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TYM – Top 3 performing financial service provider in Asia
Recently, Tinh Thuong Microfinance Institution (TYM) was honored to be awarded a Top Impact Award for ranking top 3 performing financial service provider (FSP) in Asia in the 2023 Microfinance Index by 60 Decibels. TYM is the only representative of Vietnam won this Award. -
“2023 Women’s Start-up, Promoting Indigenous Resources” Regional final round contest
The regional final round contest of “The 2023 Women’s Start-up, Promoting Indigenous Resources” took place in September at three locations: Nam Dinh, Phu Yen and Ben Tre provinces. -
Promoting gender equality through empowering women in all fields
Currently, there are many stereotypes about women in general and female leaders in particular, which greatly affect gender equality, work efficiency, production and life. This situation poses urgent problems related to communications to change public awareness and especially draw the participation of men to increase resources to support women. -
Solutions to increase women leaders’ percentage
Heading towards the 93rd anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union’s establishment, on the morning of September 22, the VWU organized the workshop "Solutions to increase the proportion of women candidates for the 16th National Assembly and People's Council at all levels for 2026 - 2031 term". The event was co-hosted by the Australian People for Health, Education and Development Abroad (APHEDA). -
5 livelihood models supporting women in border areas
On the morning of August 29, the Central Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Vietnam Border Guard Command has co-organized a seminar "Sharing evaluation results and consulting on solutions to improve quality and replicate effective livelihood models for ethnic minority and border areas” in Viet Tri City (Phu Tho). -
Mottainai Fund for disadvantaged children receives warm response
Mottainai - a charity programme launched by Phu nu Viet Nam (Vietnam’s Women) newspaper to support orphans and disadvantaged children - has received donations of 350 million VND (14,700 USD) and 2,000 items of used clothes within just ten days, the newspaper said on August 22. -
Women play crucial role in plastic waste reduction
According to national statistics, an average of about 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually in Vietnam, of which 90% is buried, filled or incinerated, and only 10% recycled. Meanwhile, 90% of scrap collectors and scavengers are women, a job that exposes them to a toxic environment that negatively affects their health. -
More than 7,100 ethnic minority women participate in contest on domestic violence prevention and control
Among nearly 184,000 women participating in the online contest “Gaining knowledge about the 2022 Law on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control” launched by the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), there were more than 7,100 ethnic minority participants. -
Conference to evaluate non-cash payment activities at TYM
On August 19, 2023, TYM held a conference to evaluate non-cash payment activities at TYM. The meeting was attended by the Board of Directors of TYM, branch management, the Head/Deputy Head of Department/group/department of the Head Office. -
TYM is a solid fulcrum for women with disabilities
Over the years, many members of women with disabilities have been able to access TYM’s policy loans. Thus, in Thanh Hoa branch, women with disabilities have a source of investment capital to develop production, animal husbandry, small businesses and trading, have income, and improve their quality of life. -
The second mother of an orphan girl
From the host mother program launched by the Central Vietnam Women’s Union, the 9th grade girl who lost her mother at birth now has a host mother. -
Seminar discusses ways to build more equal opportunities for ethnic women
On July 5, the Vietnamese Women's Museum in collaboration with the Vietnam Prosperity Development Corporation held a seminar in Hanoi under the theme ‘Out from the Mist’ to spread the true and touching stories of rising above in the lives of ethnic minority women. -
Fashion show features Ao Dai designs inspired by Quang Binh’s natural landscapes
A fashion show was held on the two banks of Son River in Quang Binh province on June 30, introducing to the public Ao Dai designs, which were inspired by the land and culture of Quang Binh. -
Vice President meets with delegates to Sunflower Summer Camp
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on June 7 met with delegates who are taking part in the Sunflower Summer Camp 2023. -
Women's Union enhances connection with Vietnamese women in Netherlands
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Pham Viet Anh hosted a reception for a delegation from the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) led by its permanent Vice President Do Thi Thu Thao. -
TYM becomes a lever for women in Hau Loc district, TYM - Thanh Hoa branch, to escape poverty
Hau Loc district, Thanh Hoa province is a coastal plain district. Over the years, Vietnam Women's Unions of Hau Loc district and communes under Hau Loc district have always facilitated and supported women, especially poor and near-poor women, to have the opportunity to access loans with preferential rates from different financial institutions. -
Thirty-one million people in rural areas have no access to standardized clean water
The above figure was given at the workshop on supporting women and girls to access safe and sustainable clean water and sanitation. The workshop was organized by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) with the support of the United Children's Fund (UNICEF). -
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. -
TYM - Hai Phong branch opening two new transaction offices
On the morning of March 25, 2023 in Duong Kinh district, Tinh Thuong Microfinance Organization, Hai Phong Branch (hereinafter referred to as TYM – Hai Phong Branch) successfully held a conference to open Transaction Office No. 2. -
