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Vietnam may waste half of its labor resources because of gender inequality

According to the World Economic Forum’s rankings, Vietnam's gender equality ranking has been falling since 2006, from 65th to 77th in 2018 and 87th in 2021.

Technology industry no longer the exclusive land of men

Boldly dismissing gender stereotypes, many young women in the technology industry have achieved initial success and have inspired others to step into the field that is considered the “land" of men.

Empowering women to facilitate their recovery and progress in post-pandemic period

Unilever Vietnam recently held an online workshop to raise public awareness of impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on Vietnamese women and shared its women’s empowerment ambition in the next 5 years.

Many women suffer from 'emotional abuse' at home

Like many other nights, Quang cursed his wife and children when Hue, his wife, asked for money to buy food.

Vietnamese women fall victim to deceptive men on Tinder dating app

Many young Vietnamese women have fallen into traps set by men on dating sites.

Attitudes toward divorce changing in Vietnam, but prejudice persists

The breaking news that American billionaire Bill Gates and his wife have plans to divorce after 27 years of living together has flooded local media and social networks in Vietnam over the past few days, overwhelming other hot issues.

Three Vietnamese women named as elite FIFA referees

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has recognised three local female referees, in addition to three assistant referees, as coming up the standards of its Elite level.

Women with strong wills

They are beautiful, emotional and vulnerable like other women. Yet their strong determination and bravery have made them special, and given the assets they need to fulfill heavy tasks usually associated with men.

Don't judge the book by its cover, do not judge a woman by the Ao Dai she wears

This week leading up to International Women's Day tomorrow, VN Women's Union has appealed to all women in the country to wear their áo dài, be proud of their common heritage and protect it together.

Creating opportunities for women to achieve their desires

The percentage of women who are business leaders has reached over 31%, which has put Vietnam in the list of countries with high rankings for opportunities and participation of women in the economy.

 

Vietnam shortens gender gap in politics, economy

Vietnam has recorded gender equality achievements in political and economic sectors since the Law on Gender Equality took effect.

Two Vietnamese women among 100 most influential women for 2019

Two Vietnamese women have been named among the BBC’s 100 most inspiring and influential women for 2019.

Miss Vietnam Thu Thao listed among the 100 Most Beautiful Faces in Asia in 2018

 Dang Thu Thao, Miss Vietnam 2012, has been named on a list of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces in Asia for 2018 as announced by TC Candler Asia.

VN women need greater say in urban planning: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese women should be given more say in urban planning and nation-building processes, female experts and businesswomen said at a workshop on Tuesday.

Frenchman unveils photo exhibition on VN women’s backs

A unique photo exhibition featuring Vietnamese women’s backs by French photographer Thiery Beyne who is based in the central beach city of Nha Trang is on display at the Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon

Role of Vietnamese women changing: experts

On International Women’s Day, March 8th, Viet Nam News reporters Khanh Chi and Thu Trang spoke to women’s specialists about the role of Vietnamese women, especially regarding the pressures they face in modern life

VN women need to change their awareness of domestic abuse

 VietNamNet Bridge - It's ironic that many Vietnamese women, especially those living in remote, mountainous or rural areas, think that beatings by their husbands are a way of expressing their sentiments and the power of men. 

Don't keep saying ‘I do' when you don't

VietNamNet Bridge – Many Vietnamese women marry after falling in love with someone. And typically, they do so knowing what lies ahead… a life where they work disproportionately harder than their spouse in doing the housework, taking care of the kids,

Vietnamese women through the lens of female photographer

 VietNamNet Bridge – Charming Vietnamese women is the main subject in photographs taken by Van Anh from Ho Chi Minh City.

Beating Jordan, Vietnamese women come closer to World Cup berth

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam women’s national football team recorded a convincing 3-1 victory against Jordan in their Group A opener of the 2014 AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on May 14.