The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) recognises the Student Association and enables it to represent students’ voices, protect their interests and provide support. The UEH Student Association has its own mechanisms for representation, decision-making and programme delivery under the Constitution of the Vietnam National Union of Students. Members participate through constituent organisations and delegates. The Student Association Congress discusses and agrees on an action programme and selects the Executive Committee through consultation and consensus. This enables the Association to determine and implement its own programme while cooperating with the University and the Youth Union on joint activities.

In 2025, the UEH Student Association renewed its organisational structure for the 2025–2028 term and exercised its role in three areas:

• Student representation and participation in governance: selecting Association leaders, determining its action programme and conveying student recommendations through dialogue with UEH leaders.
• Student welfare and support: helping students adapt to university life, awarding scholarships, supporting mental health and creating opportunities to develop skills.
• Community service: organising and contributing to blood donation, volunteering and local community projects.

Recognition and establishment

The UEH Student Association was recognised as a constituent organisation of the Vietnam National Union of Students in Ho Chi Minh City by a decision dated 18 May 1995. Article 1 establishes its status as a constituent Association organisation. Article 2 sets out its obligation to implement the Union’s Constitution, its legal personality and the use of its own seal in accordance with State regulations.

The recognition decision establishes the UEH Student Association’s status within the Vietnam National Union of Students. Together with the Constitution and the organisation of its Congress, it demonstrates that the Association has its own representative and executive structure for bringing students together, representing them and supporting their welfare.

Figure. Decision recognising the Vietnam National Union of Students organisation at the University of Economics, dated 18 May 1995.

Source: Vietnam National Union of Students in Ho Chi Minh City, recognition decision of 18 May 1995.

Independent representation and decision making

The Constitution of the Vietnam National Union of Students provides for voluntary participation, democratic discussion and the selection of leaders through consultation and consensus. Article 3(1) provides for members’ participation in determining work priorities and agreeing on activity programmes. Article 4(3) establishes the functions of conveying student aspirations, proposing policies and supporting students’ welfare.

Under Article 6, members may request protection of their legitimate interests, participate in oversight, stand for office and nominate candidates. Articles 11 and 13 establish the responsibilities of the Association’s governing bodies for organising and managing programmes and finances.

At UEH, these mechanisms are demonstrated by the 14th Student Association Congress for the 2025–2028 term. Delegates discussed and agreed on an action programme and selected the new Executive Committee through consultation and consensus. The Executive Committee subsequently elected the Secretariat and leadership positions. The Association’s determination of its programme and selection of leaders through its own bodies demonstrate independence in representation and programme management. It can initiate programmes serving students and cooperate with other units as needed.

Source: UEH Portal, 14th UEH Student Association Congress for the 2025–2028 term, 10 September 2025

Figure. The Constitution of the Vietnam National Union of Students sets out democratic participation, members’ rights and the responsibilities of the Association’s governing bodies.

Source: Constitution of the Vietnam National Union of Students, published on the Central Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union website.

Organisation and leadership for the 2025 to 2028 term

On 8 September 2025, the 14th Congress of the UEH Student Association was held in Hall B1.302. The Congress reviewed the previous term, agreed on its action programme and selected the leadership for the new term through consultation and consensus.

The first Executive Committee meeting elected the Secretariat and leadership positions. Public information records 27 Executive Committee members, nine Secretariat members and five Inspection Committee members. Mr Nguyễn Hữu Tiến was elected President of the UEH Student Association.

The Congress also held forums on arts and culture, a sustainable university and development of Association officers, providing opportunities to discuss priorities for the new term.

Figure. Introduction of the Executive Committee of the UEH Student Association for its 14th term, 2025–2028.

Source: 14th UEH Student Association Congress, 10 September 2025

Constituent organisations and oversight

Notice No. 05/TB-HSV-UEH of 25 September 2024 on thematic inspections for the 2024–2025 academic year lists 15 inter-branch Student Association organisations and the clubs, teams and groups covered by the inspection.

The notice covers implementation of resolutions, membership management and the Students with Five Merits movement. It requires units to prepare activity reports and student feedback. This provides a basis for monitoring, receiving feedback and evaluating activities within the Association. By issuing its own inspection notice, requesting reports from constituent bodies and receiving student feedback, the Association demonstrates its internal oversight mechanisms.

