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The preference for having a son remains a pervasive form of gender inequality and discrimination in African countries, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Asia, and Vietnam. The importance of joint efforts in curbing son preference and gender-based sex selection in several countries, including Vietnam, is on the agenda at a policy dialogue held in Hanoi on October 4-6. Bjorn Andersson, Regional Director for UNFPA Asia and the Pacific, addresses the policy dialogue held in Hanoi on Oct 4-6. Photos: UNFPA “We must address social norms that diminish the value of girls and women and support national and community efforts to address preference for sons and sex selection,” Bjorn Andersson, Regional Director for UNFPA Asia and the Pacific. Vice Minister of Vietnam’s Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLIA) Nguyen Thi Ha speaks at the event. Speaking at the event, Vice Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLIA) Nguyen Thi Ha said that in … [Read more...] about Joint efforts needed to end norms depreciating female values: UNFPA

Vietnam beats Chinese Taipei 4-0 in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023’s qualifiers. (Photo: VNA) Right in the first minutes of the first half, Vietnamese players created situations to attack both sides of their opponents, forcing U17 Chinese Taipei’s defenders to struggle to resist. In the 18th minute, from a fast counter-attack of U17 Vietnam on the right wing, followed by a right pass from Phung Van Nam for Bui Hoang Son, striker Son put the ball into the net of Chinese Taipei, opening the score 1-0 for Vietnam. In the second half, U17 Vietnam had many accurate passes from the wings to the goal area of U17 Chinese Taipei, while the rivals are quite awkward in coordinating passes. The efforts of U17 Vietnam finally paid off in the 72nd minute. From a quick and excellent attack from the right wing, Nguyen Hoang Anh, who substituted for Bui Hoang Son, made an accurate cross for Nguyen Le Phat, who made a strong head shake to break Chinese Taipei’s net, raising the score to 2 - 0 … [Read more...] about Vietnam beats Chinese Taipei 4-0 in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023’s qualifiers

Viet Nam is one of the leading nations in banking digital transformation. — Photo courtesy of VIB The pandemic has drastically changed the consumption behaviour of customers. That has been prompting banks to adapt. As digital transformation has become inevitable, banks have made greater efforts to put new technologies into practice in the digitalisation race. Currently, Viet Nam is one of the leading nations in banking digital transformation, Le Anh Dung, deputy director of the Payment Department under the State Bank of Viet Nam, said during a webinar entitled 'Banking industry as a pioneer in digital transformation: for the public to participate and benefit'. Among the country's remarkable achievements are the rate of technological adoption in banking operations which has increased by 40 per cent and mobile payments which have seen significant yearly growth of 90 per cent in volume and 150 per cent in value. Digital and payment ecosystems have been established by integrating … [Read more...] about Banks speeds up digital transformation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said public services related to consular issues and citizen protection must be convenient while the sense of responsibility must be raised. Vietnamese missions abroad have been asked to improve the process of providing public services to make them effective and transparent for people abroad. Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: Baoquocte Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said at a press conference on October 6 regarding the offenses of some senior diplomats involving in repatriation flights during the Covid-19 pandemic. Public services related to consular issues and citizen protection must be convenient while the Vietnamese missions abroad need to promote political, ideological works as well as ensure honesty and exemplary lifestyle for diplomats, Hang added. She went on to say that the tightened request was made to all units and diplomats to ensure that … [Read more...] about Vietnamese diplomats urged to boost transparency at work abroad

A Masan pork-processing factory in Ha Nam Province. MSN was one of the stocks behind the downward trend on Thursday. — Photo baodautu.vn Stocks sank during Thursday's market meltdown amid strong selling forces. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE), the VN-Index fell steadily to 1,074.52 points, down 29.74 points (2.69 per cent) against the previous session. The market was overrun by decliners as their headcount reached 315, against 53 advancers. Remarkably, 59 stocks hit floor prices and just five sat at the other end. "Stocks retreated so quickly. The upward trend was fragile whereas the downward trend was robust," said an investor. HOSE was slack on Thursday since investors traded just VND9.8 trillion worth of shares on the exchange (US$410 million). The VN30-Index echoed the VN-Index pattern with a loss of 36.02 points (3.22 per cent), ending the session at 1,081.36 points. In the basket, 28 stocks slid, one stayed flat and one climbed. Hoa Phat Group (HPG) led … [Read more...] about Market plunges on bearish sentiment