It's not just about "clean houses and delicious meals..."

To create opportunities for female entrepreneurs and business clubs to network, learn from each other's experiences, and enhance their knowledge of business organization, the "Women's Business Knowledge" competition, combined with product exhibitions and honoring the role of female entrepreneurs, was organized for the first time.

Ten teams participated in the "Business Knowledge Contest," and over 60 booths displayed products from businesses and craft villages from all districts, cities, and towns throughout the province. To prepare for these events, in addition to boosting production to create more high-quality products, the teams participating in the "Business Knowledge Contest" also actively practiced.

For several days now, Dien Chau district has had two teams competing. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, Vice President of the Women's Union of Dien Chau district, said: "Although the Women's Business Club was only established two years ago, it has been very effective. The women have exchanged information, helped each other in production and business, and created jobs for many workers. For this competition, the club has selected 10 women to participate." Dien Chau's strengths are processed seafood, agricultural products, and services, including processed seafood products such as fish sauce, shrimp paste, dried fish, squid, and shrimp... This is an opportunity for Dien Chau's traditional craft products to be promoted and introduced to a wide range of consumers."

The province currently has 3,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and 5,000 micro-enterprises (household-scale), the majority of which are owned by women. Their thrifty nature, diligence, and hard work are advantages when women participate in the business world. Combined with their intelligence, boldness, and willingness to invest capital in production and business, many women have achieved success. They are present in almost all sectors, from mechanics to leather goods, garments, handicrafts, exports, agricultural and seafood processing, to farming, services, tourism, sports, and culture. The effectiveness of women-owned businesses, women's business clubs, and women's craft villages is highly appreciated by all levels of government. Women entrepreneurs also lead in poverty reduction efforts in their localities; many have risen to achieve legitimate wealth, participate in management, and become successful entrepreneurs. In particular, the number of workers employed in their businesses and in craft villages is increasing, with relatively stable incomes, averaging from 800,000 to 1 million VND per month. Typical examples include Phuong Mai seafood processing enterprise (Quynh Luu district) with over 600 workers; Quyet Thanh mineral mining enterprise (Vinh City) with over 300 workers; and Mai Huong rattan and bamboo export enterprise (Thanh Chuong district) attracting over 200 workers...

Successful in business, yet at home, they remain devoted wives and loving mothers. "Skillfully pleasing their husbands, skillfully raising their children," and excelling in business – these are the new images of modern women we encounter in this competition.

Nguyet Anh