Society

Women’s Union discusses ethnic, religious affairs

The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in coordination with the Central Highlands Steering Committee (CHSC) have held a conference reviewing their joint programme on reaching out to ethnic minority and religious women in the Central Highlands.
The Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in coordination with the CentralHighlands Steering Committee (CHSC) have held a conference reviewingtheir joint programme on reaching out to ethnic minority and religiouswomen in the Central Highlands.

The November 25 meeting notonly discussed this year’s coordination between the two organisations,but also signed a plan for 2014.

According to the programmenext year, the two organisations will continue to step up communicationsactivities to educate local women on the laws and policies of the Partyand State on ethnic groups, religion, as well as guiding them to dropoutdated habits and practices, and build happy families.

Furthermore, they will conduct a survey on the daily life of ethnicreligious women to serve the building of a project on increasing thewomen’s involvement in economic development and poverty reduction in theCentral Highlands.

In 2013, the propagation mission has beenfostered via suitable and diverse forms, thus reaching millions ofethnic minority women in the Central Highlands.

In addition,women’s unions at all levels have organised dozens of training courseson ethnic and religious affairs for their officials.

During the same year, Women’s Union chapters in the region have admitted nearly 2,400 new ethnic members.-VNA
Follow VietnamPlus

See more

At the launching ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Ben Tre plans to replace 1,031 dilapidated houses in first phase

Last year, the province successfully raised 100.5 billion VND to build 1,802 houses, including 250 for families of ex-revolutionaries and others for poor households. However, nearly 3,500 local households still grapple with housing difficulties, requiring an estimated 200 billion VND in additional support.

Thong Nhat Secondary School in the central Lao province of Khammouane. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese language school in Laos strengthens cross-border bond

Established by the Vietnamese Association in Khammouane in 2024, the school covers nearly 3,500 square metres, and features 19 rooms, including 11 fully equipped classrooms, a practice room, a library, and various support facilities, with a total investment of 25 billion VND (around 1 million USD).

Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam supports ASEAN-UK partnerships in women empowerment

Strategic reforms, such as streamlining business registration processes and promoting financial inclusion, can encourage the growth and success of women-led enterprises, said Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, UNODC unveil cybercrime convention signing in Hanoi

Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong described the convention as a historic milestone in crime prevention and criminal justice and the first global treaty tackling the multifaceted challenges of online crime. It also holds particular significance for being the first of its kind to be open for signature in Asia, specifically in Hanoi, Vietnam.

A corner of Di An city in Binh Duong province. (Photo: VNA)

Binh Duong to rebuild substandard houses by September 2

Binh Duong offers different levels of housing support, including 100 million VND (3,922 USD) per household for new home construction, with an additional 20 million VND for homes built on weak soil; and 50 million VND for home repairs.

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Quang Binh undertakes efforts to combat IUU fishing

Colonel Trinh Thanh Binh, Commander of the Quang Binh Border Guard Command, emphasised that in the coming period, the unit will enhance cooperation with relevant forces and local authorities in coastal areas to handle fishing vessels violating IUU regulations.

Tourists visit Ninh Binh province. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese workers to enjoy five-day Reunification and Labour Day holiday

The Government is recommending public employers arrange their working schedules to swap out working on Saturday, April 26, for the day off on May 2.In early April, workers in Vietnam will also enjoy a day off for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month), which falls on April 7 (Monday).