On September 28 2017, Ms. Le Hong Thuy Tien, CEO of Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPP), was honored to receive an invitation to participate as a speaker in APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy Working Group in Hue. The seminar was under APEC, organized by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and VCCI with the topic of the discussion is Women Entrepreneurs Forum: Women are entrepreneurs.

The seminar was attended by nearly 600 representatives and scholars including the Vice President of the World Bank - East Asia and Pacific region, Director of World Bank Vietnam, Advisor the Australian Secretary-General for Finance, the Australian Ambassador to Women and Children, the Head of the Delegation, the Director General for Human Resources and Development, the Coke Group, and Ms. Le Hong Thuy Tien- CEO of IPP Group and Mrs Thai Huong - Chairman of TH Group.

At the first session of the seminar, the question was "How to increase the participation of women in business, finance and society in a rapidly changing world that has so much to do with women and girls? How can women contribute more to sustainable growth, innovation and integration?”

The discussion was going exciting, with speeches full of positive messages from the speakers. Ms. Le Hong Thuy Tien, as the representative of Vietnam, shared her opinion in English within the limited time following:

"The society and the world economy are changing rapidly, and in my opinion, the followings are the main factors supporting women to bravely get involved in the economy, finance and society:

1) Providing a suitable and professional working environment to increase the inspiration and passion for women to express themselves and their ability.

2 / Recognizing and enjoying women’s talent, which will motivate them to cultivate and develop themselves comprehensively.

3 / Orientation and educating, updating knowledge of the latest economic information for women and children from school to society knowledge.

4 / Being financially independent is the key to help women to overcome all their inferiority and escape from their cover. As a result, they can fully prepare to step out and integrate into the world.

5 / Health care for women and girls is the most important for every country and this needs special support from the Government and the State.

6 / The concept of "Male chauvinism" deep-rooted for a long time must be changed radically. Starting from the family, sympathy and support from the husband and father significantly enhance the role of women in social and economy.

7 / Encourage women to participate in women's organizations and unions from local to international level to exchange and update their latest knowledge within the country and around the world.

8 / The important role and practical actions of the Government and the State in social orientation, towards gender equality, acknowledging the role and ability of women.

Le Hong Thuy Tien's speech at the seminar ended with a feminist message: "As women, we do not want to be treated favorably, we just ask for equality.” "With very concise and sharp comments on the supporting factors for women who join in and do business in a world that is constantly changing and developing, she really convinced all the delegates and participants in the this time.