{"id":70195,"date":"2026-06-22T08:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tckt.vn\/english\/?p=70195"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:54:54","slug":"architect-luu-huong-duong-elected-president-of-ho-chi-minh-city-association-of-architects-for-the-2026-2031-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tckt.vn\/english\/?p=70195","title":{"rendered":"Architect Luu Huong Duong Elected President of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects for the 2026 – 2031 Term"},"content":{"rendered":"

On June 20, 2026, at the 272 Convention Center, the First Congress of the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects for the 2026-2031 term was held with the participation of 1,547 members representing the architectural community of the newly consolidated Ho Chi Minh City. Under the theme \u201cCreativity – Responsibility – Professionalism\u201d, the Congress marked a new chapter for the city’s professional architectural organization amid Ho Chi Minh City’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable urban development. At the event, Architect Luu Huong Duong was elected President of the Association, alongside five Vice Presidents and a 25-member Executive Committee.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Congress was attended by representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, leaders of the Vietnam Association of Architects, municipal departments and agencies, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Literature and Arts Associations, representatives of professional associations, architects’ associations from southern provinces and cities, and delegates representing the Association’s 1,547 members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Organized in accordance with Regulation No. 04-QC\/TU of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee governing mass organizations entrusted with responsibilities by the Party and State, the Congress was both a significant professional and political event for the city’s architectural community. It was also the first term of the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects following the merger of the architects’ associations of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria-Vung Tau.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the Congress, delegates reviewed and approved reports evaluating the Association’s activities during the 2020-2025 term, discussed strategic directions, objectives, key tasks, and solutions for the 2026-2031 period, and elected the new Executive Committee, Standing Committee, leadership team, Inspection Committee, and Architectural Council.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Association was honored with two collective commendations and seven individual commendations from the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee. It also received a traditional flag, four collective commendations, and 37 individual commendations from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, in addition to certificates of merit from the national association.<\/span><\/p>\n

Representing the city leadership, Pham Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, praised the Association’s achievements during the previous term, particularly its efforts throughout the organizational consolidation process. He expressed confidence that the newly elected Executive Committee would build upon these accomplishments and continue to strengthen the role of architects in shaping a modern, civilized, and culturally distinctive Ho Chi Minh City.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Congress elected a 25-member Executive Committee for its first term. Architect Luu Huong Duong was entrusted with the role of President of the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects for the 2026-2031 term. The Standing Committee consists of 11 members:<\/span><\/p>\n