The course, which will run until November 14 at the department’s headquarters in Hà Nội, is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and professional skills in UN peacekeeping for female officers from the Việt Nam People’s Army and several other UN member countries.

Gender equality has been consistently recognised as a cornerstone of social progress and sustainable development, with the principle of 'leaving no one behind' integrated across Việt Nam's national strategies, laws and programmes.

The project will support 8,000 women-owned start-up enterprises and cooperatives to restructure and consolidate with an aim to improve and enhance the capacity of members.

The proportion of women in leadership positions is still not commensurate with their important role in society.

Marking the 95th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day highlights the women’s growing role in and aspirations in the cause of national construction and defence.

The city is entering an ageing phase, with nearly 1.47 million elderly residents – the largest number nationwide – making up 10.49 per cent of its population. Its ageing index stands at 57.05, meaning there are 57 elderly people for every 100 children under 15.

At a national meeting with intellectuals, scientists, and artists, Party General Secretary To Lam underscored the importance of preserving, nurturing, and advancing Vietnamese culture—rich in national identity—particularly in the context of the new era. He placed special emphasis on cultural development in areas inhabited by ethnic minorities.

Ha Noi city currently has 1,350 craft villages and villages with occupations, of which 337 traditional occupations have been recognised. Craft villages have helped increase income and create jobs for thousands of workers. Developing craft villages not only preserves traditional identities, but also creates leverage in building new rural areas.

Viet Nam will work closely with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), member states, and partners to ensure that no woman or girl is left behind, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations, has said.

On August 30, 2025, women across Vietnam staged mass folk dance performances at cultural and historical landmarks nationwide, celebrating the 80th National Day with songs honoring the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and the homeland.

Under the golden autumn sunlight of September 2, on the historic Ba Dinh Square, the grand parade celebrating the 80th National Day unfolded with solemnity and pride, leaving deep emotions in millions of Vietnamese people.

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies, hosted a meeting in Ha Noi on September 2 to honour international friends on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Day.

On September 2, Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee, received Robert Griffiths, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Britain, on the occasion of the party delegation attending the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the August Revolution and Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2).

Over the years, Việt Nam has actively integrated ASEAN’s action plan goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into national laws and policies.

Beyond successfully completing their UN peacekeeping mission, the officers and staff of Vietnam's Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6 in South Sudan spread Vietnamese culture in Africa.

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.

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.

Thảo shared how she has witnessed millions of Vietjet passengers take flights for the first time to new destinations, unlocking better opportunities in education, healthcare and employment.

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.

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.