HO CHI MINH UNIVERSITY OF BANKING SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED THE 2025–2026 CONFERENCE OF OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND ANNUAL REVIEW: HOLISTIC EDUCATION – UNIQUE EXCELLENCE – BRIGHT INNOVATION

HO CHI MINH UNIVERSITY OF BANKING SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED THE 2025–2026 CONFERENCE OF OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND ANNUAL REVIEW: HOLISTIC EDUCATION – UNIQUE EXCELLENCE – BRIGHT INNOVATION

On July 11, 2026, Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB) successfully convened the 2025–2026 Conference of Officials and Employees combined with the Annual Review. This milestone event served to comprehensively evaluate the achievements of the past academic year, set strategic directions for the 2026–2027 academic year, and strongly uphold the governance role and creative spirit of the university’s academic community.

Carried out in accordance with Plan No. 742/KH-ĐHNH dated May 19, 2026, by the President of HUB, the Board of Management in collaboration with the Executive Committee of the Grassroots Trade Union solemnly organized the conference. The event took place in a democratic, solidary atmosphere, reflecting the high determination of all administrators, faculty members, and staff toward the university's sustainable development.

The conference was honored by the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Thanh Ha – Secretary of the Party Committee; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Trung – President; Dr. Nguyen Tran Phuc – Permanent Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Thi Thieu Dao – Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Thanh Hang – President of the Grassroots Trade Union; along with members of the Party Standing Committee, Board of Management, Trade Union Standing Committee, Secretary of the Youth Union, and over 500 delegates representing all officials, faculty members, and employees from faculties, departments, institutes, and centers across the university.

Delivering the opening address and guiding remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Thanh Ha – Secretary of the Party Committee, acknowledged and commended the exceptional efforts of the university’s staff and faculty over the past academic year. He emphasized that following a 50-year journey of laying solid foundations, HUB is now standing at a historic turning point: officially transitioning from a phase of quantitative scale development to qualitative growth. He affirmed that a great university grows not by slogans, but by genuine quality demonstrated through the everyday honorable work of every individual and deeper assessments of impressive figures achieved during the academic year.

The Party Secretary particularly stressed: "University autonomy is not merely the right to make more decisions. First and foremost, university autonomy is the capacity to elevate one’s own standards." In the upcoming phase, the university requires individuals who dare to take on tasks, assume responsibilities, and drive innovation. Consequently, HUB will evolve into a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary university with the capability to deliver training in technology, economics, law, and languages—a place that nurtures global citizens equipped with digital mindsets and adaptive resilience. Furthermore, scientific research must become substantive, aiming toward academic integrity and solving practical societal problems rather than merely chasing publication numbers for rankings.

Following the opening, the conference listened to the Report on the Performance Outcomes of the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Operational Directions for the 2026–2027 Academic Year, presented by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Trung – President. The report highlighted outstanding achievements across all operational fronts—from admissions, training, and quality assurance to international cooperation—while candidly addressing remaining challenges. A notable highlight was the streamlined organizational structure coupled with the enhancement of the academic team, bringing the proportion of faculty holding titles and degrees of Professor, Associate Professor, and Doctor to 63.5%. Training scale was stably maintained, achieving a graduation rate of 88.4% and an employment rate of 99.1% for graduates immediately upon completion. Alongside expanding modern technology-integrated training programs such as AI and FinTech, HUB also recorded breakthrough progress in scientific research, with a 98% increase in research projects/initiatives and a 27% increase in international publications. Thanks to extraordinary efforts in university governance and social responsibility commitments, the university attained ISO 21001:2018 certification and proudly ranked among the world's top 401–600 in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 in its debut participation.

To champion democratic principles, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Thanh Hang – President of the Grassroots Trade Union, presented the synthesis report of feedback and contributions from officials, public employees, and workers across units, reflecting profound dedication and responsibility toward the university's common development.

The conference also adopted key reports concerning the rights and obligations of employees: the Financial Disclosure Report presented by Dr. Nguyen Quynh Hoa – Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting; the Report on the Implementation of the Democracy Regulation presented by Dr. Lam Thi Kim Lien – Head of the Inspection Department; and the Report on the Activities of the People’s Inspectorate for the 2025–2026 academic year presented by Mr. Le Đình Luân – Head of the People's Inspectorate.

Under the rigorous yet open chairing of the Presidium, the discussion session proceeded dynamically. Representatives from various faculties, departments, and institutes actively contributed practical solutions and initiatives regarding innovative teaching methodologies, digital transformation, and the enhancement of living standards for staff and employees.

Subsequently, the entire conference unanimously approved 6 standards and 27 specific targets for the 2026–2027 academic year.

To generate a robust emulation momentum for the new academic year, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Thanh Hang – President of the Grassroots Trade Union, officially launched the 2026–2027 emulation movement, followed immediately by the signing ceremony of the Emulation Covenant and Coordination Regulation between the University Administration and the Grassroots Trade Union.

In his concluding remarks, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Trung – President of the University, emphasized that beyond numerical growth figures, the ultimate destination for the university's academic community is to build HUB into a truly happy university—a place where every lecturer, official, and employee finds joy, pride, and daily motivation to dedicate themselves.

Following a diligent, responsible, and effective working session, the 2025–2026 Conference of Officials, Employees, and Annual Review of Ho Chi Minh University of Banking concluded with resounding success, inaugurating a new development cycle filled with high expectations and prospective triumphs.