6th National Congress of Vietnamese Young Entrepreneurs Association

  Over 700 delegates, representing 10,000 young entrepreneur members nationwide, gathered in Hanoi for the 6th Congress of the Vietnamese Young Entrepreneurs Association for the 2018-2021 term. The event took place over two days, from August 27-28.

The Congress was honored by the presence of several high-ranking officials, including:

• Mr. Truong Hoa Binh, Politburo Member and Permanent Deputy Prime Minister.
• Mr. Hoang Binh Quan, Member of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Central Commission for External Relations.
• Leaders from various central ministries and agencies.
• Mr. Le Quoc Phong, First Secretary of the Central Youth Union and President of the Vietnam Youth Federation.

The 6th National Congress of the Vietnamese Young Entrepreneurs Association (VYEA) for the 2018-2021 term concluded with the election of Mr. Dang Hong Anh, Vice Chairman of TTC Group, as its new Chairman. The Central Committee of the 6th VYEA comprises 113 members, including Mr. Vu Manh Hung, Chairman and CEO of Hung Nhon Group.

After 25 years of formation and development, the VYEA has emerged as one of Vietnam's leading business associations. It boasts the fastest growth in membership and network, alongside dynamic and pioneering activities across various sectors of the Vietnamese economy. VYEA member businesses collectively provide employment for over 3 million workers, generating an annual revenue exceeding $25 billion.

"Pioneering Innovation - Creating Value": VYEA's Vision for 2018-2021

Under the slogan "Pioneering Innovation - Creating Value," the VYEA has set ambitious goals for the 2018-2021 term:

• Strengthen unity and consolidate the ranks of young Vietnamese entrepreneurs.
• Develop and enhance the quality of the Association's activities at all levels, fostering a more professional, effective, and practical approach.
• Professionalize its capacity for social critique and provide feedback on draft laws related to the economic sector, ensuring fairness, transparency, and the protection of economic components' rights.
• Develop specific programs to incubate a new generation of innovative startup entrepreneurs, capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the Industry 4.0 revolution.

Speaking at the Congress, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh highly praised the VYEA's activities. He particularly highlighted its strong growth in both quantity and quality, which has contributed to shaping a new generation of dynamic, creative entrepreneurs who are proactive in integration, creating high-quality products, reputable brands, generating numerous jobs, and contributing significantly to the nation's economic development.