State leader praises businesswomen for dedication to national development
President Vo Van Thuong met with outstanding businesswomen nationwide who are members of the Vietnam Association for Women Entrepreneurs (VAWE) in Hanoi on October 5.
President Vo Van Thuong greets representatives of the Vietnam Association for Women Entrepreneurs (VAWE) in Hanoi on October 5. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Vo Van Thuong met withoutstanding businesswomen nationwide who are members of the VietnamAssociation for Women Entrepreneurs (VAWE) in Hanoi on October 5.
The meeting took place ahead of the Vietnamese Entrepreneurs’Day (October 13), the anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20), and theanniversary of the VAWE (October 19).
VAWE President Thai Huong said the association now has 33sub-associations in 32 provinces and cities, gathering thousands of female businessowners working in all sectors with millions of workers. Many of themhave been honoured with noble titles and international awards while a number oftheir products have won the “Vietnam National Brand” title.
Besides, VAWE members have also fulfilled their familial roles and engagedin charity and social activities, she noted.
At the event, representatives of women entrepreneurs thanked the Party, State,ministries, and agencies for tackling difficulties and issuing timely policiesto help the VAWE and women-run companies to develop.
In his remarks, President Thuong highlighted the enormous andhistoric achievements Vietnam has obtained over the nearly 40 years of Doi moi(Renewal), and attributed the successes to the substantial contributionsby women entrepreneurs and the VAWE.
He expressed his admiration for Vietnamese businesswomen whohave upheld determination, and surmounted challenges to secure many importantaccomplishments. Women have also served as the pillar of their families. He describedtheir journeys to success as inspirational stories for society and young peoplewho want to start a business.
The State leader held that whether or not Vietnam can realise the goal ofbecoming a high-income and developed country by 2045 depends partly on contributionsby entrepreneurs, including female ones.
The Party and State always listen to their opinions and work toimprove the investment and business climate so that entrepreneurs can maximisetheir potential and contributions to the country, he affirmed.
As women account for half of the population and the workforce,the 8,000 VAWE members haven't fully reflected the potential of Vietnamesebusinesswomen, so the VAWE should expand its network to all the 63 provincesand cities nationwide, he said.
The President also asked the association to encourage andnurture women’s aspiration for legal representation, support brands ofVietnamese goods by sharing knowledge andexperience, and submit proposals to help create a more favourable business environmentand build national development policies./.
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President Vo Van Thuong greets representatives of the Vietnam Association for Women Entrepreneurs (VAWE) in Hanoi on October 5. (Photo: VNA) 
