UN report reveals advances in Việt Nam's reproductive health Việt Nam has made significant progress in improving sexual and reproductive health in the past 20 years, however, disparities and inequalities remain in sexual and reproductive health among different population groups including ethnic minorities, migrant workers, young people and those living in remote locations.

Bayer pharma division achieves strong growth in 2021 Last year was a successful one for Bayer’s pharmaceuticals division as it increased its focus on what matters most – delivering both innovative and essential medicines to patients in the Asia-Pacific despite the challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic -- its newly appointed head of commercial operations for the Asia-Pacific, Ying Chen, said.

Woman raises funds to build rural bridges

A woman in southern Đồng Tháp Province has won praise for donating money and raising funds to build bridges in local rural areas, connect many villages and communes in the region.

Men must play a role in curbing gender biased sex selection in Việt Nam The role of men in gender equality and the status of women and girls must be identified more clearly and further promoted to change socio-cultural norms and curb harmful practices. 

Bayer medical innovation fuels transformation of pharma business Bayer has presented the latest developments in the ongoing transformation of its pharmaceuticals business aimed at delivering long-term, sustainable business growth by bringing forward new options for patientsat its annual Pharma Media Day.

UNFPA announces new US$26.5 million Country Programme for Việt Nam

The programme targets those at risk of being left behind, including women and girls, adolescents and youth, older persons, ethnic minorities, migrant workers, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence.

HCM City considers incentive policies for two-child families

With the lowest fertility rate in the country, HCM City is pursuing incentive policies for married couples to have at least two children, including support for social housing and payment of hospital fees to reduce child-raising costs.

Bayer organised virtual meeting to discuss setback in women’s healthcare due to pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on women’s access to healthcare and the crucial role digital technology and collaboration play in shaping an empowered future for women’s health and family planning were highlighted at an Asia Pacific virtual roundtable this morning.

UNFPA associated with Việt Nam’s achievements in reproductive health

On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of Việt Nam joining the United Nations (September 20), Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA Representative in Việt Nam, granted an exclusive interviewed to the Vietnam News Agency about cooperation between the UN organisation and Vietnamese partners over the past four decades as well as future development prospect, especially in sexual and reproductive health.

PM and four deputy PMs assigned responsibilities

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has signed a decision to assign tasks to himself and four deputy PMs.