Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a dialogue with Vietnamese women on October 15, with the theme “Promoting gender equality and promoting the role of women in socio-economic development”. The dialogue was held online, from the headquarters of the government to the People’s Committees of cities and provinces. Leaders of ministries, branches, and central agencies answered proposals and recommendations from delegates on three topics: women and economic development; women and issues of social security and gender equality; and women and future generations.

Addressing the online ASEAN-US Ministerial Dialogue on September 29, Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha affirmed that Vietnam is committed to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, especially in employment and labor. She expressed a hope that the US will continue to cooperate and help ASEAN member countries fulfill their commitments in gender equality to fully strengthen women’s rights and post-pandemic recovery.