A ceremony hosted by the Vietnam Women’s Union on Friday featured the presentation of the 2026 Vietnam Women’s Awards and the 2nd Nguyen Thi Dinh Awards, and the launch of the 2027 contest “Women’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Elevating Vietnamese Brands”.
Later this month, the Union, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, will host the 2026 Cooperative Economy Forum under the theme “Women-Led Collective Economic Models for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”.
The Vietnam Women’s Publishing House is organizing a book presentation, reading events, and activities to connect readers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Nguyen Thi Minh Huong, Vice President of the Vietnam Women’s Union, said: “This year’s October 20 celebrations highlight the contributions and role of women in national development. We hope more women will be honored in the years ahead.”
The movement to develop Vietnamese women in the new era is linked with a nationwide digital literacy initiative. A program called “Touch of Sharing – Gift of Hope” will provide 2,000 free screenings for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer.
Ms. Huong said: “There are 3 priorities for the Vietnam Women’s Union: supporting women’s economic development, advancing digital transformation and strengthening the capacity of Union officials. These 3 priorities will be translated into concrete action, including a forum on the cooperative economy and digital transformation training for Union members and officials. In the final months of the year, we expect the Women’s Union at all levels to work together to fulfil the set targets.”
On Saturday evening, 30 luxury yachts will take part in a fireworks gala celebrating Vietnamese women’s beauty at Ha Long International Cruise Port in Quang Ninh province.
