The PM acknowledged challenges persist, including gender-based violence, societal expectations rooted in patriarchy, an emphasis on women's appearance over their capabilities, and domestic violence.

According to the Prime Minister, Vietnam is one of the countries that has achieved the Millennium Development Goal on gender equality and women's empowerment ahead of schedule. In 2024, it ranked 72nd out of 146 countries in the global gender equality index. Notably, the proportion of female deputies in Vietnam’s 2021-2026 National Assembly stands at 30.26%, a high level compared to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

The highlight of the 11th HCM City Ao Dai Festival, themed “Vietnamese Ao Dai - Rising Vietnam”, is a mass folk dance with around 3,000 participants, expected to draw over 50,000 attendees from across the city.

International Women’s Day (March 8) marks a significant milestone in the history of the struggle for gender equality and women's happiness in society.

In celebration of the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8, 1910 -2025) and other significant national events, the Vietnam Women’s Union has launched "Ao Dai Week" from March 1 to 8, 2025. This initiative aims to spread awareness, inspire community engagement, and reinforce the responsibility of preserving and promoting Vietnam’s cultural heritage.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will chair a meeting with female generals, heroines of the people's armed forces, labour heroines, and female scientists on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on March 8.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative in Vietnam Matt Jackson has affirmed that Vietnam has been putting gender equality, women’s empowerment, and human rights at the centre of development.

International Women’s Day (March 8) is an occasion to honour women around the world for their remarkable contributions to the fight for national independence, democracy, peace, and social progress, as well as the rights and well-being of women and girls worldwide, including those in Vietnam.

A wide range of activities to honour the beautiful values of Vietnamese women have been organised by women’s organisations in Hanoi on the occasion of the 144th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8, 1910 – 2024).

Vietjet offers thousands of 0 VND Eco tickets and a 10% discount on Business tickets for passengers easily having memorable journeys with their beloved women in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8.

A wide range of activities will be held in celebration of the 144th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8, 1910 – 2024), according to the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU).

Culture in all its forms and expressions can accelerate human development, said the UN Women Country Representative, Elisa Fernandez Saenz, at an event in Hanoi on March 21 to honour the role of women in development.

The Overseas Vietnamese Association in the Netherlands recently held a gathering for Vietnamese women living in the country to celebrate the International Women’s Day (March 8).

The Vietnamese People’s Association in Macau, China, celebrated the International Women’s Day (March 8) with a ceremony held on March 12.

The Vietnamese Embassies in Thailand and Russia on March 8 held ceremonies to mark International Women’s Day with the participation of the embassy staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community.

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2023, the UN Resident Coordinator, the Chief of Mission of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Ambassadors of Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Sweden, UK and the US to Vietnam have joined voices to celebrate the strength of women and girls on the move.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8), Pauline Tamesis, Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Vietnam, has written an article titled “Harnessing technology and innovation for social inclusion & gender equality”.

Flower and gift shops and supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City have launched promotions and exciting events on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8).

UNFPA's Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Björn Andersson has written an article titled “Harnessing digital innovations and technology to advance women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights,” on the occasion of International Women’s Day – March 8.

The Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union held a gathering at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, District 1 in the heart of the city, on March 5 on the occasion of the 113th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 1983rd anniversary of Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters) Uprising.