Frasers Law Company celebrates empowerment in its International Women’s Day event

At the event, Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh, Chairwoman of REE Corporation and a pillar of the Vietnamese business community, delivered the keynote speech that focused on the strength that Vietnamese women have exhibited throughout the country’s changing times.

Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh, Chairwoman of REE Corporation and a pillar of the Vietnamese business community. Photo courtesy of Frasers Law Company

"Through their self-development and professional development, women have become more proactive in developing their own knowledge and skills for their careers," she said.

The chairwoman also highlighted the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for women in business. She also graciously answered questions from the attendees, not just about running and growing a business but also about being a wife and mother.

She was also the recipient of the inaugural "Frasers Vietnam Businesswoman of the Year" award. In accepting the award, Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh said that she did so on behalf of businesswomen everywhere.

Mai Thanh delivered the keynote speech and graciously answered questions from the attendees. Photo courtesy of Frasers Law Company

The event was also made special thanks to the panel discussions comprised of exemplary women from the Vietnamese and international business community: Cat-Thao Nguyen, Founder of Global Ready; Trang Bui, Country Head of Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam; Gwen Brooker, Partner of Frasers Law Company; Irene Ohler, Founder of Lightpath Leadership; Chau Ta, Executive Director at SC Capital Partners; and Nguyen Thi Dung, Head of Legal Compliance at SmartNet

The panel discussion about building inclusive workplaces and engaging collaborators was led by Gwen Brooker, Partner, Frasers Law Company; Trang Bui, Country Head, Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam; and Cat-Thao Nguyen, Founder, Global Ready. Both panels were moderated by Duong Thi Mai Huong, Of Counsel, Frasers Law Company. Photo courtesy of Frasers Law Company

The panelists shared perspectives and examples of collaborative strategies for building inclusive workplaces and how to engage collaborators in promoting genuine change in organizations and businesses.

The diverse international backgrounds of the panelists were also helpful in examining the uniqueness of Asian and Vietnamese views of gender roles and how these factored into conversations about representation in the workplace.

The panelists shared perspectives and examples of collaborative strategies for building inclusive workplaces and how to engage collaborators in promoting genuine change in organizations and businesses. The diverse international backgrounds of the panelists were also helpful in examining the uniqueness of Asian and Vietnamese views of gender roles and how these factored into conversations about representation in the workplace. Photo courtesy of Frasers Law Company

The discussions gave attendees insightful and practical examples about how diversity and inclusion can be practiced in business.

"In celebrating International Women’s Day, it is important to promote a truly inclusive workplace," said Mark Fraser, Managing Partner of Frasers Law Company.

"In our 30 years of practice in Vietnam, our team has been composed mostly of women, so it is our duty to continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion not just in business but also in our own communities."