A programme called “Proud Vietnamese women” was held in Hanoi on March 7 as part of activities to mark the 107th International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 12th National Women’s Congress.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the programme (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A programme called “Proud Vietnamesewomen” was held in Hanoion March 7 as part of activities to mark the 107th InternationalWomen’s Day (March 8) and the 12th National Women’s Congress.
The event aims to honour women who have a big influence on the communityand make significant contributions to national building and development.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and former Vice President Nguyen ThiDoan presented the 2016Kovalevskai award to female scientists from the Vietnam Academy of Science andTechnology and Professor, PhD Nguyen Kim Phi Phung, a lecturer of chemistry atthe Ho Chi Minh City University of Science.
Theaward, named after the great Russian mathematician Sofia Kovalevskaia, wasestablished in 1985 to honour outstanding female scientists.
Some100 women with contributions to science, education, health, economics,agriculture, and charitable activities received certificates of merit from theVietnam Women’s Union.
Speakingat the programme, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said addressing genderinequality is a crucial part of the millennium target programmes.
It’snecessary to build a national action programme on gender equality along withenacting the Law on Gender Equality, he said, adding that the Government hasrequested the Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs to work with theVietnam Women’s Union to implement thisprogramme.
Improvingthe legal system and promoting communication on gender equality at all levelsis also important, he noted.
TheGovernment is preparing a bill for submission to the National Assembly toapprove the law on developing small-and medium-sized enterprises, focusing onfemale entrepreneurs, he said.
ThePM noted that Vietnamhad more than 110,000 businesses in 2016, but only a small proportion of themare owned by women.
TheGovernment has designed a programme to help women run small-and medium-sizedbusinesses, he said.
InVietnam,nearly 50 percent of workers are women and the start-up programme was launchedfor both men and women, but the Government will pay special attention tosmall-and medium-sized enterprises run by women, he affirmed.
Hehoped 35 percent of small-and medium-sized companies will be owned by women in2020.
ThePM also pledged to approve a project supporting female entrepreneurs of theVietnam Women’s Union.-VNA
The opening of the 12th National Women’s Congress, themed “Solidarity – Renovation – Equality – Integration”, will be televised on March 7 morning at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.
The upcoming National Women’s Congress is a chance for delegates who represent women from all walks of life to share experiences and ideas on further bettering women’s movements in the country.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the programme (Photo: VNA)
