Ministry promotes support programmes for vulnerable women
The Ministry of Planning and Investment held a meeting spotlighting disabled women's determination to overcome difficulties, in Hanoi on March 8 as part of activities marking International Women's Day (March 8).
At the event (Photo: Ministry of Planning and Investment)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Planning andInvestment held a meeting spotlighting disabled women's determination toovercome difficulties, in Hanoi on March 8 as part of activities marking InternationalWomen's Day (March 8).
Addressing the event, Minister of Planning and InvestmentNguyen Chi Dung said over the years, the ministry has always been aware of theimportance of social affairs, selecting eight vulnerable groups to support since2018.
Tran Thi Thuan, Director of Tam Ngoc Cooperative, saidreceiving the encouragement and assistance from the ministry and the ministerhimself, her establishment, set up in 2019, is currently creating jobs for 41 people,most of them are people with disabilities in Hanoi.
Vice Chairwomen of the Vietnam Blind Association (VBA) DangThi Viet Anh said in the past years, more than 20,000 visually impaired peoplehave received white canes from a charity programme initiated by the ministry.
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam PaulineTamesis affirmed that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will workclosely with Vietnam to accompany women, particularly the disabled, in breaking obstacles and prejudice to build an inclusive, sustainable world for all.
A total of 170 members, mainly women and girls, from eightdisability groups sponsored by the ministry attended the meeting.
Vietnam’s vulnerable population has about six million people, who havereceived special attention from the Vietnamese Party, State, and Government.They are considered a part of the society and the workforce with contributionsto the country’s social development and economic growth./.
Despite the various improvements in the promotion of gender quality and women empowerment, much still remains for Vietnam to do to ease gender prejudice and enhance public awareness on women’s role, according to experts.
Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van has reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of raising women’s position and promoting gender equality in all aspects, while attending recent events marking the International Day of Women in Multilateralism.
Moscow’s regional public organisation for women’s rights protection “Women of our city”, the Vietnamese Association in Russia and the “Creation” Funding on March 4 organised a musical show to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
At the event (Photo: Ministry of Planning and Investment) 
