Measures sought to support women-run SMEs
A workshop was held in Hanoi on November 25 to seek ways to support women-run small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
At the workshop (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - A workshop was held in Hanoi on November 25 to seek ways to support women-run small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The event was jointly organised by the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council (VWEC) and the Hanoi Women Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (HAWASME), the Mekong Business Initiative (MBI) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Addressing the event, VWEC Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh said women-run enterprises have made active contributions to the State budget, economic growth, job creation and stable incomes.
She also highlighted challenges facing the group from business establishment to operation, particularly in accessing financial resources, market and technology.
She suggested that the Government devise incentives to encourage women’s broader participation in economic development.
The Government should also make it easier for the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and other associations to organise more investment and trade promotion events for women entrepreneurs, she added.
HAWASME President Mai Thi Thuy highlighted the participation of women in different fields, including running businesses, adding that they face more challenges than men in such issues as gender barriers.
Participants discussed the need for support for women-run businesses and shared international successful experience and initiatives for the group.
They also called for practical and effective measures to promote women-run start-ups and enterprise development, such as trade promotion assistance, access to funding and competence building.
Ngo Hong Diep, a gender expert from the MBI affirmed addressing gender barriers among women entrepreneurs is not only in line with the gender equality goals and international practice but also helps enhance the role of SMEs.
The move also helps to implement the national sustainable development strategy by 2020, which aims to raise the number of women-run enterprises to 35 percent, from the current 25 percent of the nation’s total SMEs, she added.-VNA
You should also see
Prime Minister receives ASEAN Secretary-General
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 23 hosted a reception for ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn who is paying a working trip to Vietnam and attending the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2024 from April 21-24.
See more
Sci-Tech
FPT, NVIDIA ink MoU to build 200 million USD AI factory
Vietnam’s tech giant FPT plans to build a 200 million USD artificial intelligence (AI) factory using Nvidia's graphics chips and software, as announced on April 23 in a comprehensive strategic partnership with NVIDIA.
Business
Lao Cai province calls for more Japanese investments
The advantages and potential of Vietnam’s northern border province of Lao Cai were introduced to Japanese firms at an investment and tourism promotion conference in Tokyo on April 23.
Business
Vietnam’s economy shows gradual recovery: WB’s report
Vietnam's economy is showing mixed signs of recovery in early 2024, with growth forecast to reach 5.5% in 2024 and gradually rise to 6.0% by 2025, according to the latest World Bank Taking Stock bi-annual economic update released on April 23.
Business
Tra fish export to UAE jumps 67% in Q1
Vietnam’s tra fish export to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached more than 7 million USD in the first quarter of this year, a rise of 67% against the same period last year, statistics of the General Department of Customs showed.
Business
Central bank successfully auctions 3,400 taels of SJC-branded gold bars
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) released the outcome of the gold bullion auction on April 23, with two winning bidders securing 34 lots, equivalent to 3,400 taels of SJC-branded gold bars.
