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Enterprises support gender equality

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion has called for organizations and enterprises to apply applications to Social Enterprise Support Program 2013 (SESP 2013).

Vietnam to host 2015 IPU General Assembly

The General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on March 27 approved Vietnam’s proposal to host the 132nd IPU General Assembly in 2015.

Women paid 13% less than men

 VietNamNet Bridge – The income gap between men and women in Vietnam is on the rise, although the rate of women working is still high compared to global levels.

Rural girls also favor face skin peeling service

Within 15-20 days, the skin will peel off and be replaced by white and flawless skin like Snow White. This beautiful advertising has turned the skin peeling off service into a whirlwind that sweeps away cities and also the countryside.

HIV sufferers handed chance to harvest hope

Thanks to the dedicated Women's Union in Thanh Hoa Province, families, particularly those affected by HIV, are being given opportunities to turn their lives around and develop a lasting legacy. 

Experts support higher retirement age

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed raising the retirement age for workers, especially highly skilled employees and those in management, by 5 years (the current retirement age is 55 for women and 60 for men).

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 2/3

Digital signatures to be used in Can Tho; Launch of low-income housing competition; Twenty injured when bus rolls over; Localities urged to prevent traffic accidents; Cycle Challenge to raise funds for needy children

Punishment of sexual harassment is just for fun?

The regulations on prohibition of sexual harassment at work in the amended Labor Code is a gigantic step forward to ensure a healthy working environment. However, many people still do not know what is sexual harassment, how to denounce…

Hanoi’s ladies dance to Gangnam Style

From 6 to 7 am every day, at the Ly Thai To monument near the Hoan Kiem Lake, dozens of middle-aged and older women perform the Gangnam Style dance as a way of enhancing health. Some of them are nearly 80 years old.

The 30 richest stock families in 2012

The majority of the names listed in the top 30 stock millionaire families have seen their assets increasing despite the economic downturn and the declines of the stock indexes.

Viet Nam to host U19 Women's Championship second qualifying round

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will stage the second qualifying round of the Asian Football Confederation U19 Women's Championship at Thong Nhat Stadium in HCM City from December 1-9.