Vietnam facilitates women’s participation in socio-economic activities
Vietnam has always prioritised and implemented many policies aiming to create a favourable environment for women to equally participate in socio-economic activities.
The Vietnamese delegation at the 63rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (Photo: VNA)
NewYork (VNA) – Vietnam has always prioritised and implemented manypolicies aiming to create a favourable environment for women to equallyparticipate in socio-economic activities.
The statement was made by Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s PermanentMission to the United Nations (UN), at an event on infrastructure in service ofwomen and gender aspects in industry and energy at the UN’s headquarters in NewYork on March 14.
The event was jointly held by Vietnam, Finland, Grenada, the UN IndustrialDevelopment Organisation (UNIDO), the UN Entity for Gender Equality and theEmpowerment of Women (UN Women), the Small Island Developing States Sustainable Energy Initiative (SIDSDOCK) and the IslandWomen Open Network (IWON).
Quy introduced Vietnam’s Law on Gender Equality which aims to enddiscriminations and create equal opportunities for both men and women toparticipate in human resources and socio-economic development, and approachinformation, capital, markets and employment, along with incentives for femaleworkers.
Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest rate of female labourers in SoutheastAsia, reaching 72.9 percent, he said, noting that women have contributed to industrialsectors like garments-textiles, leather and footwear, component assembly,electronics, chemicals and hydropower.
Many businesswomen and female scientists have been honoured for theircontributions at national, regional and international levels, the ambassadorsaid.
The event, which took place within the 63rd session of the UNCommission on the Status of Women, attracted more than 150 delegates from UNmember countries, UN agencies and non-governmental organisations.
The participants said the event’s theme is of significance in the context oflow rate of women engaging in industry and energy.
They said policies in these sectors have yet to comprehensively take intoaccount women’s demands, and fully tap their potential.
They also highlighted reciprocal relations between gender equality andsustainable and inclusive infrastructure development, saying effectiveintegration of gender aspects into energy and industry would contribute to completingsustainable development goals.
Acknowledging progress made in the awareness work, they also pointed outlimitations such as many women finding it hard to access opportunities toimprove their professional skills and capacity, especially in high-techsectors, and get promoted at work due to gender preconception anddiscrimination, and household burdens.-VNA
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has voiced her hope that with joint efforts, one day, there won’t be any barriers and bias against women, and female leaders in businesses and economic organisations will make up 50 percent and even higher of the total number.
Vietnam is paying more and more attention to institutionalising gender equality and women empowerment, said Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh at a plenary session of the second Eurasian Women’s Forum in Saint Petersburg of Russia on September 20.
The White Ribbon Breakfast 2018 and safe orange bus journey were launched in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28 in response to the Action Month for Gender Equality and prevention of gender-based violence and the 16-day global campaign on ending violence against women and girls.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
The Vietnamese delegation at the 63rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (Photo: VNA) 
