On August 18, 2020 in Hanoi, in the forum “Equality Means Business”, 21 business leaders signed the CEO Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) - a global initiative to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community. Among the new signatories are 4 Netherlands companies and companies that have close ties with the Netherlands.

The keel laying ceremony of the world’s 1st fully electric tugboat, the RSD-E Tug 2513, also known as SPARKY, took place in Hai Phong in July 07, 2020. Building and as of mid-2021 operating this fully electric tugboat is a meaningful contribution to the decarbonization of port operations, a greener maritime sector as well as a more sustainable world.

Government, industry and academic leaders of Vietnam and the Netherlands gathers in a consultation workshop to give vital inputs to finalize the Mekong Delta Agricultural Transition Program decisions.

Following the success of World Press Photo 2018 in Vietnam, this year, the Netherlands Embassy in Hanoi collaborating with the Hanoi People's Committee and MatCa Foundation to bring the world famous press photography exhibition back to Vietnam.

The Netherlands strives to promote and protect human rights for all worldwide. Join us in PRIDE activities in Vietnam to show our supports to the LGBIT+ community!