Vietnam is among the top countries around the world for the highest percentage of women in the labour force, at 72%, with female workers accounting for 48.4% of the total labour force, making an invaluable contribution to national development.

On the occasion of International Workers’ Day (May 1), Nhan Dan Online presents a selection of inspiring images of Vietnamese female labourers from across the nation.


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Of the 21,500 employees at the Canon Vietnam Company, the percentage of female workers is more than 90%. 


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According to a report on female workers in Vietnam, published by an action network for domestic-migrant workers called M.net, female workers account for more than 70% of the labour force in major export sectors, such as textiles-garments, footwear, and electronics, as well as accounting for about 64% of labour in industrial zones.

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Many important steps in the electronic components production lines at Canon Vietnam Company are carried out by their female employees.

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Female workers of Thai Tuan Corporation operate advanced technology transferred from Japan and Europe to make high quality fashion products and services.

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Checking the quality of suits at Hung Ha Garment Factory (under Garment No.10 JSC).

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Female workers at a mechanical workshop of Thong Nhat Mechanic Electric Company.

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A production line for the automobile and motorcycle industry at Dong Anh Chain and Freewheel JSC.

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Workers of the Japanese Meiko Company manufacture high-tech goods in Hanoi’s Thach That - Quoc Oai Industrial Park.

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The skillful hands of female workers make fine pottery products in Hanoi’s Bat Trang ceramic village.

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A woman works a traditional silk production loom at Hanoi’s My Duc Silkworm Company.

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