The course, which will run until November 14 at the department’s headquarters in Hà Nội, is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and professional skills in UN peacekeeping for female officers from the Việt Nam People’s Army and several other UN member countries.

Gender equality has been consistently recognised as a cornerstone of social progress and sustainable development, with the principle of 'leaving no one behind' integrated across Việt Nam's national strategies, laws and programmes.

The project will support 8,000 women-owned start-up enterprises and cooperatives to restructure and consolidate with an aim to improve and enhance the capacity of members.

The proportion of women in leadership positions is still not commensurate with their important role in society.

Marking the 95th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), this year’s Vietnamese Women’s Day highlights the women’s growing role in and aspirations in the cause of national construction and defence.

The city is entering an ageing phase, with nearly 1.47 million elderly residents – the largest number nationwide – making up 10.49 per cent of its population. Its ageing index stands at 57.05, meaning there are 57 elderly people for every 100 children under 15.

At a national meeting with intellectuals, scientists, and artists, Party General Secretary To Lam underscored the importance of preserving, nurturing, and advancing Vietnamese culture—rich in national identity—particularly in the context of the new era. He placed special emphasis on cultural development in areas inhabited by ethnic minorities.

Ha Noi city currently has 1,350 craft villages and villages with occupations, of which 337 traditional occupations have been recognised. Craft villages have helped increase income and create jobs for thousands of workers. Developing craft villages not only preserves traditional identities, but also creates leverage in building new rural areas.

Viet Nam will work closely with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), member states, and partners to ensure that no woman or girl is left behind, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations, has said.

On August 30, 2025, women across Vietnam staged mass folk dance performances at cultural and historical landmarks nationwide, celebrating the 80th National Day with songs honoring the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and the homeland.

Under the golden autumn sunlight of September 2, on the historic Ba Dinh Square, the grand parade celebrating the 80th National Day unfolded with solemnity and pride, leaving deep emotions in millions of Vietnamese people.

The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies, hosted a meeting in Ha Noi on September 2 to honour international friends on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Day.

On September 2, Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee, received Robert Griffiths, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Britain, on the occasion of the party delegation attending the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the August Revolution and Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2).

Over the years, Việt Nam has actively integrated ASEAN’s action plan goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into national laws and policies.

Beyond successfully completing their UN peacekeeping mission, the officers and staff of Vietnam's Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6 in South Sudan spread Vietnamese culture in Africa.

Vietnam's Air Defense-Air Force Service recently honored 28 collectives and 31 individual women for their outstanding contributions over the past five years. The June 25 ceremony also recognized 226 exemplary students who are children of officers, professional soldiers, workers for their academic achievements in the 2024-2025 school year. Lieutenant General Tran Ngoc Quyen, Party Secretary and the Service’s Political Commissar, attended and led the event.

Lieutenant General Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Vietnam Border Guard emphasized the importance of expanding the "Patron-parents" Program during a conference honoring outstanding women in the Border Guard Force for the 2020 – 2025 period. The event was held on the afternoon of June 25 at the Border Guard Academy.

Thảo shared how she has witnessed millions of Vietjet passengers take flights for the first time to new destinations, unlocking better opportunities in education, healthcare and employment.

On June 4th, the second day of the 13th Executive Committee Meeting of the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), 13th tenure, the Central VWU organized the Closing ceremony of the Program “Accompanying women in border areas” for the 2021–2025 period.

For the first time, Vietnam has nominated a candidate to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), marking a significant milestone in the country’s global legal integration. The nominee - Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh, an outstanding female scholar - not only represents Vietnamese intellect on the global stage, but also sends a powerful message of gender equality and Vietnam’s commitment to international law.

The Vietnamese women's futsal team secured a 3-0 victory against the Philippines on May 9 in their second Group B match, becoming the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025.

Madam Nguyễn Thị Bình, the only surviving dignitary of the four parties who signed the Paris Peace Accords to restore peace in Việt Nam, is 98 years old today. By Vietnamese traditional way of ageing the nation counts the year in a mother's womb, so she's already 99.

The Ba Đảm Đang (Three Responsibilities) movement, which began 60 years ago on March 22, 1965, became a shining milestone in the national history.

A grand parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025) was held solemnly and impressively in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 30 morning, with the participation of more than 13,000 people.

