ULAW NEWS | Issue No. 5 Ho Chi Minh City University of Law organizes comprehensive Lunar New Year welfare and appreciation activities for staff and students

On the morning of January 30, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW) held the Year-End Meeting for the Lunar Year of the Snake and the Spring Celebration welcoming the Year of the Horse 2026. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training, former leaders of the University, and nearly 400 officials, employees, and staff members.

Representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training, former leaders of the University across generations, and a large number of officials and employees of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law attended the Year-End Meeting for the Lunar Year of the Snake and the Spring Celebration welcoming the Year of the Horse 2026

In their opening remarks, members of the University leadership extended New Year greetings and acknowledged the collective dedication of officials and employees across the University. Within the framework of the program, the University presented tokens of recognition to members of the University Council who had completed their terms in accordance with the Law on Higher Education, and offered Lunar New Year gifts to retired staff members. These activities embody a long-standing institutional tradition of honoring predecessors and upholding continuity between generations, whose enduring contributions have shaped the University’s sustainable development over time.

Dr. Lê Trường Sơn - Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, delivered the opening address of the program

Associate Professor, Dr. Vũ Văn Nhiêm - Party Secretary and former Chair of the University Council of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, delivered remarks at the program

According to the official announcement on Lunar New Year bonuses for 2026, implemented in accordance with the University’s internal financial regulations, ULAW increased the general Lunar New Year bonus by 10% compared to 2025, and raised bonuses associated with emulation titles by 5%. In addition to these benefits, the University also provided an additional one-month performance-based income for the year 2025 to all officials and employees.

The atmosphere of the Year-End Meeting for the Lunar Year of the Snake and the Spring Celebration welcoming the Year of the Horse 2026 at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

The University expressed its appreciation to members of the University Council upon the completion of their terms of office

In celebration of the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (February 3, 1930 – February 3, 2026), and in particular to mark the 50-year development journey of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (1976–2026), the University Trade Union organized a traditional bánh chưng and bánh tét wrapping contest under the theme “ULAW Spring – 50 Years Under One Roof.” The competition attracted 14 teams representing trade union groups from faculties, institutes, departments, and centers across the University. Through the two contest segments—cake wrapping and New Year’s Eve ceremonial tray presentation, the event showcased distinctive cultural displays and traditional cakes imbued with the spirit and flavors of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

The overall scene of the bánh chưng and bánh tét wrapping contest themed “ULAW Spring – 50 Years Under One Roof”

The vibrant and lively spirit of the contest

Members of the University leadership and the University Trade Union attended the contest

A competing team presenting the concept and design ideas of its exhibition space to the judging panel

The exhibition space of Team 10 — the Joint Trade Union Group of the Office of Undergraduate Training, the Office of Graduate Training, the Office of Student Affairs, and the Institute of International Training — winning the First Prize overall

The exhibition space of Team 12 — the Joint Trade Union Group of the Office of Finance and Accounting, the Office of Facilities Management, the Office of Quality Assurance and Testing, and the Office of Organization and Human Resources — winning the Second Prize overall

In addition to the exhibition space, the program also featured a traditional Vietnamese costume fashion showcase presented by several teams participating in the contest

The University’s Board of Rectors presented awards to the prize-winning teams of the contest

Prior to these activities, in order to provide timely encouragement and support to students facing financial difficulties on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, the University implemented a student welfare and support program. This initiative aimed to assist students in preparing for their return home to celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families, while also offering care and support to those remaining in Ho Chi Minh City during the holiday period. Accordingly, the University awarded 82 support grants to students, with a total value exceeding VND 200 million. This meaningful program reflects the University’s commitment to student welfare and contributes to fostering a supportive academic environment in which students can study, develop, and welcome the Lunar New Year in a warm and compassionate atmosphere.

Representatives of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law presented Lunar New Year gifts to students

As one of the students receiving Lunar New Year support from the University, Thái Trâm Uyên, a student of class HS49C, emotionally shared:

“For students living far from home, especially those facing financial difficulties, the care and support provided by our lecturers and the University carry not only material value but also profound spiritual significance. Amid the pressures and busyness of the year-end period, the University continues to show its care, attention, and commitment to accompanying students. This makes me deeply feel that I am not alone on my academic journey in the city.

Thái Trâm Uyên, a student of class HS49C, received Lunar New Year support from the University

Such timely support feels like a warm and reassuring message, reminding us that we always have the ULAW family standing by our side. I sincerely express my gratitude to our lecturers for providing encouragement and motivation, enabling us to move forward with confidence and to welcome a Lunar New Year that is more complete, meaningful, and heartwarming.”

Similarly, Cao Thị Anh Thư, a student of class DS47.4 expressed that this support holds profound humanitarian significance and is highly timely, enabling many students to return to their hometowns and reunite with their families—an invaluable yet simple form of happiness for young people living far from home after a year of study. Through this, she emphasized that the University is not merely an institution for the transmission of knowledge, but also a second home that consistently accompanies, supports, and uplifts students throughout every stage of their academic journey.