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RoK - Vietnam Women’s Forum held in Seoul

The 10th Republic of Korea (RoK) - Vietnam Women’s Forum, held by the Korean Women’s Development Institute (KWDI) and the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), took...

Strengthening cooperation to promote women’s role in Vietnam and South Africa

On the afternoon of August 16th, the Vietnam Women's Union in collaboration with the Embassy of South Africa in Hanoi organized the hybrid Seminar "The role...

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...

Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 back home from South Sudan

Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 has completed its UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan after more than a year, with a homecoming ceremony held...

Women’s football team heading to New Zealand for 2023 World Cup

The Vietnamese national women’s football team and head coach Mai Duc Chung departed from Hanoi for New Zealand on July 5 to start their 2023 FIFA World Cup...

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Exhibition brings indigenous Australian culture to Hanoi

A multimedia installation exhibition named “Walking Through A Songline” opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on April 27, as part of celebrations to mark the 50th founding anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations.
Vice President addresses Global Summit of Women 2023

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended and addressed the opening of the Global Summit of Women 2023 themed “Women: Leading a New Climate of Change” in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 4.
Women empowerment: Valuable experiences from Vietnam and Australia

The Workshop themed "Australia and Vietnam experience sharing on women empowerment" was held in Hanoi on April 11, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Bringing information about gender equality and STEM to women and children

The Central of Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) organized the "Mothers & Children with STEM" Festival on March 21, at Duong Quang Ham High School, Hung Yen province.
VWU President Ha Thi Nga wishes to introduce valuable documents about Vietnamese women to people of Chile

On the morning of March 27, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, VWU President Ha Thi Nga had a meeting with the former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria on the occasion of her visit to Vietnam.
Vietnamese, Cuban women's role in national development spotlighted

The role of Vietnamese and Cuban women in political and socio-economic life has been spotlighted at a seminar held by the Women's Unions of the two countries in Havana on April 21 (local time).
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.
Vietnam, Laos intensify cooperation between women’s unions

A delegation of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) led by its President Ha Thi Nga paid a courtesy visit to Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou in Vientiane on April 4.
Creating opportunities for women during the digital transformation process in Vietnam

Today, the world has been developing with an unprecedented digitisation speed, and especially the COVID-19 pandemic has become a "catalyst" to accelerate the digital transformation process. In the first two decades of the 21st century alone, the...
Thua Thien Hue moves to preserve the craft of conical hat making

Together with the Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress), the conical hat is an item that closely associated with Vietnamese women. Conical hats are one of the unique handicraft products of Thua Thien Hue province. In recent years, the...
Trade fair promotes consumption of farm produce for ethnic women in Thai Nguyen

Thai Nguyen city held a trade fair on March 25-26 to introduce and promote the consumption of agricultural products produced by women in ethnic and mountainous areas in Thai Nguyen province.
RoK helps improving income for needy households in Vinh Long

The Women's Union of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long held a ceremony on March 27 to launch a project on improving income for needy households in Vinh Long for the 2023-2025 period.
To promote women's participation in STEM field and cybersecurity

An international forum was held by the Vietnam Women's Union and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Vietnam (UN Women) on March 29 titled "Women, Cybersecurity and STEM".
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.
Vietnam highlights digital technology application for gender equality at UN session

The application of digital science and technology towards the goal of gender equality requires political will and real actions of governments and the willingness to transform of relevant sectors in society, affirmed a Vietnamese official.
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...
Vice President meets with female ambassadors, chief representatives of international organisations

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on March 8 met with female ambassadors and chief representatives of international organisations in Vietnam on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
PM urges all efforts to support women's advancement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met female leaders of centrally-run agencies and presented Kovalevskaia Awards on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8) in Hanoi on March 7 to honour the contributions of Vietnamese women to national...
Vietnam calls for international cooperation in ensuring women’s rights

Vietnam calls on the international community to enhance cooperation and coordinate policies in order to ensure women’s rights and gender equality, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), said at...
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).
Vietnam willing to boost personnel deployment to UN peacekeeping operations: diplomat

A diplomat of Vietnam has affirmed the country’s willingness to continue expanding the deployment of personnel to United Nations peacekeeping operations in the coming time.
A site for people who love culture

Leading up to International Women’s Day (March 8), the 1,983rd anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung uprising and the International Day of Happiness (March 20) the Vietnam womens Museum Womens Museum collaborated with journalist – director Mai Bong, on...
Vo Van Thuong elected State President for 2021-2026

Politburo member Vo Van Thuong was elected as State President of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 tenure on March 2.
Ao dai designs draw attention at fashion week in London

Fifty Vietnamese Ao dai (long gown) sets of Love Collection brand for both adults and children opened Segment ONE of the House of iKons Fashion Week 2023 on February 18, drawing the attention from not only designers but also fashion magazines in...
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...
Vietnam underlines consistent promotion of gender equality in all aspects

Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van has reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of raising women’s position and promoting gender equality in all aspects, while attending recent events marking the International Day of Women in Multilateralism.
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’...
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...
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...