Measures sought to ensure safe cyber environment for women, girls
An international forum themed "Women, Cybersecurity and STEM" was held by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Vietnam (UN Women) on March 29.
Participants at the event (Photo: phunuvietnam.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) –An international forum themed "Women, Cybersecurity and STEM" washeld by the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) and the UN Entity for Gender Equalityand Empowerment of Women in Vietnam (UN Women) on March 29.
The event was part of the activities to respond to the campaign of "Digitalfor All: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality" launched by the UN, aiming to share experience and call forefforts to promote gender equality and to encourage women to master science,technology, engineering, math, and cyberspace.
Addressing the event,President of the VWU Ha Thi Nga said that gender equality in science andtechnology will help bring into play the strengths of both genders and thegreat potential of that country's human resources.
However, Nga said that in reality, gender gaps remain in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM). He noted that the number of women engaging in thefield and hold leadership position is modest.
According to a UN reportin 2022, women made up only 22% of the workforce in the artificial intelligencesector and 28% of the engineering graduates.
Meanwhile, data showedthat 38% of women operating online in different countries have experiencedcyber-violence.
In order to change thesituation, Nga underlined the need for joint efforts of stakeholders in pushingchanges in macro-economic policies and making specific interventions for greaterand more equal participation and benefits of women and girls from science andtechnology advances, helping them acquire knowledge and skills to protectthemselves amid non-traditional challenges, especially cybersecurity.
Belarusian Ambassadorto Vietnam Vladimir Baravikov stressed the necessity of due and close attentionfrom the Government, agencies, as well as the general education system toensuring equal rights in accessing education opportunities and digital technology,creating favourable conditions for women to contribute to, participate and benefitfrom STEM and in cyberspace.
Junior Colonel NguyenDinh Do Thi, deputy head of the Consultation Office under the Ministry ofPublic Security’s Department of Cyber Security and Hi-tech Crime Prevention, said that being fully aware of the benefits and harms of technology andcyberspace will help women and children protect themselves against invisibleand non-traditional security challenges.
At the forum,participants shared initiatives and experience in promoting women and girls’ engagementin STEM and the building of a safety environment for women and girls./.
Religious activities on social networks have become increasingly diverse amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, apart from proper practices, some individuals and organisations have taken advantage of the internet to carry out illegal activities, which requires state agencies to take countermeasures.
Latest statistics from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) showed that the number of cyber-attacks in Vietnam has abated, reported Sai Gon Giai phong (Liberated Sai Gon) newspaper.
A forum linking more than 11,000 locations at home and abroad was held on March 17 to gather opinions of youth union members, teenagers, and children and discuss solutions to issues that young people are concerned about.
With 87% of Vietnamese children aged 12-17 years old access the internet every day, they are facing a myriad of risks in cyberspace, according to Tran Dang Khoa, deputy head of the Information Security Department under the Ministry of Information and Communications.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
Participants at the event (Photo: phunuvietnam.vn) 
