On October 1, 2025, the Veterans’ Association of National Economics University (NEU) successfully held its seventh all-member congress for the 2025-2030 term. Guided by the motto “Loyalty – Solidarity – Exemplary Conduct – Innovation,” the congress affirmed its determination to continue building a strong Association, uphold the tradition of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers,” and support the University in its development in the new era.

An overview of the congress

Representing the Hanoi Veterans’ Association at the congress were Colonel Nguyen Xuan Ha, Vice Chair of the Hanoi Veterans’ Association, and representatives of its departments. Veterans’ Association delegates from Bloc 487 included Nguyen Binh Minh, Chair of the Thuongmai University Veterans’ Association, and representatives of the Veterans’ Associations of Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chair of the NEU Trade Union; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Trieu, Chair of the Veterans’ Association; members of the Executive Committee of the University’s Veterans’ Association; representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; representatives of the Executive Committees of the Youth Union and Student Association; and 71 veteran members of the Association.

The presidium chairs the congress

The political report presented by the Veterans’ Association Executive Committee provided a rigorous, comprehensive assessment of the results of the 2022-2025 term. Under the leadership of the Party Committee, with close guidance from the Hanoi Veterans’ Association and coordinated support from the University leadership and units throughout the University, the NEU Veterans’ Association implemented a coordinated range of measures to put the congress’s Resolution into practice through practical, effective activities.

Educational and communication activities were renewed in both content and format and linked to major political and historical events of the nation. Many activities with broad reach were organized, including a gathering of nearly 300 former faculty, staff, and students who had participated in the resistance wars; the digitization and publication of the “Golden Book,” preserving information on 61 fallen heroes who were University faculty, staff, and students; and the restoration of 50 photographs of fallen heroes in the Tradition Room.

During this period, the Association also organized numerous visits to historical sites to honor history and fallen heroes, including Dien Bien Phu, Pac Bo, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, Truong Son Cemetery, Dong Loc Junction, and Truong Bon… In addition, the Association jointly organized exchange programs, rallies, and seminars, particularly on major anniversaries such as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People’s Army, the 35th anniversary of All-People’s National Defense Day, and the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

The Association also devoted attention to activities honoring service and supporting the community. During 2022-2025, it mobilized resources worth VND 284 million to build and repair gratitude houses, helping veterans and families eligible for preferential policies overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.

During 2022-2025, the NEU Veterans’ Association recorded many outstanding achievements, which were recognized and honored by Veterans’ Associations at various levels and the University. In particular, the Association received the 2023 Outstanding Emulation Flag from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association, along with Certificates of Merit from the Central Committee and the Hanoi Veterans’ Association. These distinguished awards affirmed the Association’s standing and credibility in the “Exemplary Veterans” emulation movement.

Recognition extended beyond the collective to many individual members. One Association delegate was selected to attend the 2024 National “Exemplary Veterans” Patriotic Emulation Congress, a major event bringing together the country’s most outstanding representatives. In addition, the Central Committee awarded two individual Certificates of Merit, while the Hanoi Veterans’ Association awarded four Certificates of Merit to members with outstanding contributions.

The NEU Veterans’ Association also received recognition from the University and other agencies and organizations, including three Certificates of Commendation from the President of NEU for the Association’s Executive Committee, along with numerous Certificates of Merit and Certificates of Commendation from the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), the Vietnam National Education Union, and other units for its members.

These distinguished awards clearly demonstrate the efforts, sense of responsibility, and practical contributions of the NEU Veterans’ Association in strengthening its organization, upholding the tradition of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers,” and supporting the University’s development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Trieu, Chair of the Veterans’ Association, delivers remarks and presents the report reviewing the Association’s activities during the 2022-2025 term and its directions for the 2025-2030 term

The seventh congress of the NEU Veterans’ Association set out directions, tasks, and key measures for the 2025-2030 term. Its focus is to continue upholding the character of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” and the tradition of “Loyalty – Solidarity – Exemplary Conduct – Innovation,” building an Association with integrity and strength that serves as a trusted source of support for the Party, government, and people. The Association affirmed its determination to actively participate in building and protecting the Party, government, and socialist system, while fostering solidarity and setting an example in effectively implementing movements and campaigns, helping build a strong political system and contributing to the University’s development.

