Forum discusses women’s role in fourth industrial revolution
A forum themed “Womenwill – Women in industrial revolution 4.0” took place in Hanoi on Jan. 17, seeking ways to help women expand start-up activities and participate more deeply in the economy.
Hanoi (VNA) – A forum themed “Womenwill – Women in industrialrevolution 4.0” took place in Hanoi on January 17, seeking ways to help women acrossVietnam expand start-up activities and participate more deeply in the economy.
The event also offered a chance for experts and femaleentrepreneurs to share information and experience to make women more active andconfident to deal with challenges of the digital era.
Pham Duc Nghiem, deputy head of the National Agency forTechnology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development under theMinistry of Science and Technology (MoST), said that women often face moredifficulties and barriers in work than men due to their responsibility fortheir family and social preconceptions.
The proportion of women gaining access to technology is alsolower than that of men, Nghiem added.
He said as the MoST is implementing the National Project toSupport Innovative Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam by 2025, the ministry hopes toreceive coordination of other agencies and organisations to encourage more start-upsby women.
Hoang Quang Phong, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber ofCommerce and Industry, said that the fourth Industrial Revolution is creatingnot only opportunities but also challenges, especially for micro and smallbusinesses, many of which are owned and managed by women.
Therefore, he asked female entrepreneurs to take theinitiative in accessing technology and building long-term development strategiesin order to catch up with the flow of the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
An International Finance Corporation (IFC) report titled “Women-ownedEnterprises in Vietnam: Perceptions and Potential” indicated that businessesowned by women account for only 21 percent of the total.
However, the World Bank has underlined the potential offemale entrepreneurs in creating jobs and increasing incomes for millions ofpeople, thus contributing to socio-economic development.-VNA
Vietnam has been growing at 6 percent plus over the past few years and this is indicative of the contributions of women to business and the economy, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam Ousmane Dione has said in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.
A conference on “Businesswomen in the digital economy” held recently in Hanoi highlighted the need for women-owned businesses to take advantage of opportunities created by the advancement of digital technology, e-commerce, and online marketing amidst the 4th industrial revolution.
While the profile of Vietnamese businesswomen has been raised significantly in recent years with the emergence of leaders in certain sectors, budding women entrepreneurs still have to fight with one hand tied behind their backs.
China’s Laoling city, in coordination with VINEXAD, hosted a series of events in Ho Chi Minh City from August 7-9 to seek trade and economic cooperation with Vietnam.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu led a delegation to Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, and Kratie provinces from August 5-8, aiming to deepen economic ties and support Vietnamese businesses operating in Cambodia’s northeastern region.
Party General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) is expected to mark a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, creating fresh momentum for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
In the context of the growing global digital economy, digital transformation and the promotion of e-commerce are key drivers helping Vietnam boost integration, enhance competitiveness, and expand export markets, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency
Tilapia is considered highly competitive in export markets thanks to its affordability, ease of processing, and appeal across both high-end and mass-market segments.
In the first seven months of the year, Phu Tho attracted an impressive 651.7 million USD in foreign direct investment, including 35 newly licensed projects totaling 119 million USD in registered capital and 45 existing projects with an additional capital of 533 million USD.
Under the agreements, VinEnergo will invest in, install, and operate 43 MWp of rooftop solar power capacity and 45 MWh of BESS capacity across the three plants.
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
Illustrative image (Source: tuoitrethudo.com.vn) 