On the afternoon of April 24, 2025, VWU President Nguyen Thi Tuyen received Mr. Anders Johnsson, former Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and his spouse during their visit to Vietnam.

The diplomat underscored the significance and importance of the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 1325 on WPS, adopted in 2000, and its related resolutions. He stressed the need to ensure women’s participation and gender incorporation in every stage of the peace process.

On the evening of April 13, in Hanoi, the "The Essence of Viet Nam" Artistic Ao Dai (traditional dress of Viet Nam) Show was held by the Vietnam Women's Union to honor, promote the value of the Ao Dai heritage, and promote Vietnamese culture, the country, and its people, especially Vietnamese women, to a broader domestic and international audience.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung laid stress on Vietnam's notable achievements in implementing several SDGs that have earned international recognition, including maternal and child care (under SDG 3), improvements in unpaid care and domestic work for women (under SDG 5), job creation and sustainable GDP growth (under SDG 8), and partnership development for resources mobilisation (under SDG 17).

In 2025, Vietnam will conduct dialogues on its national reports regarding the implementation of key international human rights treaties, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

The Ministry of Health has proposed allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, as well as addressing regional disparities in birth rates.

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh reaffirmed that Vietnam remains firmly committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women at a meeting in Hanoi on March 4 with Caroline Nyamayemombe, UN Women Representative in Vietnam, and Michaela Bauer, UNICEF Deputy Representative in Vietnam.

Highlighting women’s contributions to community development as well a national construction, defence and rapid, sustainable development, the top legislator said that NA’s female deputies and officials have made great efforts to complete the legislature’s tasks.

According to the Prime Minister, Vietnam is one of the countries that has achieved the Millennium Development Goal on gender equality and women's empowerment ahead of schedule. In 2024, it ranked 72nd out of 146 countries in the global gender equality index. Notably, the proportion of female deputies in Vietnam’s 2021-2026 National Assembly stands at 30.26%, a high level compared to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang called on the international community to boost actions to dismantle barriers and create an environment where women and girls can engage in and contribute more to science.

In celebration of the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8) and the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, on February 27, Vietnam Women’s Union will coordinate with the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission and the Ben Tre Provincial Party Committee to organize a National scientific conference on the role of the "Long-Haired Army" and the "Three Responsibilities" movement during the resistance war against the US.

In the new era of the nation, Vietnamese women have great opportunities to develop their potentials and creativity. However, they also have to face many challenges.

The Vietnamese Party and State always attach importance to caring for the elderly, including senior women, considering them a critical resource for social welfare and national development, President Luong Cuong told a delegation of distinguished senior women representing over 9 million elderly women nationwide at a meeting in Hanoi on December 6.

A plan to rearrange and streamline the Government's organisational apparatus was finalised on December 5, with eight ministries and ministerial-level agencies to be maintained (with internal changes only), and 14 others to be restructured, rearranged and merged.

As one of the first countries to participate in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Việt Nam has made significant efforts to fulfill its national commitments through various measures aimed at ensuring gender equality in all areas of social life, bringing in many encouraging achievements.

Vietnam ranks 72nd out of 146 countries in the gender equality index this year, while the rate of female representatives in the National Assembly is always high and currently stands at 30.26%.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the Prime Minister’s decision to issue Vietnam's first-ever National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, during a two-day workshop in the central city of Da Nang on August 8.

President To Lam was elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 term by the 13th Party Central Committee on August 3 morning.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19 afternoon at the age of 80.

This is the profound memory of President of Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Ha Thi Nga about Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong when sharing with Vietnam Women’s Newspaper.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, and the Government and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front have issued a special communiqué, announcing that General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong passed away at 1:38pm on July 19, 2024, and his funeral will be held as a national mourning.

With his practical experience through two terms as Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), the 11th and 12th tenures, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong gave comprehensive and objective instructions on the organisation and activities of the legislature, and had close directions related to innovation so that it can becomes more perfect.

The great efforts and significant contributions of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to elevating Vietnam's diplomacy and foreign relations were highlighted in an article written by member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Vietnam is working hard to provide equal health service access for all pregnant women to ensure public health and narrow the socio-economic gap.

A workshop was held in the central province of Quang Binh on May 10 to introduce a project to improve access to vocational training to enhance the quality of human resources and economic empowerment, contributing to promoting gender equality for local women and female students in the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic minority group.

