UNDP commends Vietnam for “incremental progress” in promoting women’s leadership
March 11, 2022 | 11:00
Vietnam is making incremental progress to increase women’s participation in elected bodies such as the National Assembly and local People’s Councils, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen affirmed in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency.
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.
Unforeseen impacts on gender diversity
March 08, 2022 | 16:15
As the war for talent rages on, more than 70 per cent of businesses are now working to create a more inclusive environment to attract and retain female staff.
Removing barriers for female development
March 07, 2022 | 10:36
Overcoming the limitations and gender stereotypes that can affect their performance, women are increasingly confident in asserting their potential.
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.
From perception to action for women
January 20, 2022 | 09:31
The global economy is changing with the Fourth Industrial Revolution –presenting great opportunities and challenges for women entrepreneurs and women-owned enterprises in accessing and entering the digital economy.
Inequality changes forcing fresh gender-related policy
January 19, 2022 | 10:18
Global woes over the past 24 months have caused numerous losses and burdens for women that have exacerbated gender inequality and led to dire social consequences.
Award gala for the competition “Women entrepreneurs planning for success”
November 25, 2021 | 21:17
The Award Gala for the competition “ Women entrepreneurs planning for success” has taken place on November 25 in four different locations in Hanoi, the northern city of Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh city.
ASEAN, Australia strengthen cooperation in women, peace, security matters
November 09, 2021 | 21:08
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women Marise Payne attended an ASEAN-Australia dialogue themed “Women, peace and security: progressing implementation on the road to recovery from COVID-19” on November 9.
The women changing the face of energy in Vietnam
October 20, 2021 | 12:40
Many women are leading and motivating the country’s business community in its development, embodying Vietnam’s power and serving as role models for today’s youngsters.
Australian Ambassador discusses women in leadership with Vietnamese Peacekeepers
October 20, 2021 | 08:56
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie met with Vietnamese peacekeepers preparing to deploy on United Nations peacekeeping missions in Africa.
Bias continues to haunt Vietnam’s gender ambitions
August 18, 2021 | 12:58
Women around the world have made incredible strides in joining the workforce, battling for equal pay, and getting to the top of their professions, particularly in Vietnam where the female labour participation rate is almost level to men.
Creating an enabling environment for women at work
July 24, 2021 | 11:00
Women continue to play an increasingly important role in workplaces and business organisations.
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.
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