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Vietnam's Air Defense-Air Force Service Honors Women's Contributions
Vietnam's Air Defense-Air Force Service recently honored 28 collectives and 31 individual women for their outstanding contributions over the past five years. The June 25 ceremony also recognized 226 exemplary students who are children of officers, professional soldiers, workers for their academic achievements in the 2024-2025 school year. Lieutenant General Tran Ngoc Quyen, Party Secretary and the Service’s Political Commissar, attended and led the event. -
Border Guard Political Commissar Promotes "Patron-parents" Program
Lieutenant General Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Vietnam Border Guard emphasized the importance of expanding the "Patron-parents" Program during a conference honoring outstanding women in the Border Guard Force for the 2020 – 2025 period. The event was held on the afternoon of June 25 at the Border Guard Academy. -
Honoring 30 collectives and 10 individuals for outstanding achievements in the Program "Accompanying women in border areas" (2021–2025)
On June 4th, the second day of the 13th Executive Committee Meeting of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), 13th tenure, the Central VWU organized the Closing ceremony of the Program “Accompanying women in border areas” for the 2021–2025 period. -
Vietnamese Female Associate Professor nominated for ITLOS judge for the 2026-2035 term
For the first time, Vietnam has nominated a candidate to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), marking a significant milestone in the country’s global legal integration. The nominee - Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh, an outstanding female scholar - not only represents Vietnamese intellect on the global stage, but also sends a powerful message of gender equality and Vietnam’s commitment to international law. -
The woman who gave others a second pair of legs
Born with a congenital condition that left her frail, with atrophied and contorted limbs, unable to walk, Lam Thi Nga defied the odds. Thanks to her own determination and the care of her family, she taught herself to read and write, learnt a trade, built an independent life, and now inspires and supports others with similar conditions by creating jobs and opportunities. -
Viet Nam advance to quarterfinals of AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup 2025
The Vietnamese women's futsal team secured a 3-0 victory against the Philippines on May 9 in their second Group B match, becoming the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025. -
Thổ woman rebuilds forests and futures in Thanh Hóa
Nguyễn Lê Ngọc Linh left behind a stable job in Hà Nội to revive barren hills and restore livelihoods in her native Như Xuân. Her forest garden is now a model for sustainable development rooted in local wisdom. -
Vietnamese architect honoured with DIVIA 2025
Her works showcase a creative fusion of tradition and modernity, reflecting deep sensitivity to Vietnam’s culture and climate. These projects have become a source of inspiration for incorporating indigenous architecture into sustainable development practices, both in Vietnam and internationally. -
97-year-old Ha Tinh woman stuns with photos exploring central Vietnam
A 97-year-old woman from Ha Tinh has completed the first leg of her journey, touring several provinces across central Vietnam. She and her family are now preparing for the next two legs of their cross-country adventure. -
State President sends congratulatory letter to first woman of Vietnamese origin to fly into space
In the letter, the President expressed his joy and pride that for the first time a woman of Vietnamese origin had flown into space, affirming the talent and intelligence of Vietnamese people in the US and around the world. -
Mekong Delta woman saves lives for decades with free swimming lessons
For Tran Thi Kim Thia (also known as Sau Thia), who was honoured in 2017 by the BBC for coaching over 2,000 kids in swimming for 15 years, teaching the skills is not just a job, but a noble mission. -
Vietnam win 2024 ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship
The Vietnamese women's national futsal team beat their Thai rivals 2-1 in the final match of the 2024 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championships in the Philippines on November 21. -
First Vietnamese scientist named at UK’s TechWomen 100 Awards
With outstanding achievements in biotechnology, Dr Nguyen Thuy Ba Linh from University College London (UCL) has become the first Vietnamese scientist to win the UK's TechWomen 100 Awards. -
Vietnamese female professor honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Award
Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, non-permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, has been honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered the “Nobel of Asia”. -
Over 10,000 “Zero-dong Ao dai” given to needy women
An Ao dai shop on Dang Van Bi Street, Thu Duc city in Ho Chi Minh City, has given more than 10,000 Ao dai (long dress) to needy women and girls over the past two years. -
Women accompany with military and people to achieve Dien Bien Phu victory
In the historic Dien Bien Phu victory, there had a significant contribution of the resilient and indomitable Vietnamese women. -
Women-run cooperative creates jobs and ensures the rights of ethnic minority women in Ha Giang