The congress also agreed on five specific goals for the new term: ensuring that 100% of members fully study the Resolutions and Directives of the Party and higher-level Veterans’ Associations; ensuring that 100% of members maintain political steadfastness and absolute confidence in the Party’s leadership; ensuring that all members fulfill their professional duties well within their units; ensuring that 100% of members’ families earn the title of “Cultural Family”; and striving for the NEU Veterans’ Association to perform the tasks assigned by NEU and the Hanoi Veterans’ Association with excellence and retain its designation as an organization with integrity and strength.

Colonel Nguyen Xuan Ha, Vice Chair of the Hanoi Veterans’ Association, delivers guidance at the congress

At the congress, Nguyen Xuan Ha, Vice Chair of the Hanoi Veterans’ Association, commended the outstanding results achieved by the NEU Veterans’ Association during the past term. The Association clearly demonstrated its exemplary, responsible role in many fields, particularly in economic development, preserving comradeship, and educating younger generations about revolutionary traditions.

For the new term, Nguyen Xuan Ha called on the NEU Veterans’ Association to continue thoroughly studying and effectively implementing Party Resolutions; improve the quality of oversight and social criticism; uphold the qualities of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers”; and resolutely combat bureaucracy, corruption, and misconduct, contributing to building a Party and government with integrity and strength.

He also emphasized that the Association should strengthen patriotic emulation movements, coordinate closely with sociopolitical organizations, and promote its core role in building a civilized, modern educational environment rich in tradition, thereby affirming the Veterans’ Association’s credibility and standing in NEU’s sustainable development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU University Council, delivers remarks

Speaking at the congress, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, affirmed that throughout its formation and development, the University’s Veterans’ Association has consistently served as a trusted source of support for the Party Committee and University leadership, while playing a core, exemplary role in numerous political and social activities and in education on traditions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho also emphasized that veteran members have made many practical contributions, steadfastly maintaining the resolve and qualities of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” while actively supporting the University in emulation movements and in building a modern educational environment grounded in humanistic values.

Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho, Chair of the University Council, expressed his hope that, during the 2025-2030 term, the NEU Veterans’ Association would continue to build on its achievements, demonstrate political steadfastness and a spirit of solidarity and innovation, continually improve the quality of its activities, and contribute ever more effectively to NEU’s comprehensive development, while continuing to share positive traditional values with generations of faculty, staff, and students.

“We are confident that, with its proud tradition, strong sense of responsibility, and close bonds between generations of veterans, the NEU Veterans’ Association will continue to affirm its standing and make important contributions to building and developing the University in the new period,” emphasized Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho.

Colonel Nguyen Xuan Ha, Vice Chair of the Hanoi Veterans’ Association, presents a Certificate of Merit from the Hanoi Veterans’ Association to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Dong, former Chair of the NEU Veterans’ Association

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU University Council, presents a Certificate of Commendation from the University President to the Executive Committee of the NEU Veterans’ Association

Held in the spirit of “Loyalty – Solidarity – Exemplary Conduct – Innovation,” the Congress completed its entire planned agenda. The seventh Congress of the NEU Veterans’ Association for the 2025-2030 term elected an Executive Committee of five members. Bui Duc Trieu was re-elected Chair of the NEU Veterans’ Association, while Tran Quy Lien was elected Vice Chair and Head of the Inspection Committee. The Congress also elected one official delegate and one alternate delegate to attend the Congress of Delegates of the Hanoi Veterans’ Association for the 2025-2030 term.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU University Council, presents congratulatory flowers to the Executive Committee of the NEU Veterans’ Association for the 2025-2030 term

Delegates attending the Congress pose for a commemorative photo

Some images from the Congress:

University leaders and the Executive Committee of the Veterans’ Association offer incense at the Martyrs’ Memorial Room and flowers at the monument commemorating the day of departure to defend the Fatherland, expressing deep gratitude to previous generations who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence and freedom.

Article and photos: NEU Veterans’ Association and Department of Communications

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