Figure. Constituent Association organisations and activity inspection arrangements for the 2024–2025 academic year.

Source: Notice No. 05/TB-HSV-UEH of 25 September 2024.

Activities in 2025

Selected activities of the UEH Student Association and programmes undertaken jointly with the Youth Union are presented below. Activities attributed solely to the Youth Union in the source text retain that attribution.

Activity	Participants	Activity content	Results and impact
Dialogue between UEH Mekong leaders and Youth Union and Student Association officers in 2025	Youth Union and Student Association officers, Youth Union members and UEH Mekong students.	On 16 April 2025, the Executive Committees of the UEH Mekong Youth Union and Student Association organised a dialogue with the branch Party Committee, management and relevant units. The Association and Youth Union provided a channel for students to raise recommendations on student care, facilities, English, clubs and research. Figure. Delegates, staff and students at the dialogue.	Nearly 200 delegates represented more than 1,800 Youth Union members and young people. Leaders and units answered questions and recorded appropriate recommendations for improving activities. The event provided a channel for student input through the Youth Union and Student Association. Source: UEH Portal, dialogue at UEH Mekong, 22 April 2025
14th UEH Student Association Congress for the 2025–2028 term	Member delegates, students and Association officers.	On 8 September 2025, delegates selected the new leadership through consultation and consensus and agreed on the action programme. The first Executive Committee meeting elected leadership positions. Figure. 14th Congress of the UEH Student Association for the 2025–2028 term.	The Executive Committee has 27 members, the Secretariat nine and the Inspection Committee five. Three forums addressed arts and culture, a sustainable university and capacity development for Association officers, demonstrating discussion and programme-setting mechanisms. Source: UEH Portal, 14th UEH Student Association Congress, 10 September 2025
Welcoming Cohort 51 students – Joining Hands 2025 GLOW TRACK	New Cohort 51 students and students taking part in community-building activities.	From 8 to 11 October 2025, the UEH Youth Union and Student Association jointly delivered the welcome festival. The Student Association President chaired the Organising Committee, demonstrating the Association’s direct operational role. Constituent bodies and clubs organised booths, exchanges, skills experiences and cultural activities. Figure. Parade introducing constituent Youth Union and Student Association organisations during the festival.	The programme included 20 booths, four talks and seven workshops. Ten Future Bright Spot scholarships were awarded to disadvantaged new students. It helped students become familiar with university life, connect with the community and join extracurricular activities. Source: UEH Portal, Cohort 51 welcome festival GLOW TRACK, 14 October 2025
75th anniversary of Vietnamese Students’ Traditional Day — recognition and scholarships	Association members, recognised students and students facing financial hardship.	On 4 January 2025, the UEH Student Association organised the commemorative programme, recognised achievements from 2024, awarded scholarships and launched the 2025 movement. Figure. Recognition of five students who achieved Students with Five Merits status for three consecutive years.	Six Future Bright Spot scholarships worth VND 4 million each were awarded, totalling VND 24 million. The programme recognised 85 UEH Students with Five Merits. The ceremony took place in 2025, while the recognised achievements related to 2024. Source: UEH Portal, 75th anniversary and Students with Five Merits recognition, 9 January 2025
UEH Traditional Student Sports Festival 2025	Students, athletes and UEH sports delegations.	The UEH Youth Union and Student Association cooperated with the Department of Student Affairs, the Physical Education Centre and other units to organise sports and student exchange activities. Figure. Judging panel at the basketball final of the 2025 sports festival. Figure. The School of Economics placed first overall.	The closing report records more than 15 delegations, over 1,600 athletes and more than three months of competition. The festival supported physical fitness and exchange and identified athletes for student teams. Source: UEH Department of Student Affairs, Phase 1 finals, 20 May 2025 Source: UEH Portal, closing and awards ceremony, 17 November 2025