Since its establishment in 2017, the Lanh Trang (White Flax) Cooperative in Sa Phin Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, has become an effective economic development model, helping eliminate hunger and reduce poverty in the locality while contributing to enhancing the role and ensuring the rights of local ethnic minority women. -
A billionaire’s dream: Bridging Vietnam with the World
The female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has shown that with talent, hard work and a bold heart to dream and make the dreams come true, any women can break the glass ceiling and contribute to the development of their homeland. -
Hungarian magazine honors Vietnamese citizen one among top 50 successful women
The successful Women magazine, known as “Sikeres Nők” in Hungarian has named Vietnamese doctorate holder Phan Bich Thien among the top 50 successful women of 2023, said Radio the Voice of Vietnam. -
Ha Nhi Ethnic Woman inspires at the 2nd Dien Hong Award ceremony
The story of Ms. Chu Gi Xu, A Lu Commune Women’s Union President, delegate of A Lu Commune People's Council, Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province at Dien Hong Award Ceremony 2024 has demonstrated the efforts of grassroots women cadres in communication and elimination of backward customs in the highlands. -
The woman who inspires love for mother tongue among young Vietnamese in US
Teaching the Vietnamese language since 1995, Ngo Kim Viet, a Vietnamese woman living in the US state of Maryland for over 40 years, always perceives that the value of the mother tongue needs to be maintained and passed down to younger generations of the Vietnamese origin. -
TYM technical officer receives prestigious international award
In 2023, Ms. Nguyen Thi Quynh Trang, a distinguished technical officer of Transaction Office No. 02 of TYM – Do Luong Branch, Nghe An has been honored with the 2023 Field Officer Appreciation Award in the Asia-Pacific region. This award is organized and presented by the Whole Planet Foundation to recognize the outstanding contributions of credit officers within the region. -
7 collectives and 19 outstanding individuals won Vietnamese Women’s Award
Ceremony of the Vietnamese Women’s Award for the year of 2022 and 2023, and the contest “Learning positive values of relief and religion in family life and gender equality promotion 2023” were held by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in Hanoi on November 27. -
Vietnam strives to raise female UN peacekeepers to 20% by 2025
Vietnam is striving to raise the rate of female officers in the country's peacekeeping force to 20% by 2025, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien told a conference in Hanoi on October 19. -
Vietnam's top female badminton player enters world's top 20
Vietnam's top female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, earned a historic milestone on October 24 by entering the top 20 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s world rankings for the first time. -
“October Flowers” Program
On the morning of October 19, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) organized a program to praise 293 outstanding Presidents of Grassroots WUs in 2023 at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labor Cultural Palace. With the theme "October Flowers", the program honors the VWU's grassroots staff who have been strongly committed to VWU work and the women's movement nationwide. -
Female Vietnamese fighter jumps impressively on Muay world ranking
Vietnamese fighter Huynh Ha Huu Hieu has won the World Boxing Council (WBC) Muay Thai International Title in the women's minimumweight class (45.39 kg). -
Exhibition "17 Vietnamese Faces of Action for Sustainable Development" kicked off
The exhibition is under the "17 Faces of Action" initiative of the UNOG director general Tatiana Valovaya. The initiative targets to recognise and encourage women around the world to actively contribute to socio-economic development, promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievements. -
Winners of “Women Do Business” programme 2023 announced
Unilever Vietnam, Sunlight, and the Vietnam Women’s Union held a ceremony on October 14 to honour winners of the “Women Do Business” programme 2023 and respond to the “Women’s creative start-ups and green transformation” programme 2024. -
Celebrating 115th birthday of late VWU President Nguyen Thi Thap
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thap, or Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tot by real name, was born on October 10, 1908. She came from a poor farmer family with a patriotic tradition in Long Hung commune, Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province. She got married at the age of 17 at the request of her father. The marriage did not work out, she left her child at the husband’s and came back home. Since then, she joined the Revolution with the youthful enthusiasm. -
Woman works to inspire love for Muong ethnic culture among local children
Since 2004, Muong ethnic woman Dinh Thi Kieu Dung has held numerous free classes on Muong ethic culture to local children in Bo Town, Kim Boi District, Hoa Binh Province, contributing to inspiring their love for their ethnic culture. -
Lotus leaf-made painting of female general Nguyen Thi Dinh presented to Women’s Museum
The Vietnam Women's Museum, in collaboration with the Women's Club with Cultural Heritage and the Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club, held a ceremony in Hanoi on August 24 to receive a portrait of female general Nguyen Thi Dinh (1920-1992) made from lotus leaves. -
Female Vietnamese “blue beret” performs tasks at MINUSCA
