The event, which aimed to commemorate the Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20, was organized by the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City. Women working in different areas got together at the conference, sharing inspiration and stories of empowerment that pointed the way to leading a happier, more confident life in a modern society. This conference enhanced participants’ understanding of the importance of women’s representation in leadership and highlighted health and well-being challenges facing women. Speakers and panelists were drawn from a range of backgrounds to provide a diversity of views to engage and inspire the young audience. The conference’s agenda had two plenary panel sessions with many relevant and interesting topics including women pioneers, women in leadership, the importance of mentoring and support network, modern day taboos and how to break the silence. Other invitation-only events were also held as part of the conference, … [Read more...] about Young women in Vietnam need steadfast support: conference
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HCM City hosts Women in Vietnam 2018 Conference
Logo of the event On October 16, a free conference issues of significance to Vietnam’s economic future will be held at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel from 12.30 to 5.30pm. Targeting final year female university students and recent graduates, this free event will enhance participants’ understanding of the importance of women’s representation in leadership and will shine a light on health and well-being challenges facing women. Speakers and panellists will be drawn from a range of backgrounds to provide a diversity of views to engage and inspire the young audience. This event will be live streamed on the Australia in Vietnam Facebook page. Registration for this event is via Eventbrite. The Conference program also includes a number of exciting side events. Registration is open now for a dual seminar and competition event at the Soul Live Project on October 15 from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Ms Trang Le, CEO of Multimedia JSC, will deliver a seminar on ‘how to present a … [Read more...] about HCM City hosts Women in Vietnam 2018 Conference
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 10/10
VinaCapital officially ends investment in poultry firm Ba Huan Ba Huan JSC, the country's leading pasteurized eggs and poultry meat producer, has decreased its charter capital from VND280 billion (US$12 million) to VND222 billion (US$9.53 million), effectively ending the involvement of VinaCapital, one of the two largest asset management firms in Vietnam, with the company. This results in an increase in the stake holding of domestic shareholders from 66.2% to 83.6%, of which Ba Huan's Director Pham Thi Huan owns 64%. In Feburary, VinaCapital`s flagship fund Vietnam Opportunity Fund (VOF) invested US$32.5 million to acquire a significant minority stake in Ba Huan. However, in early July, Ba Huan sought Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's intervention in terminating its partnership with VinaCapital. The firm said there were differences between the English and Vietnamese versions of the agreement and the terms were not what the two parties had agreed initially. Among … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 10/10
Government News 22/8
Top Chinese leader affirms desire to develop ties with Vietnam General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping (R) welcomes Politburo member Tran Quoc Vuong, permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping has affirmed that the Chinese Party, Government, and people attach great importance to and are willing to work, together with their Vietnamese counterparts, to continuously consolidate and develop relations between the two Parties and countries. Xi made the remarks during a reception for Tran Quoc Vuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, in Beijing, China, on August 20. The Chinese leader said he hopes that the two sides will continue to increase the exchange of high-level delegations, … [Read more...] about Government News 22/8
New momentum for Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership
As the visit is taking place on the occasion of the celebration of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia, it provides a good opportunity for the two countries to discuss approaches to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields, particularly politics, economics, security, defense, education and training and culture. In recent years, the Vietnam-Australia relations have progressed at a fast pace and in a practical and effective manner. Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove and his spouse Particularly, after the two countries upgraded their relations to a comprehensive partnership in 2009 and signed the Declaration on Enhancing the Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Partnership in March 2015, Australia always regards Vietnam as a key partner in ASEAN, highly values Vietnam’s role in regional mechanisms and wishes to boost its relations with Vietnam. As a result of the efforts of both countries, the … [Read more...] about New momentum for Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership