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Companies that practice gender equality and women empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community are believed to gain advantage in competitiveness and sustainable development. Women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam has been promoted through a program funded by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) for the 2019-2022 period. Le Thanh, Program Manager of the European Union Delegation, speaks at the conference WeEmpowerAsia Journey held in Hanoi on May 10. Photos: UN WOMEN More than 1,500 enterprises in Vietnam have been equipped to improve awareness of women’s empowerment principles in the workplace, marketplace, and community in the past three years in a program funded by the European Union (EU) and United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women). Approximately 3,300 women-owned enterprises strengthened their capacity to adapt to Covid-19 and the … [Read more...] about EU-funded program promotes women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam

Mark Ratcliff, sustainability specialist at Except Integrated Sustainability Whether we acknowledge it or not, sustainability is and always has been our most important goal. Collectively, we have gotten away with pushing it aside for too long. We can no longer ignore it, but realizing sustainability beyond a marketing slogan is easier said than done. Many countries are falling behind, and without a systemic shift to a more long-term mindset, Vietnam will also flounder and fail to achieve its bold National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030. Nevertheless, things are not as gloomy as they seem. Except Integrated Sustainability, a Dutch consultancy and design firm, has initiated ViCo, Vietnam’s first sustainability community for innovation. It aims to bolster worldwide partnerships, enhance learning, and help with new joint business models to support the shift to sustainability and attract more funding. Vietnam is perfectly positioned to prosper and, with the support of ViCo, … [Read more...] about Supporting Vietnam’s strive for sustainability

At a meeting with Joseph Bae, Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, on May 16 morning (U.S. time), Chinh asked the firm to share its experience and offer proposals to Vietnam. Joseph Bae said KKR wishes to expand its operation in real estate, infrastructure, digital transformation, food, consumer goods and technology in Vietnam, noting that the firm has invested more than USD 1 billion in three Vietnamese companies. Vietnam is an attractive market for investors with incentives rolled out by the government, along with its favorable geographical location, and young, dynamic population, he noted. The Southeast Asian nation is also the destination for many added value services, Joseph Bae added. Chinh lauded KKR’s investment in the private sector in Vietnam, and welcomed its plan to expand investment in the country, stressing that the firm’s investment focuses match Vietnam’s priorities. He told Joseph Bae that Vietnam lured investments worth USD 1.3 billion in startups last year, … [Read more...] about Prime Minister meets representatives of investment funds, groups in New York

Vietnam has been pursuing a reform process on strengthening its social protection system towards a more child-sensitive, gender transformative, and shock-responsive system. Vietnam expects more support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to fulfill its children-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in New York on May 16. Photo: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a meeting with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell in New York on May 16. In 2021, UNICEF developed the Country Programme of Cooperation 2022-2026, based on the UN Cooperation Framework, responding to the Government’s Socio-Economic Development Plan (2021-2025), positioning a rebound from COVID-19, accelerating human capital development, and responding to the growing threat of climate change and natural disasters The new country program will introduce breakthrough solutions that can … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks UNICEF support for children-focused SDGs by 2030

* On May 11, the Department of Political Affairs under Military Region 1, and affiliated units and agencies of Division 968 under Military Region 4 started emulation programs themed “When drinking water, remember its source, paying gratitude to national contributors” to mark the 75th anniversary of the Wounded and Fallen Soldiers’ Day. As planned, from May 14 to July 27, the units and agencies will promote education and dissemination of traditions mentioned above and policies on national contributors among their officers and soldiers. Meanwhile, all troops will show great determination to practice well, raise high sense of combat readiness posture, strictly observe military discipline, and undertake all political missions. Additionally, Division 968 will raise money for the division’s “Gratitude Fund,” conduct practical activities, including building and presenting gratitude and comrade houses, and effectively implement the emulation movement entitled “Division 968’s troops join … [Read more...] about Military units and agencies launch gratitude emulation programs

AIP Foundation is gathering with government partners, the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC), the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Transport, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee, the Gia Lai Provincial Traffic Safety Committee, and relevant partners for a workshop to celebrate the milestones of the Slow Zones, Safe Zones program thus far and kickstart the extension phase. This program, which aims to improve the safety of students’ journeys to and from schools, is supported by Fondation Botnar, the Global Road Safety Partnership, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), and the International Road Assessment Programme, and aligns with the Global Plan of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030. “We have strong partnership with AIP Foundation and its partners to implement safe school zones in Pleiku City. For us, at the NTSC, it is crucial to ensure the safety of all the children in our country as they travel to school. We … [Read more...] about A local program with a global message: Accomplishing Streets for Life in Pleiku City

A business owner in Phan Rang City, Ninh Thuận Province, uses computer to introduce products on her website. —VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Thành HÀ NỘI — As the central coastal province of Ninh Thuận shifted to more service industries, most of its 4,000 small businesses have been told to go digital. Most recently, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) coordinated with the People's Committee of Ninh Thuận and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to organise a conference, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of digital transformation in doing business in the province. MPI’s representative said that with the increasingly developing digital economy in the country and around the world, organisations, businesses and traditional models needed to make drastic changes to continue to exist and develop especially during the pandemic. To a province with mostly agricultural production like Ninh Thuận, digital transformation was still relatively new, and at … [Read more...] about MPI supports digital transformation for SMEs in Ninh Thuận

A business owner in Phan Rang City, Ninh Thuan Province, uses computer to introduce products on her website. —VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Thanh As the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan shifted to more service industries, most of its 4,000 small businesses have been told to go digital. Most recently, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) coordinated with the People's Committee of Ninh Thuan and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to organise a conference, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of digital transformation in doing business in the province. MPI’s representative said that with the increasingly developing digital economy in the country and around the world, organisations, businesses and traditional models needed to make drastic changes to continue to exist and develop especially during the pandemic. To a province with mostly agricultural production like Ninh Thuan, digital transformation was still relatively new, and at the end … [Read more...] about MPI supports digital transformation for SMEs in Ninh Thuan

The Mat Ngot project is a library for children in mountainous areas With the efforts and determination of the student group, as well as the organising committee, INSEE Vietnam successfully organised the ceremony to realise the Mat Ngot project – a library for children in the mountainous areas. In addition to guidance given by the INSEE Vietnam project's advisory board, the local authority, the Phuoc Tan A primary school administrators, the instructors, and the students of the University of Technology (VNU Ho Chi Minh City) supported the initiative. Eamon John Ginley, general director of INSEE Vietnam, expressed his appreciation at the event At the event, Eamon John Ginley, general director of INSEE Vietnam, expressed his appreciation for the cooperation with all sponsors and partners to actualise the students’ first meaningful project, thus helping pupils’ healthy growth and contributing to the enhancement of educational quality in these areas in a better, more … [Read more...] about INSEE launches Mat Ngot library project with wealth of support

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang handed the decision to establish the Vietnam Blockchain Association to the association's Chairman Hoang Van Huyen at the event (Photo: SGGP) According to the Ministry of Home Affairs Decision No. 343/QD-BNV dated April 27, 2022, the Vietnam Blockchain Association became the first official legal entity to gather enthusiasts to research and apply blockchain technology throughout Vietnam. The first congress of the Vietnam Blockchain Association took place in Hanoi on May 16 and announced the official executive committee, principles, and operation direction of the association. In particular, the focus is on a series of action programs on blockchain application with the goal of promoting the digital economy, soon bringing Vietnam to the international level in the digital economy, and will start from a practical action program including research, applying blockchain technology solutions in all aspects of economic life. The Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Blockchain Association makes its debut