The financial shortage might challenge the implementation of Vietnam’s gender equality commitments and Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. It is extremely urgent to secure and mobilize domestic financial resources for gender equality in Vietnam in the context that a great number of donors have cut down on financial support once the country is in middle-income status. Elisa Fernandez Saenz, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Country Representative in Vietnam raised concerns at a conference held in Hanoi on August 17. Elisa Fernandez Saenz, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Country Representative in Vietnam, speaks at the conference held in Hanoi on August 17. Photos: UN Women The idea was shared at the event where the United Nations agencies, international organizations, local authorities, businesses, and civil society organizations (CSOs) called for initiatives … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs financial resources to advance gender equality
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Herbalife Vietnam Brings Good Nutrition to Needy Children
Mr. Vu Van Thang, General Manager for Herbalife Vietnam and Cambodia said: “We’re proud and happy to see the continued expansion of the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program , which is aligned with our long-term corporate social responsibility agenda and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s mission to help needy communities around the globe. Following this launch, we will work closely with the Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center to help the children under this shelter to access nutritious meals on a daily basis and adopt active lives to grow healthily and reach their full potential.” Ms. Nguyen Thi Nghia, President of Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled Children Protection Center said: “We’re impressed with the valuable support that the Casa Herbalife Vietnam Program has brought to disadvantaged children in Vietnam over the past several years . Therefore , we’re very delighted that this meaningful program has been introduced to Viet Tri Orphans and Disabled … [Read more...] about Herbalife Vietnam Brings Good Nutrition to Needy Children
Japanese association presents gifts to AO victims in Ninh Binh
At the event. (Photo: VNA) Ninh Binh (VNA) – Representatives of the Association of Japanese in love with Vietnam visited and presented gifts to 10 poor Agent Orange victims, each worth 2.5 million VND (108 USD) and 5kg of rice, in the northern province of Ninh Binh on August 18. It was the 11th year the association has stood by the side of local AO victims. On the occasion, the charity group RevivAll from the United Nation International School of Hanoi (UNIS) granted 45 million VND to disadvantaged families of AO victims for house repair in the locality. Since 2002, the association has organised 1-2 trips to Vietnam each year to learn about the consequences of the chemical war staged by the US forces and share sympathies with AO victims living in need. Ninh Binh now has 7,073 AO victims, over 5,200 of them enjoy monthly State allowances. On the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the AO disaster in Vietnam and the Day for AO Victims (August 10), the … [Read more...] about Japanese association presents gifts to AO victims in Ninh Binh
Quang Ninh revives OCOP product promotion to boost post-pandemic recovery
A store selling OCOP products in Quang Ninh. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern province of Quang Ninh now has more than 500 products developed by 189 companies, cooperatives and production facilities under the “ One Commune , One Product ” (OCOP) programme, local data shows. Of the total, 267 have been rated from three to five stars. Most of OCOP products win preference by customers and have gained a strong foothold in the market, with many now available in foreign countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously disrupted production and supply chains, taking a heavy toll on the health of many OCOP producers, said Hoang Duc Kha, Deputy Director of the Industry and Trade Promotion and Development Centre under the provincial Department of Industry and Trade. He said Quang Ninh will selectively organise and attend trade promotion events in order to stimulate domestic demand post-pandemic and boost sales of OCOP products, reviving local enterprises. Kha highlighted … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh revives OCOP product promotion to boost post-pandemic recovery
Central province preserving Pho Khanh pottery craft
The skilled hands of its artisans have secured a place for Pho Khanh pottery products in the hearts of customers . The sharp focus and meticulousness of the artisans are prerequisites for creating fine rustic pottery products. There was a time when the pottery of Pho Khanh commune seemed on the verge of disappearing. Customers had begun to prefer luxurious and modern pottery products rather than rustic items, which had a critical impact on prices and the market. Some artisans decided to find other jobs to earn a living. Local authorities are urged to find stable markets for the pottery and introduce appropriate policies to develop human resources and support preservation efforts. It is also necessary for Pho Khanh to diversify its product offerings while retaining the unique features of its pottery./. VNA … [Read more...] about Central province preserving Pho Khanh pottery craft
Luxury sneakers may be a step too far for cash-strapped Gen Z
SHANGHAI/PARIS -- From $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers and $700 t-shirts, the high-flying luxury sector is fretting over the appetite among financially stretched Gen Z consumers for such "aspirational" purchases. Executives are troubled in particular by a hit to young Chinese shoppers, not only because mainland China has been a major driver of the industry's growth in recent years, but also because high end consumers in the world's second-largest economy are a decade younger than the global average of 38. Young adults around the world have been "a very strong factor of luxury growth over the past decade," said Gregory Boutte, chief client and digital officer at Gucci-owner Kering. Data this week showed China's economy slowed unexpectedly, prompting a central bank rate cut, while macroeconomic trends are disproportionately impacting the extra funds that those born between 1996 and 2012 might use to enter the world of luxury. Whereas in North America and Europe, inflation and … [Read more...] about Luxury sneakers may be a step too far for cash-strapped Gen Z