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Vietnam caught pants down in gender gap ranking

Vietnam caught pants down in gender gap ranking

Struggling to eliminate gender inequality, Vietnam falls 10 places to 87th in 2019 global ranking.
Vietnam does poorly in global ranking of women empowerment

Vietnam does poorly in global ranking of women empowerment

Vietnam trails behind many other Asian countries and languishes in the bottom half of a global ranking of women's empowerment.
October 29, 2019 | 10:44 am GMT+7
Entrenched sexism root of Vietnam's gender skew

Entrenched sexism root of Vietnam's gender skew

Long-standing sexist attitudes have caused a gender imbalance in Vietnam, a United Nations expert says.
June 12, 2019 | 12:18 pm GMT+7
Women honored at Cannes, as gender parity drive draws scrutiny

Women honored at Cannes, as gender parity drive draws scrutiny

Movie stars including Salma Hayek and Eva Longoria celebrated the role of women in cinema at a glitzy gala in Cannes on Sunday.
May 20, 2019 | 08:57 am GMT+7
World designed for men constantly failing women: author

World designed for men constantly failing women: author

A "gender data gap" is making the lives of women around the world more dangerous, according to a new book published this week in Britain.
March 08, 2019 | 04:52 pm GMT+7
In Vietnam, domestic violence spans across every walk of life

In Vietnam, domestic violence spans across every walk of life

Domestic violence is widespread in Vietnam but the victims, usually women, conceal it fearing shame and stigma.
December 23, 2018 | 07:33 pm GMT+7
Indonesian city to fine LGBT for being 'public nuisance'

Indonesian city to fine LGBT for being 'public nuisance'

An Indonesian city plans to slap its gay and transgendered residents with a one million rupiah ($70) fine for disturbing "public order."
November 30, 2018 | 11:32 am GMT+7
From sexuality to size: women find their voice through podcasts

From sexuality to size: women find their voice through podcasts

It is a trend that some companies are hoping to foster, running podcast bootcamps for women in cities like Sydney, New York and London.
November 19, 2018 | 08:34 am GMT+7
We are not gold diggers - Vietnamese wife in Taiwan breaks stereotypes

We are not gold diggers - Vietnamese wife in Taiwan breaks stereotypes

A young woman is showing up popular perception of Vietnamese wives in Taiwan for what it is: irrational prejudice. 
November 13, 2018 | 11:48 am GMT+7
Gender equality: The competitive edge of business

Gender equality: The competitive edge of business

There is compelling evidence that women in leadership in companies drives profits and gives businesses a competitive edge.
September 07, 2018 | 10:37 am GMT+7
'Because I can': ride-hailing app welcomes Saudi women driver

'Because I can': ride-hailing app welcomes Saudi women driver

'I pulled the car over and cried. I could not believe that we now drive... It's a dream,' said a newly licensed Saudi woman.
June 25, 2018 | 11:27 am GMT+7
Vietnamese women seek leadership for all the right reasons

Vietnamese women seek leadership for all the right reasons

But not many companies have plans or intention to train their female staff for higher positions.
June 12, 2018 | 10:12 am GMT+7
Israeli self-defense class helps fight sexual harassment in Vietnam

Israeli self-defense class helps fight sexual harassment in Vietnam

Yuval Miodovsky, an Israeli woman, is teaching women in Hanoi to fight unwelcome advances of all sorts.
June 08, 2018 | 04:52 pm GMT+7
Third of girls in South Asia miss school during periods: report

Third of girls in South Asia miss school during periods: report

In one district of eastern Nepal there was just one toilet for every 170 girls.
May 24, 2018 | 04:29 pm GMT+7
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