Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre), Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc (fifth, left), and women entrepreneurs pose for a photo at the meeting on March 2 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucreceived representatives of the Vietnam Association for Women Entrepreneurs inHanoi on March 2.
At the meeting ahead of International Women’sDay (March 8), participants expressed their satisfaction of the country’seconomic development in recent years, noting that under the Government’sleadership, Vietnam’s stature has been promoted in the international arena.
The reduction of 50 percent of business-relatedadministrative procedures has facilitated the development of enterprises, manyof which run by women entrepreneurs have spread their reach to the region andthe world, they said.
PM Phuc spoke highly of the role of and majorcontributions to national development by women, including entrepreneurs.
Aside from fulfilling the role in theirfamilies, they have also won big successes in their careers and done much forthe society, he said, attributing those achievements to their boldness andsteadfast efforts to weather all difficulties to move forwards.
The Government leader wished women entrepreneurshealth, happiness, activeness and creativeness to further contribute tonational development.-VNA
Vietnam aims at having 350,000 women-owned firms by 2020, meaning the number of female entrepreneurs must triple in the next three years, a rate even faster than the overall growth speed of business volume nationwide.
A one-year management training course for some 200 female entrepreneurs has just been completed under a project run by Tinh Thuong One Member Limited Liability Microfinance Institution (TYM) and the New York-based Citi Foundation.
“We cannot become an ASEAN community of solidarity, resilience, innovation and sustainable development without the engagement of women and girls. Thus, they deserve equality in families and society, protection and empowerment to realise their full rights”, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh in collaboration with Australia’s Victoria and Monash Universities held a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October 25 on women and business in the digital era.
More than 300 women entrepreneurs discussed ways to boost their businesses at the Women Entrepreneurs Forum, entitled ‘Key to success in the Digital Age’, in Hanoi on October 26.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre), Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc (fifth, left), and women entrepreneurs pose for a photo at the meeting on March 2 (Photo: VNA) 
