New Zealand Prime Minister highlights role of women in modern economy
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern highlighted the role of today women in promoting the economy in the post-COVID-19 pandemic and amid adverse impacts of the world economy while delivering a speech at the Women’s Summit 2022 themed “Women Rising” in Ho Chi Minh City on November 16.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and delegates at the event (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA)ꦿ – New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern highlightedthe role of today women in promoting the economy in the post-COVID-19 pandemic and amid adverse impacts of the world economy while delivering aspeech at the Women’s Summit 2022 themed “Women Rising” in Ho Chi Minh City onNovember 16.
PM Ardern said Vietnam and NewZealand share similarities in the female workforce, gender equality and women andchildren-oriented activities.
♓ The PM believed thatgender quality policy will be part of sustainable economic growth while tradepolicies and economic initiatives will create a driving force for women to joinbusiness and leadership activities.
According to the New Zealand leader, womenand children are hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic as it has worsened poverty and domesticviolence. Over the past threedecades, the rate of New Zealand women joining the workforce has increased from54% to 70%. In Vietnam, the rate was 76% in 2019 which was rather high, giventhe world’s average was 47%. She briefed participantsabout New Zealand’s policies in support of women in child care and pre-school education tohelp them become more resilient in economic downturn. Meeting with Vietnamese andNew Zealand female entrepreneurs, the PM said, via empowerment, salary increases and respectfor domestic and foreign workers, New Zealand enterprises have striven to become not only the best in the world but also the best for the world. Held by Forbes Vietnammagazine, the summit drew the participation of over 800 delegates, including outstanding women andinfluential leaders in the country and the region./.
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A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
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This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and delegates at the event (Photo: VNA) 
