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THE HANOI TIMES — Hundreds of disadvantaged Vietnamese youth have been equipped with visual arts training thanks to a year-long project funded by international firms and organizations. The initiative aims to empower young people to secure careers in the digital economy. Truong Minh Phuc, a student at the REACH Institute, excels in 2D Graphic Design. Photo: Linh Pham/The Hanoi Times Truong Minh Phuc, a student at the 2D Graphic Design Class K58 at REACH Institute , is one of over 200 learners who have benefited from the “Transformational Skilling for a Smarter Future in Vietnam” project. Funded by Lenovo and implemented by Plan International in partnership with the Hanoi-based REACH Institute, the project offers a transformative education. With a US$1 million TransforME Grant Round sponsorship from the Lenovo Group, the project, which ran from April 2024 to March 2025, focused on providing training in 2D and 3D Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, and soft skills development. It ai...

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of women’s empowerment and the impact it has on society as a whole. The following stories from Vietnam are a testament to that. Le Thi Ha Giang, a young and ambitious entrepreneur, is taking her business to the next level by integrating digital skills. As a trainee of the Empower Her Tech Program by the United Nations Development Program, she acquired website building and digital design skills, including the use of generative AI. These new skills will undoubtedly propel her business forward in the digital age. Mi, a survivor of human trafficking, has transformed her life with the support of the International Organization on Migration and the UK government, in collaboration with reintegration partners from the Vietnamese labor ministry. She is now the primary breadwinner for her family, thanks to the provision of female goats, which offer a sustainable source of food and additional income. This assistance has empowered Mi and faci...