VCCI

From Gender Equality to Responsible Procurement: Strengthening Women-Led Enterprises

For nearly four decades of reform, Vietnam’s private sector has become a key driver of growth, contributing about 45% of GDP, 33% of state budget revenue, and accounting for 97% of all enterprises. Women-owned businesses make up 24%, but most still face challenges such as small scale, limited access to finance, weak market connections, and few opportunities to join major supply chains.