Increasing the efficiency of online business for women with disabilities
The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) will actively advise and perform activities to help women with disabilities in many forms and act as a bridge to connect businesses, social organisations and the whole community to join hands to promote equity and rights for people with disabilities, thus contributing to the effective implementation of social security policies. -
Exhibition tells life stories of women migrant workers
An ongoing exhibition titled ‘Where I Arrive’ has been leaving a deep impression on visitors to the Vietnam Women's Museum in Hanoi by telling the touching life stories of women migrant workers in the capital city. -
Project proves women’s role in increasing community’s resilience to natural disasters
The Centre for Social Research and Development (CSRD) on March 29 held a workshop in the central city of Hue to summarise the results of its project on enhancing women’s role in increasing the resilience of the coastal community and eco-system in the central region of Vietnam. -
Outstanding female artisans from Hanoi’s handicraft villages honoured
A programme was held in Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, on March 7 to honour outstanding female artisans from traditional handicraft villages in the capital city. -
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". -
Increasing women’s access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene in rural areas
Measures to enhance women’s access to clean water and sanitation in rural areas were discussed in a seminar held by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the Women’s Union of Thai Nguyen province on March 28. -
Increasing the participation of women in collective economic development
The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) held a conference in Hanoi on March 17 to kick off a project on supporting cooperatives managed by women and creating jobs for female workers until 2030 and launched the Women Entrepreneurship Contest in 2023. -
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 construction and development. -
Vietnam Women’s Union at all levels plants trees in Spring 2023
Tree-planting festival was launched by President Ho Chi Minh since the Spring 1965 in order to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Since then, every spring, the Party, State and people including women of Vietnam join hands to plant trees throughout the country. -
VWU active role in army conscript
During 2023 army enlistment season, the Women's Unions at all levels have brought into full play their role, encouraging young people to enlist in the army. -
Ao dai festival to take place throughout March in HCM City
The ninth Ao dai (traditional long dress) Festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City throughout March with a wide range of cultural activities, the event’s organisers announced at a press conference held in HCM City on February 23. -
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 the morning of February 18, 2023 to open the exhibition “Dare to live a brilliant life”. -
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. -
Joining hands for advancement aspirations of ethnic minority women and children
On the evening of November 25, 2022, the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) held a communication event "Aspirations for advancement of ethnic minority women and children" and opened the Exhibition “Aspirations for Advancement” at the Vietnam Women's Museum (No. 36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi). -
“Aspirations for Peace” marks 50th anniversary of Paris Agreement
An event named “Aspirations for Peace” was held in Hanoi on January 9 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords) (January 27, 1973). -
Orientations of VWU and women movement in 2023
The VWU Central Executive Committee held a year-end Conference from December 13 -14, 2022 in Hanoi with the participation of 136 out of its total 158 members. The participants discussed and decided on many important issues related to the tasks of the VWU and the women's movement in 2023. -
VWU’s activities in action month for gender equality and gender-based violence prevention 2022
Responding to “Action month for gender equality and gender-based vilence prevention 2022" from November 15 – December 15, the VWU at all levels organized various activities on gender-based violence prevention, protect women’s right protection, safety ensurance for women and children. Below are some photos of the activities. -
Applying digital technology to bring women closer to microfinance
This is one of the instructions of Vice Chairwoman of Vietnam Women’s Union Tran Lan Phuong during a meeting with Hung Yen branch, Tinh Thuong Microfinance Institution (TYM). -
Joining hands to fight violence against women and girls
Vietnam is seen as a country achieving many positive results in narrowing the gender gap, especially in the fields of labour, employment, healthcare, and education, which have been recognised by the international community. The country is rated among the top 10 performers worldwide in implementing the United Nations Development Goal on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. -
Honouring cultural values of Vietnamese Ao Dai
As part of the series of activities of the Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2022, the Hanoi Women's Union in collaboration with the Hanoi Department of Tourism organised an Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress) mass performance themed "The capital's women integrate and develop" in Hanoi on December 4. -
Hanoi launches action month for gender equality and gender-based violence prevention
The Hanoi Women’s Union on November 27 launched an action month for gender equality and gender-based violence prevention, under the theme “Ensuring social security, increasing empowerment and creating opportunities for women and girls to realise gender equality and eliminate gender-based violence”. -
