Strategic Steps Discussed for Gender Equality in Vietnam's Digital Transformation Process

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences held a national scientific conference titled "Solutions to Promote Gender Equality in Digital Transformation in Vietnam" on November 6, 2026.

At the conference, alongside the opportunities presented by digital transformation, new risks faced by women, such as cyber harassment and biased algorithms, were examined. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union, stated that capacity building and equal opportunities are of critical importance for women's participation in digital processes, within the framework of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024.

According to data, women's participation rate in STEM fields such as science and engineering remains at 26.6 percent. Nguyen Thanh Cam, a member of parliament for Dong Thap, emphasized that science and technology policies should be more strongly integrated with the National Gender Equality Strategy. The strategic proposals discussed at the meeting cover a wide range including economy, education, health, family, and information-communication technologies.