Green Summer 2025 — Vĩnh Long deployment	Student volunteers, children and local communities.	Youth Union and Student Association bodies participated in organising the campaign, delivering welfare assistance, scholarships and community projects. Figure. Student volunteers installed rural lighting infrastructure.	The Vĩnh Long deployment involved 272 volunteers and delivered projects and activities valued at VND 1.04 billion in Cái Nhum, Tân Long Hội and Nhơn Phú communes: 85 scholarships for children; 82 gifts for policy-beneficiary families; eight rural lighting projects with 341 lights over 10,850 metres; four rural road projects totalling 2,000 metres; repairs to one charity house; a canopy, water filtration support and 1,500 notebooks for schools. Volunteers also organised summer activities, revision sessions, skills guidance and cultural activities for children. The work supported welfare, learning conditions and local infrastructure while developing students’ organisational and teamwork skills and community responsibility. Source: UEH Portal, Vĩnh Long campaign review ceremony, 21 July 2025
52nd Voluntary Blood Donation Day — Youth Red Drops	Student and staff donors, patients needing blood and students facing hardship.	On 13 January 2025, the UEH Student Association cooperated with the Ho Chi Minh City Humanitarian Blood Donation Centre. The Volunteering and Student Support Committee guided and assisted donors. Figure. UEH students holding certificates after donating blood.	There were 169 donations and 237 units of blood collected. VND 8,450,000 was raised for the Future Bright Spot scholarship fund, linking community health contributions with student support. Source: UEH Portal, 52nd Voluntary Blood Donation Day, 16 January 2025
UEH Youth Festival 2025 — Hòa sắc	UEH students.	The UEH Youth Union organised the festival on 24 March 2025 at the Nguyễn Văn Linh campus, combining interactive experiences, exchanges and performances celebrating national culture. Figure. Students enjoying a performance by singer Tóc Tiên.	More than 4,000 students participated. The festival provided a cultural and social space and opportunities to experience national heritage. Source: UEH Portal, UEH Youth Festival 2025 Hòa sắc, 26 March 2025
UEH DEBATE 2025	Students competing in Vietnamese and English divisions.	The UEH Youth Union’s Academic Affairs, Research and International Relations Committee delivered the competition to develop argumentation and critical thinking. The university-level stage ended on 8 November 2025. Figure. Final of UEH DEBATE 2025.	Eight teams reached the final across two language divisions. Team and individual awards recognised performance. The competition provided practice in logical reasoning, presentation and the exchange of views. Source: UEH Portal, UEH DEBATE 2025 review, 11 November 2025
Seminar on integrity in student research	Students interested in or undertaking research.	Held on 25 April 2025 as part of the research awareness series launched by the UEH Youth Union, the seminar covered academic ethics, honesty and situations encountered during research. Figure. Seminar on integrity in student research.	Two speakers shared knowledge and practical cases. Students received guidance on responsible research and identifying ethical issues. Source: UEH Portal, seminar on integrity in student research, 4 June 2025
Economics Student Volunteer Campaign 2025 — Green Summer in Vĩnh Long	Student volunteers, children, policy-beneficiary households and local communities.	The UEH Youth Union and Student Association jointly implemented the campaign. The Youth Union contributed to direction and coordination; the Student Association directly participated in delivery in Vĩnh Long. Mr Nguyễn Hữu Tiến, Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union and President of the Student Association, served as Deputy Campaign Commander and Commander of the Vĩnh Long deployment. Volunteer teams undertook welfare, children’s support and community infrastructure work. Figure. Overview of the 2025 campaign launch. Figure. Recognition of volunteers with outstanding contributions.	The campaign launch involved 577 volunteers; the 272 deployed in Vĩnh Long were part of this total and must not be added to it. In Vĩnh Long, projects and activities were valued at VND 1.04 billion, with 85 scholarships, 82 gifts, eight rural lighting projects comprising 341 lights over 10,850 metres, and four rural road projects totalling 2,000 metres. Source: UEH Portal, campaign launch, 23 November 2025; event held 2 July 2025 Source: UEH Portal, Vĩnh Long review ceremony, 21 July 2025
