VOV.VN - The gift market in the buildup to International Women’s Day on March 8 in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has become increasingly hectic in recent days as fresh flowers and popular gift items serve to attract hordes of customers.

The Vietnam Women’s Union, the Institute for Development & Community Health (LIGHT), and the UN Women in Vietnam jointly organised an virtual programme to celebrate the International Women’s Day (March 8) and launch the campaign “For Women’s Smile” in Hanoi, central Thua Thien-Hue province, and Ho Chi Minh City on March 6.

Vietjet is offering a special promotion for four golden days from March 5 to March 8 to fly high quality throughout Vietnam with tickets priced from only 0 VND to celebrate International Women's Day (March 8).

Bamboo Airways has resumed flights linking HCM City with Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh, according to a representative from the hybrid carrier.

VOV.VN - With International Women’s Day just around the corner on March 8, gold-plated roses, jewelry, or mixed organic fruit & veggie bundles are among the special gifts that can excite women on their special day.

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day on March 3, the non-governmental organisation Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) launched a short film called “Su lua chon sang suot” (A smart choice), to promote the use of modern medicine instead of the consumption of products from wild animals to treat ailments.

VOV.VN - A painting exhibition showcasing pieces created by female members of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association is taking place in Hanoi in order to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8.

VOV.VN - A number of gold-plated rose models created in the build up to the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8 have seen strong sells nationwide, including a unique 24k gold-plated rose which costs a total of VND330 million.

The program is even more meaningful as the country is combating the COVID-19 pandemic, in which many doctors and nurses are devoting their utmost efforts to cure the infected people and rescue the most critical patients.

The French Institute in Ho Chi Minh City will host a series of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day held at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on March 8.