Moscow Trade Centre Women’s Chapter debuts
(VOV) - The Vietnamese Moscow Trade Centre Women’s Chapter made its official debut on October 20 as part of festivities celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, President of the Chapter Pham Thi Oanh said over the past two years the centre has gradually taken shape and has become a reliable forum for women entrepreneurs to get actively involved in business and economic activities.
The centre represents 300 women who are earning their living in Liublino market- the busiest one in Moscow and Russia. It now has one president, three deputy presidents and 60 members.
Chief of the Administrative Office of the Vietnam Embassy in Russia Chau Dinh Nguyen, in turn said he praised the centre's accomplishments over the past two years and its efforts to overcome obstacles they faced in Russia.
This year, the centre has collected a total of US$3,000 to support sea and island programmes, VND40 million for Agent Orange (AO) victims in the northern port city of Hai Phong and US$1,600 for disadvantaged children in Vietnam.
The centre received certificates of merit from former Vice State President Truong My Hoa, Minister of Education and Training Pham Vu Luan and Hai Phong City’s People’s Committee.