Vietnam has demonstrated a strong commitment to gender equality in its policies and laws, Ambassador and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam Julien Guerrier said when attending a policy dialogue on promoting gender equality held on May 6 in Hanoi.

More than 200 overseas Vietnamese and French friends gathered with various organisations at the Place de la République in Paris on May 4 to express their support for Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga and Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims of Vietnam in a lawsuit against chemical companies that supplied herbicides to the US military during the war in Vietnam.

Ruling on the lawsuit filed by Vietnamese - French Tran To Nga against 14 US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam is scheduled to be issued on August 22, the Court of Appeal of Paris announced after a hearing on May 7.

The 2024 gathering for women diplomats, spouses of ambassadors and the diplomatic corps in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on April 13 evening, with the attendance of Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his wife, and nearly 500 other delegates.

The Vietnamese Government has maintained its momentum on advancing gender equality, said Caroline T. Nyamayemombe, UN Women Representative in Vietnam, in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the country’s election to the UN Women Executive Board for the 2025-2027 term.

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on April 9 (US time) elected Vietnam to the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) for the 2025-2027 term.

Vietnam has been in the world’s top 10 countries having the highest share of senior female mangers in recent years, which demonstrates female entrepreneur’s management capacity and gender equality in business establishments.

Delivering a speech at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the UN Economic and Social Council in New York, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan expressed Vietnam's high-level commitment to ensuring gender equality and women's rights as well as its multifaceted engagement and contributions to this priority area, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has assessed.

Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan suggested empowering women and girls in science, technology and digital transformation while addressing the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on March 11 (local time).

Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan is paying a working visit to the US, starting March 11 morning (Vietnam time), to attend the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and carry out several bilateral activities in the US.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hosted a meeting in the northern province of Bac Ninh on March 6 with female foreign ambassadors and chief representatives from international organisations in Vietnam on the occasion of the International Women’s Day (March 8).

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai chaired a meeting in Hanoi on March 7 to honour outstanding female intellectuals and present the Kovalevskaia Award 2023 to two female scientists, on the occasion of the 114th International Women's Day (March 8).

Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 has coordinated with units the Bentiu sub-division and a number of departments at the the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to make a volunteer trip to provide health care for women and children in Bentiu, South Sudan.

Vietnam emphasised the need for ensuring security and safety for the forces and bases of peacekeeping missions and enhancing women’s role in peacekeeping operations, at a recent plenum of the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C34).

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has signed a decision approving a national action programme on women, peace and security for 2024-2030, a move to step up gender equality and women's role in ensuring peace, stability and sustainable development nationally and globally.

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), in collaboration with the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, held a ceremony in Hanoi on November 10 to launch the 2023 National Action Month on Gender Equality and Gender-based Violence.

A book of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on the building and development of Vietnam’s diplomacy deeply imbued with the characteristics of “Vietnamese bamboo” made debut at a ceremony held in Hanoi on November 21.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UN Women jointly held a national consultative conference on a draft national action plan (NAP) on women, peace and security (WPS) in Hanoi on November 6.

Vietnam is striving to raise the rate of female officers in the country's peacekeeping force to 20% by 2025, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien told a conference in Hanoi on October 19.

Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 has completed its UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan after more than a year, with a homecoming ceremony held for its staff in Hanoi on July 9.

The Vietnamese national women’s football team and head coach Mai Duc Chung departed from Hanoi for New Zealand on July 5 to start their 2023 FIFA World Cup campaign.

Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Friday for Teresa María Amarelle Boúe, a member of the Council of State of Cuba and Secretary General of the Cuban Women's Union.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong had a meeting in Hanoi on June 5 with the group of female deputies of the 15th National Assembly, during which he asked them to continue to adopt reforms to improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.

Vietnam is among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills, according to a new UNICEF analysis which was issued on International Day of Girls in ICT (April 27).

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan attended and addressed the opening of the Global Summit of Women 2023 themed “Women: Leading a New Climate of Change” in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 4.

Today, the world has been developing with an unprecedented digitisation speed, and especially the COVID-19 pandemic has become a "catalyst" to accelerate the digital transformation process. In the first two decades of the 21st century alone, the number of people connected to the internet around the world increased from 350 million to more than 4 billion, and the number of mobile phone users also increased from 750 million to more than 5 billion.