The Center for women and development promotes the implementation of project 8 aimed at disadvantaged women
From October 20 to October 22, 2022, within the framework of Project 8 "Implementing gender equality and solving urgent issues for women and children", the Center for Women and Development (CWD) chaired and coordinated with Thai Nguyen Women's Union to organize the Fair "Connecting product consumption for women in ethnic minority and mountainous areas" and the Workshop on Connecting Livelihood Support Networks for Disadvantaged Women, and Women at high risk of being trafficked and returned. -
TYM launches mobile app
On November 2, 2022, TYM officially launched TYM Mobile application for individual customers. This is the first mobile application that TYM has developed and is considered a breakthrough step to help TYM advance and promote customers’ experiences. -
TYM is one of the 10 financial institutions in the world honored in the framework of the European microfinance awards 2022 with the theme "Financial inclusion for women" (EMA 2022)
Recently, TYM was honored to be one of ten financial institutions in the world recognized in the framework of the EMA 2022 Awards for its outstanding efforts and results in promoting the development of women through these awards. TYM is the only representative of Southeast Asia in this top 10. -
Nestlé, Vietnam Women’s Union partner to empower women
Based on the fruitful results of their cooperation in past years, the Vietnam Women's Union and Nestlé Vietnam signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the period of 2022 - 2027 to continue to implement a nationwide programme named "Nestlé accompanies women" in Hanoi on November 4. -
Policy credit: A direct support tool for women to get rich
Supporting women in economic development as a direct tool to address gender inequality is the point of view and the goal that the Bank for Social Policies and the Vietnam Women's Union are aiming for through the implementation of social policy credit programmes over the years. -
“Happy Crescent Moon” honoring exemplary disabled couples
On the evening of October 11, in Hanoi, the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO), the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and The Vietnam National Assembly Television jointly organized the 4th "Happiness for disabled couple" with the theme of “Happy Crescent Moon”. The program took place in a warm and emotional atmosphere, aiming to honor the love and marriage of couples with disabilities. -
Supporting women to develop their businesses through digital platforms and green, sustainable economic models
On the morning of September 18th, Ms. Ha Thi Nga, member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) had a meeting with Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of International Trade Center (ITC), to discuss cooperation activities related to the development of e-commerce through digital platforms, promoting women’s participation in green and sustainable economy in the coming time. -
Project promotes financial inclusion for ethnic minority women
A project titled "Reach to Excel: Promoting Financial Inclusion for Ethnic Minority Women" has supported the development of more than 500 self-managed village credit savings groups (VSLA) with more than 11,000 women participating in savings and small-scale lending. -
30th anniversary of Tinh Thuong Microfinance Institution (TYM) 1992 – 2022
On October 7th, 2022, at the Center for Women and Development, 20 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho, Hanoi, the celebration of TYM’s 30th anniversary with the theme “TYM’s 30 years: Dedication & Commitment” was organized to mark the MFI’s development journey from 1992 to present. -
Programme honours the quintessence of Ao Dai
The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Central Committee organised an art programme "The Quintessence of Vietnamese Ao Dai" on October 18. -
Promoting gender equality in environmental protection
On September 14, the Vietnam Women's Union held the seminar "Promoting gender equality in environmental protection". This is the first in the VWU’s series of activities in response to the 2022 campaign “To make the world cleaner”. -
Vietnam Women's Museum receives portrait paintings of female journalists
The Vietnam Women's Museum held a ceremony to receive artifacts and hold an exchange programme with the theme "Female journalists" with author and journalist Huynh Dung Nhan on June 20. -
Japanese cultural event for children underway in Hanoi
A Japanese cultural event is being held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum in downtown Hanoi for kids to mark International Children’s Day (June 1) and the start of the summer vacation. -
Two female scientists receive Kovalevskaia Award 2021
A ceremony was held on May 16 to honour two female Vietnamese scientists with the Kovalevskaia Award 2021 for their excellent contributions to scientific research. -
Photo exhibition on female athletes underway to welcome SEA Games 31
A photo exhibition on well-known Vietnamese female athletes is underway at Hanoi’s Vietnamese Women’s Museum to welcome the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games. -
Consultation workshop to introduce gender-responsive manual of National Target Programme (NTP) on socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas
A hybrid consultation Workshop on monitoring gender mainstreaming in the NTP on socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas was organized on March 31 in Hanoi and other provinces/cities. -
Review Conference of Women Leaders Network’s activities for 2017-2022 term
On the morning of February 19, in Ha Long City (Quang Ninh), the Central Vietnam Women's Union held a conference to review the activities of the Network of Women Leaders - Members of the VWU Central Executive Committee for the 2017-2022 term. These members are from ministries and central governmental agencies. -
