In his speech, Mr Triet praised the positive contributions to national development by women entrepreneurs in 2009, which saw a lot of challenges on the back of the global economic downturn. In every field, Vietnamese women rise to the task, not just a work, but a home in their role as wives and mothers, said Mr Triet.

The Golden Rose Cup Award initiated by the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs’ Council under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is held annually on March 8 to encourage and honour women entrepreneurs who have made great business achievements as a contribution to the country’s socio-economic development.

The Golden Rose Cup is a prestigious award which is recognized and appreciated by Vietnamese and international organisations as well as the business community.