Việt Nam highlights women’s role in peacekeeping, peacebuilding One of Việt Nam’s priorities is to foster the participation of women in all aspects of life, UN Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý told the UNSC’s open debate on “Investing in women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”

Việt Nam expected to achieve five SDGs by 2030 Việt Nam is expected to achieve five out of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, including no poverty, zero hunger, quality education, climate action and global partnerships, according to the National Report on the five-year-implementation of Vietnam Sustainable Development Goals.

Financial access for female-led businesses boosted with loan To promote better financial access among female-led small and medium-sized enterprises, a US$75 million loan fund has been agreed upon.

Prime Minister praises Vietnamese women for their dedication Vietnamese women have always played a special role throughout the country’s history, not only fulfiling their duties but also making great achievements in the national struggle for independence, said Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính.

Nonprofit group offers course in gender equality for young journalists, communications officers

The nonprofit organisation For Vietnam Stature Foundation (VSF) held two training courses on gender and gender equality for young journalists and communications officers last weekend in Hà Nội.

Conference highlights ways to protect children in cyberspace

Children need to learn how to protect their personal and social well-being in cyberspace, Phan Thị Cẩm Giang, a lecturer at the Vietnam Women’s Academy's branch in HCM City, said at an online conference held on October 16.

National target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas approved A new national programme aims to improve the lives and livelihoods of ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam.

Vice President attends 3rd Eurasian Women's Forum

Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân lauded the Eurasian Women's Forum’s contributions to connecting and empowering women in her speech at the first plenary session of the ongoing 3rd Eurasian Women's Forum on Wednesday.

Training programme launched to support ethnic minorities land and resource rights The objective is to educate on the land and forest resource rights of ethnic minorities in the northern provinces of Việt Nam.

Spanish Ambassador to Việt Nam celebrates common goals of two countries

The Spanish Ambassador to Việt Nam, Pilar Mendez Jimenez, writes to Việt Nam News in the run-up to the National Day of Spain (October 12).