Over the past time, Vietnam has sent many female peacekeepers to U.N. peacekeeping missions. The female Vietnamese “blue berets” have wholeheartedly tried their best to accomplish their international service, leaving deep impressions on international friends and locals. -
Ceremony honours Vietnamese national women's football team
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) in coordination with the TCP Vietnam Company held a ceremony in Hanoi on June 27 to honour Vietnam’s national women's football team for winning gold medal at SEA Games 32. -
Vietnam’s fashion designs introduced in London
Two fashion collections by designers Lan Huong and Jordan Nguyen made debut in London, the UK, on March 30 as part of a Vietnam discovering event held at the D-Contemporary gallery. -
Vietnamese female boxer beats former world champion
Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Thi Tam has trounced two-time world champion Kyzaibay Nazym of Kazakhstan 5-0 at the ongoing IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India. -
Director Ha Le Diem: Making movies grants me opportunities to understand and live in others’ worlds
Born in a mountainous district in Bac Kan province, Ha Le Diem's biggest dream at the age of 16, was to go out and see the world. “I don't want to be born and die in the same place,” she said. In 2023, she became the first Vietnamese female director to have a documentary film nominated for an Oscar. -
Vietnam’s top female badminton player now 49th in world ranking
Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has risen to the 49th position in the world’s latest singles women rankings, according to Badminton World Federation (BWF). -
Helping poor women in coastal areas to escape poverty
The lives of households living in the coastal area of Dien Chau (Nghe An) who have been surrounded by poverty for many years have changed markedly after they became members* of TYM. A typical example is the story of Ms. Nguyen Thi Thien from Nam Tien Tien village, Dien Kim commune. -
Ta Oi ethnic woman promotes traditional ‘zeng’ weaving products to the world
Zeng’ weaving is a typical traditional craft of the Ta Oi ethnic people in A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province. With a hope to preserve and promote her ancestors’ craft, Ta Oi ethnic artisan Mai Thi Hop has worked to bring traditional ‘zeng’ weaving products to the world. -
Google Doodle honours first female Vietnamese newspaper editor Suong Nguyet Anh
The world’s most popular search engine Google paid tribute to Suong Nguyet Anh, the first female editor of the first women’s newspaper in Vietnam by posting a drawing of her on its homepage on February 1. -
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: tough journey ends with miracle for Vietnam
2022 has been a good year for the Vietnamese female football team, as they successfully defended their championship at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and for the first time ever secured a berth in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 that will take place in Australia and New Zealand. -
Vietnamese documentary film nominated for 2023 Oscars
“Children of the Mist” (Nhung dua tre trong suong), a documentary film by Ha Le Diem, a woman director from the Tay ethnic minority group, has been included into the shortlist of the top 15 documentary films advanced in the Documentary Feature Film category of the 95th Academy Awards (2023 Oscar). -
Outstanding athletes, coaches in 2022 honoured
Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh and head coach of the national women’s football team Mai Duc Chung have been voted as the most outstanding athlete and sport coach, respectively, in 2022 by journalists and sports reporters. -
Event held to celebrate feminist poet Ho Xuan Huong
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a ceremony held on December 3 in the central province of Nghe An to honour the celebrated female poet Ho Xuan Huong (1822-1822), whose works called for equality for women. -
Soprano Hien Nguyen: I want to promote young Vietnamese music talents to the world
After two years studying at Milan Conservatory, Vietnamese soprano Hien Nguyen received an offer to work at a long-standing theatre in Italy. However, she decided to instead return to Vietnam, setting her art career in the motherland. She held a talk with Nhan Dan Weekly Newspaper to talk more about what she has learned and gained flowing the decision. -
Mountainous women developing business with e-commerce
Many women in Vietnam’s northern mountainous areas have become wealthy in recent years after running cooperatives and applying information technology. The dynamism of these women has helped create more jobs with good incomes for local people. -
Vietnamese contestant crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022
Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, a representative of Vietnam, has triumphantly overcome 70 contestants from various countries around the world, to be crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022. -
Hanoi: Ten outstanding women honoured
Ten women with outstanding contributions to Hanoi were honoured at an October 13 festival held by the capital branch of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU). -
First Vietnamese woman to win 'world's toughest' triathlon
Vu Phuong Thanh has become the first Vietnamese to win Swiss Ultra Deca Continuous Triathlon World Championship - the toughest triathlon competition in the world.
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