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
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Innovative logistics models in great demand: FedEx director
Hardy Diec, Managing Director of FedEx Express Indochina. Photo by FedEx Express What’s the status quo with the logistics industry? Supply chains have never been more important. More than that, reliability and accuracy in these supply chains have now become even more paramount. During this pandemic, the logistics industry has proven to be vital, whether in delivering critical healthcare shipments including vaccines and medicine, or delivering huge volumes of e-commerce shipments to end consumers. The pandemic has shifted consumer behavior greatly. The boom in e-commerce will continue to be a powerful engine of the global economy. We’re witnessing how essential supply chains are to business survival, success and growth - they are not just an opportunity to reduce cost. Businesses are rethinking their supply chains, moving to a "just in case" approach for inventory management to counter unplanned scenarios. Being able to receive products and critical components either by … [Read more...] about Innovative logistics models in great demand: FedEx director
☀️ Morning digest on May 18
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. -President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received outgoing Bruneian Ambassador Pengiran Haji Sahari bin Pengiran Haji Salleh in Hanoi on May 17, congratulating the diplomat on fulfilling his duties during eight years in Vietnam. The Vietnamese leader appreciated the diplomat’s considerable contributions to the two countries’ ties, which were lifted to a comprehensive partnership in 2019. Read full text - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the NA delegation arrived in Hanoi late May 17, concluding an official visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao NA Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane from May 15. Earlier before leaving Laos, NA Chairman Hue and the high-ranking NA delegation called at the Vietnam Consulate General in Pakse, Champasak province, and met with representatives from the Vietnamese community in four southern Lao provinces (Champasak, Attapeu, Sekong and Salavan). … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on May 18
Vietnam cooperating with WHO to closely monitor monkeypox
WHO reported that until May 21 of this year, there have been 92 confirmed monkeypox patients and 28 suspected cases in 12 nations of England, Portugal, Sweden, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Australia, and the US, which are not the inherently endemic areas of the virus. WHO forecasts an increase in suspected monkeypox cases as it has expanded its monitoring scale. The virus of monkeypox has similar structure and features to that causing chickenpox, but the disease is rarely fatal. Some of the symptoms that distinguish common smallpox from monkeypox are high temperature and a nasty rash appearing on the face and gradually on other parts of the body 1-3 days after the fever. They leave scars when disappearing. Currently, related organizations and scientists are monitoring the disease status worldwide for appropriate warnings and timely treatments. By Minh Khang – Translated by Yen Nhi … [Read more...] about Vietnam cooperating with WHO to closely monitor monkeypox
Hoài, Hùng win Việt Nam Trail Marathon
Nguyễn Thị Nhớ Hoài celebrates winning the women’s 70km category at the Việt Nam Trail Marathon held in Mộc Châu District, Sơn La Province. — Photo courtesy of the organisers MỘC CHÂU — Nguyễn Thị Nhớ Hoài and Nguyễn Tiến Hùng won the Việt Nam Trail Marathon held in Mộc Châu District, Sơn La Province on Saturday. Hoài who ran for Newborns Việt Nam, came first in the women’s 70km category with a total time of 11:22.00. She looked very strong at the finish line with an 18 minute gap to second place Vũ Thị Lan Hương. “This is the first trail race by Topas that I joined. I am shortsighted and I did not wear my glasses but the markings were really good that I could run fast without fearing being lost. The checkpoint staff were also very supportive, they helped me a lot. “The course was also very beautiful. Along the trails are the plum gardens which I can imagine how amazing they will look like in blossom season in January. One more thing to … [Read more...] about Hoài, Hùng win Việt Nam Trail Marathon