Prime Minister hail women's contributions to national development
VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on authorities to prioritize resources and adopt training mechanisms and development programs to foster high-quality female human resources.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) hands over Kovalevskaia Award to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Tan from Ha Noi University of Science and Technology, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi My Dung from Viet Nam National University, Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: VGP
Pham made the call while addressing the Kovalevskaia Award handover ceremony in Ha Noi on March 8.
Kovalevskaia Award is a prestigious prize that honors the dedication and contributions of female scientists to natural sciences. This year, the award was presented to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Tan from Ha Noi University of Science and Technology, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi My Dung from Viet Nam National University, Ho Chi Minh City.
The two scientists have achieved outstanding accomplishments in scientific research and practical applications. Many of their research results have been successfully applied in practice, with technology transfers worth billions of VND to businesses in Viet Nam.
The same day, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with female generals, heroines of the people's armed forces, labour heroines, and female scientists.
Prime Minister highlighted that the history of Viet Nam is closely associated with the shining legacy of heroic Vietnamese women, adding that their significant contributions and dedication have played a crucial role in strengthening and safeguarding the beautiful land of Viet Nam.
The proportion of female deputies elected to the National Assembly for the 2021-2026 term stands at 30.26 percent, relatively high compared to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Women constitute a significant portion of the workforce, with 51 percent of Vietnamese enterprises having women in ownership structures, a figure higher than in many other countries.
In recent years, the percentage of businesses owned by women has increased considerably, accounting for around 20 percent.
Viet Nam is one of the leading countries in terms of the percentage of women participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations.
According to the list of recognized Professors and Associate Professors by the State Council for Professor Title for the 2019–2024 period, there are 601 female Professors and Associate Professors out of a total of 2,798, accounting for 21.5 percent./.