"Ao Dai Week" year 2022 to take place from March 1-8
"Ao Dai Week" is being held by the Women's Unions at all levels throughout the country in order to continue to create a spillover effect in the community in preserving and promoting cultural products of Viet Nam. -
Hoa Binh province: 30 sets of computers and thousands of warm clothes gifted to students
Responding to the program "Internet and computers for children" launched by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of Tiger in 2022, the Women's Union and Youth Union of Hoa Binh Public Security implemented the program of giving computers and warm clothes to poor children in mountainous areas. -
VWU rewards VND 500 million for Viet Nam women's national football team
On the afternoon of February 6, right after the Viet Nam women's national football team beat the Chinese Taipei with 2-1 score, winning a ticket to the Women's World Cup, the Vietnam Women’s Union rewarded VND 500 million (~22,000 USD) for the team. -
Central Vietnam Women's Union: Get-together in early Lunar New Year of Tiger 2022
On the morning of February 7, in the atmosphere of celebrating new Lunar New Year of the whole country, the central VWU held a get-together for its staffs and employees. -
Kon Tum Women’s Union launching the 2022 Program "Supporting women in border areas”
The Kon Tum Provincial Women's Union in collaboration with the Provincial Border Guards, the Women's Unions of Ben Tre, Dong Nai and Hanoi as well as Ben Tre Border Guards launched the 2022 program "Supporting women in border areas" in 04 border communes in Dak Glei and Ngoc Hoi districts. A total fund of over 900 million VND was mobilized for this launching. -
VWU’s New Year care for disadvantaged women and children nationwide
In the atmosphere of approaching Vietnamese Traditional New Year (Tet), the Women's Unions at all levels have been organizing many practical and meaningful activities to care for and encourage disadvantaged women and children nationwide especially those affected by the Covid-19 epidemic. -
“Patron-parents” Program to support orphans due to Covid-19
In response to the call of the Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the Covid-19 pandemic prevention and VWU’s “Million gifts of love” program – providing social protection for women and children affected by COVID-19, the VWU Presidium has recently issued a plan to implement the “Patron-parents” Program to support orphans, who lost their parents due to the pandemic. -
Priority tasks of Vietnam Women's Union in 2022
Under the theme of the year "Innovation and creativity in implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Women's Congress", the following key tasks of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in 2022 have been mapped out at the 12th Conference of the 12th VWU Central Executive Committee, organized on 28 December 2021 in a hybrid format. -
“Millions of affection gifts” fund-raising reaching over USD 9.6 million
As of January 13, 2022, the program "Million affection gifts" launched by the Vietnam Women's Union has mobilized a total fund of over USD 9.6 million, equivalent to nearly 739,000 gift packs for women and children heavily affected by epidemics and natural disasters. The affection gifts have been given to the needy women, children and pandemics frontline forces. -
TYM actively contributes to the implementation of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy
Microfinance (MF) has been confirmed as an important tool in poverty reduction in our country. With nearly 30 years of operation in the MF, Tinh Thuong Microfinance Organization (TYM) has contributed significantly to reducing poverty as well as to promoting gender equality in Vietnam by enhancing economic power for women. MF in general and TYM in particular have been and will make important contributions to the implementation of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) in Vietnam. -
Women's Union of Phu Tho Province to help 688 households out of poverty and to support for pandemic prevention with over 13 billion VND
The Phu Tho WU recently holds a conference to review 2021’s works & women's movement and deploy tasks for the year 2022. -
VWU’s e-commerce training courses
In the Covid-19 context, the e-commerce market has become more lively than ever. Digital technology and new distribution channels have become an effective solution for Vietnamese businesses to overcome difficulties. E-commerce brings new opportunities from market demands on the basis of changing consumers' purchasing habits, i.e. the shifting from traditional buying habits to buying online. -
Digital literacy for women in the context of international integration
On the morning of December 8, the Vietnam Women's Union in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communications organized an online digital literacy training for women in the context of international integration. -
Better implementation required for policies for women’s development
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on October 15 required ministries, agencies and localities to better implement policies promoting the development of women in general and female entrepreneurs in particular. -
Accompanying women on digital business journey
Promoting goods on the e-commerce platform is a solution for many business women during the epidemic. This is also a future trend when digital transformation is widely popular around the world, especially in Vietnam. -
Female migrant workers in Hanoi receive gifts
As many as 480 female migrant workers living in difficult circumstances received gifts worth 500,000 VND each during a programme held in Hanoi on September 18. -
Start-up ideas connected with job I love
The Contest "Start-up ideas connected with job I love" launched by Le Thi Rieng Vocational School (in Ho Chi Minh City) promises to offer many new ideas and breakthroughs, providing a familiar playground for those who own ideas and want to start a business.
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