The Central Committee of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association has identified 2026 as a pivotal year for implementing the Resolution of the 8th Congress, focusing on improving the quality of operations, promoting connectivity, digital transformation, and social responsibility.
On the afternoon of January 21, 2026, in Can Tho City, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association held its second meeting of the Central Committee, eighth term, to evaluate the results of the Association's work and the young entrepreneurs' movement in 2025, and to agree on the key activity program for 2026 – the first year of implementing the Resolution of the eighth Congress, term 2025–2030.
According to the summary report, 2025 marks a significant shift in the operational methods of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, from expanding the movement to improving quality and efficiency. By the end of 2025, the Association will maintain its organization in 34 provinces and cities, two economic groups, and 16 affiliated clubs, with approximately 21,000 members operating in various sectors of the economy.
During the year, the Association at all levels and affiliated units implemented thousands of activities in many fields such as policy dialogue, trade promotion, training, international cooperation, exchange and linkage, culture and sports, and social welfare. Many programs and events have been highly appreciated by Party and State leaders and the young business community, notably the National Congress of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, the Vietnam Private Economic Forum 2025, and the Red Star Award – Outstanding Young Vietnamese Entrepreneur 2025.
At the Conference, delegates unanimously agreed on the key activity program for 2026, identifying it as a year of accelerated implementation of the Resolution of the 8th National Congress. Notable activities include: the selection and awarding of the title of Outstanding Young Entrepreneur in 2026; the Vietnam Private Economic Forum 2026; the Golden Star Award of Vietnam 2026; the implementation of phase 1 of the 10,000 CEO training program for the period 2025–2030; the program to build 10,000 social housing units; and organizing a delegation to visit and encourage officers, soldiers, and people on the Truong Sa archipelago. Continuing to promote intra-bloc trade and investment, expanding international cooperation, strengthening connections between young Vietnamese entrepreneurs and the region and the world, along with social welfare and sports activities.
Speaking at the Conference, Mr. Dang Hong Anh, Chairman of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, said that immediately after the Congress, the Central Standing Committee of the Association met to assign responsibilities for various fields, develop a key plan for 2026, and issue operating regulations for the new term.
The Association agreed to organize activities into three regions: North, Central, and South, with 3-4 Standing Committee members directly in charge to strengthen connections and support local areas. For localities with limited activities, the Central Association will coordinate in finding and appointing a dedicated chief of office, with salary costs covered by the Central Association, to strengthen the grassroots organization.
Regarding the 10,000 CEO Training Program, the Association will set specific targets and work alongside localities to implement it systematically, ensuring tangible value. In 2026, the Association aims to start construction on at least 10,000 social housing units, demonstrating the social responsibility of young entrepreneurs.
Within the framework of the Conference, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association awarded 17 Certificates of Merit and 22 Emulation Flags to collectives and units with outstanding achievements in the Association's work and the young entrepreneur movement in 2025.
Based on the agreed-upon orientations and key programs, many entrepreneurs expressed confidence and stated that, for these policies to be truly effective, promoting digital transformation and the commitment of the business community are crucial factors.
Accordingly, the Vice President of Alphanam Group, who is also the President of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, believes that with collective strength, the Executive Board will strongly promote its role, support the Standing Committee, and become an extended arm, strongly promoting the Association's activities and strengthening connections between local associations.
"The Central Association plays a leading role in disseminating information and positioning the brand to help affiliated associations create more value in various regions and attract more high-quality members. I hope that this year's Executive Board, with many new and young members, will become more cohesive, closer, and supportive of each other in their work, thereby improving the effectiveness of activities at the local associations," Ms. Nguyen Ngoc My shared.
Identifying digital transformation as a crucial pillar for improving governance capacity, the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association is implementing key support mechanisms to modernize the Association's system. In this context, building a shared digital platform is considered a top priority to standardize data, connect trade, and facilitate seamless reporting from the central to local levels.
Simultaneously, the Association leverages the ecosystem's strengths through the Digital Transformation Club to provide optimal technological solutions and a systematic consulting roadmap for its members. According to Ms. Mau, this work is strengthened by enhancing digital mindset training and integrating digital transformation criteria into the performance evaluation of the Association's offices nationwide.
Furthermore, local associations need to proactively innovate their thinking, shifting from manual to data-driven management and standardizing operational processes. Improving the capacity of staff and a willingness to pilot new models will be key to making digital transformation a driving force for the Association to become increasingly professional, efficient, and cohesive.
To foster the entrepreneurial spirit of young people as envisioned by the Party and the State, the core principle is to correctly define the role of entrepreneurs in the new development phase as a force for growth creation and a subject of innovation. This responsibility must be concretized first and foremost through operating businesses transparently and sustainably, creating economic value for society.
Simultaneously, young entrepreneurs need to be closely connected with their localities through social welfare programs and proactively address regional economic challenges with modern management thinking. In particular, the role of guiding the next generation through training and inspiring entrepreneurship is a crucial mission to spread the aspiration for legitimate wealth creation.
The Young Entrepreneurs Association is committed to implementing substantive action plans, from institutionalizing the spirit of responsibility into annual programs to creating a forum for substantive policy dialogue with the Government. Above all, the commitment and exemplary role of the Association's leadership will be the strongest driving force for the natural spread of the young entrepreneurial spirit, enabling them to fully contribute to the development of the country.
According to Investment Newspaper