new Executive Committee will continue to harness the strength of youth, the spirit of solidarity and the desire to contribute in order to further advance the Youth Union’s work and the youth movement.

The goals of the new term are aimed not only at building an increasingly strong Youth Union organization but also at creating an environment where every union member can study, develop themselves, realize their potential and affirm their personal value. It is hoped that, with the spirit of solidarity, responsibility and enthusiasm of the youth, the 2026 - 2027 term will achieve many successes and continue to create new milestones in the Youth Union’s work and the youth movement of the Faculty of Commerce and Tourism.