Vietnamese, Korean women contribute to promoting bilateral ties
A trade promotion workshop between businesswomen from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) and an “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress) show were held in the RoK on October 20.
The “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress) show in the RoK (Photo: VNA)
Seoul (VNA) – A trade promotion workshop between businesswomen fromVietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) and an “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditionallong dress) show were held in the RoK on October 20.
The events took place within the framework of a working visit by a delegationof the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) led by VWU Vice President Bui Thi Hoa.
It also marked the 89th anniversary of the VWU, Vietnam Women’s Day(October 20) and Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13).
In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tu said the programmeaimed to honour significant contributions of businesspeople, including femaleVietnamese entrepreneurs, to Vietnam’s impressive economic growth over the pastdecade.
The ambassador expressed his hope for connectivity opportunities betweenVietnamese and Korean women through social activities, saying Vietnamese businesswomencan learn from their Korean peers’ experience on the basis of mutual benefits.
The workshop brought together more than 200 delegates, including representativesof Korean businesses which are operating in the spheres of tourism and hotelservices, farm produce, cosmetics, construction and construction materials.
Vietnamese agricultural products as well as tourism and beauty serviceswere also introduced at the workshop, along with a traditional Korean hanbokfashion show and art performances.
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The “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress) show in the RoK (Photo: VNA) 
