CARE and Mastercard to launch Strive Women in Vietnam
March 26, 2024 | 16:17
New programme will focus on women-led micro and small businesses as it aims to reach two million entrepreneurs in key regions of Vietnam over four years.
Vietnamese women’s association in Belgium convenes first congress
March 11, 2024 | 12:32
The Vietnamese Women’s Association in Belgium convened its first congress for the 2024-2027 tenure in Brussels on March 10, providing a chance for Vietnamese women working and living in the European country to meet and foster their connections.
Vietnamese women affirm role and position in social development
October 20, 2023 | 11:01
During Vietnam’s integration and development, Vietnamese women not only play the role of “keeping the fire burning” in the family but also continue to promote and affirm their role and position in social development, contributing greatly to the cause of national construction.
Vietnamese women"s relay team bag gold at Asian Athletics Championships
July 18, 2023 | 16:40
Vietnamese athletes Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Hoang Thi Minh Hanh, Nguyen Thi Huyen, and Nguyen Thi Hang won a gold medal in the women’s 4x400 relay event at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.
Women’s associations of Vietnam, Cambodia foster cooperation
July 26, 2022 | 20:30
A delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) is paying a working visit to Cambodia to further enhance the traditional cooperation with their Cambodian counterparts.
Women levelling the playing field in tech
June 04, 2022 | 15:38
In a traditionally tough field that is often dominated by men, women are building unique advantages in technology, with job opportunities opening up.
Gender equality deemed essential towards building sustainable society
March 15, 2022 | 00:00
VIR's Hong Dung spoke with Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, about gender equality and SCBVL's achievements in its agenda.
Congress marks top female developments
March 14, 2022 | 15:27
Nearly 1,000 delegates representing Vietnamese women from different social classes, ethnic groups, religions, and sectors across the country gathered in Hanoi to attend the 13th National Women’s Congress for the 2022-2027 tenure.
Ideas shared to boost gender equality goals
March 14, 2022 | 15:04
Improving awareness about the importance of gender equality in collaboration with a commitment to action will be a practical solution to promote women’s empowerment in business, as agreed at an online talk show last week held by Vietnam Investment Review.
Women’s empowerment key to gender equality
March 08, 2022 | 16:16
According to the World Bank’s Report on Women, Business, and Law in 2022, Vietnam ranked 58 out of 190 countries in providing economic opportunities to women, surpassing both Singapore and the Philippines.
Prime Minister hails women's great contribution to national development, international integration
March 07, 2022 | 16:49
Vietnamese women have demonstrated their capabilities and virtues in any situations and lines of work, greatly contributing to the national construction and development and international integration, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed.
Methods for banking boards to empower women’s businesses in Vietnam
March 07, 2022 | 10:11
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by women in Vietnam face significant barriers to finance. Despite the similar business performance, women-owned SMEs are 10 percentage points less likely than those run by men to have a bank loan. When they do get loans, they are smaller amounts and have shorter tenors. On average, SMEs owned by men can expect loans with maturities that are 19 per cent longer.
Eliminating sexual harassment
July 23, 2021 | 19:40
Sexual harassment is present in workplaces all around the world and is often normalised. It is a significant obstacle to women’s equality in the workplace and their advancement to leadership positions
Efforts ramped up to improve gender equality and women’s roles in Vietnam
July 17, 2021 | 09:00
Vietnam has come a long way in gender equality, with changes in the legal framework now protecting women better than ever before. However, much works need to be done before total equality can be achieved.
Women fight to make use of targeted pandemic support
July 16, 2021 | 13:57
The global health crisis has created significant challenges for almost all businesses, but ensuring the rights of employees, especially female workers, in this difficult period seems to have become the responsibility of not only enterprises but also state agencies and international organisations.
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