Vietnam will host the 18^th Global Summit of Women in Hanoi on 5 – 7 June 2008.

         As a non-governmental organization established in 1990, the Global Summit of Women is held annually to promote the role of women in economic, political and social fields. In 2007, the 17^th Summit was organized in Berlin, Germany and attended by about 1000 participants from all over the world. The former Vice President Mrs. Truong My Hoa led the Vietnamese delegation to the Berlin Summit.

         Choosing Vietnam as the host for the 18^th summit this year is an indication of high regards the Organising Committee has held for Vietnam. This will also be an honour for the country and an opportunity for  information/experience exchange, business networking and match-making investment environment, management, among international women.

         The theme of the Hanoi Summit this year is “Women and Asia – Driving Global Economy”. The topics and forums for discussion include the following :

         -   Vietnam as an emerging economy,

-         Developing enterprises in Asia : Talk with businesswomen

-         Youth and Business

-         Corporate Social Responsibility

-         Women CEO – Opportunities and Challenges in Asia and the Pacific

-         Success and its implication for women’s health

-         Innovation in micro-enterprises

-         Business and Culture in Asia,

-         Balance between Career and Life,

-         Fight against women trafficking

-         Leadership Award for businesswomen

         Details of the 18^th Global Summit can be found at www.globlewomen.com.