Student psychological well-being programme 2025 — YouMatter	Students, particularly those experiencing adjustment difficulties or excessive people-pleasing.	The Youth Union and Student Association of the School of International Business and Marketing jointly organised the programme. It included the Embrace booth on 6–7 May 2025 and the BeYou talk show on 9 May, enabling students to discuss people-pleasing and self-care with speakers. Figure. Students and speakers at the BeYou talk show.	Two activity formats were delivered: an experiential booth and a talk show. Students asked questions and spoke directly with two speakers, practising recognition of their own emotions and needs. Source: UEH Youth, YouMatter student psychological well-being programme, 20 May 2025 [Source URL was not included in the supplied text and has not yet been recovered.]
Student mental well-being programme 2025 — Echoes of Effort	School of Accounting students and other participating UEH students.	Following the UEH Student Association’s mental well-being priorities, the School of Accounting Youth Union and Student Association jointly delivered the programme. It helped students recognise performative effort, review learning goals and identify practical steps for personal development. Figure. Students attending the Real Effort, Real Growth talk show.	Four stages were completed: an online minigame, podcast, interactive booth and Real Effort, Real Growth talk show. Psychologist Nguyễn Hải Uyên discussed goal-setting and meaningful action. Source: UEH Youth, Echoes of Effort programme, 24 September 2025 [Source URL was not included in the supplied text and has not yet been recovered.]
International student exchange — Next–Gen Global 2025	UEH students and participants from ITE and ISCA, Singapore.	The School of Accounting organised academic and cultural exchange. Its Youth Union coordinated certificate presentation, while the UEH arts performance team performed at the opening. Figure. UEH and ITE and ISCA students at the opening and exchange event.	The programme provided Viet Nam–Singapore exchange and career insights from a PwC Vietnam expert. Participants experienced tò he figurine-making and calligraphy and received participation certificates. Activities supported intercultural communication and awareness of accounting and auditing careers. Source: UEH Youth, School of Accounting international exchange Next–Gen Global 2025, 2 July 2025 [Source URL was not included in the supplied text and has not yet been recovered.]
Save Water, Save Future — UEH Green Campus 2025	Students, lecturers and members of the UEH community.	The Social Work Team delivered online communications from 30 October to 6 November 2025 and in-person booths on 5–6 November in the B1 lobby, focusing on water protection and sustainable use. Figure. Programme information for Save Water, Save Future.	Online activities and booths provided images, information and experience stations on water pollution. Students proposed solutions and recorded commitments to protect water resources, demonstrating student-led environmental engagement. Source: UEH Green Campus, Save Water, Save Future, 7 November 2025
Mid-Autumn Festival volunteering 2025 — School of Accounting	Children, people facing hardship and student volunteers.	The programme organised fundraising workshops, visits to hospitals, shelters and charitable classes, and Mid-Autumn activities at Cái Nhum Primary School in Vĩnh Long. Figure. Mid-Autumn Festival volunteers giving gifts to children.	Community engagement beyond the summer campaign connected student fundraising with service delivery. Source: UEH Youth, 10 October 2025 [Source URL was not included in the supplied text and has not yet been recovered.]
Meeting and support for Cohort 48 students transferring campuses	UEH Mekong Cohort 48 students moving to Ho Chi Minh City campuses.	On 22 February 2025, UEH held a meeting for transferring students. The Student Association President introduced 2025 Youth Union and Association activities and explained how to find information and register. Figure. Delegates, staff and Cohort 48 students at the campus transfer meeting.	More than 400 Cohort 48 students attended the overall programme. The Association guided students towards activity networks and development opportunities at their new campus, extending integration support beyond new entrants. Source: UEH Portal, meeting for Cohort 48 campus transfer students, 25 February 2025
Economic Events Commentary Series 2025	Students interested in economics, policy, management and careers.	The UEH Youth Union organised a competition analysing practical economic issues, alongside a discussion on digital human resource management and work–life balance. The final took place on 2 December 2025. Figure. Judging panel and finalist teams at the 2025 Economic Events Commentary Series.	The programme concluded after three months with two final rounds: Head-to-Head and Decoding. A discussion addressed digital human resource management, work effectiveness and quality of life. Students practised analysis and critical thinking and explored career requirements. Source: UEH Portal, Economic Events Commentary Series 2025, 8 December 2025