Moscow, March 28 -- The Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) Central Committee and the Committee for External Relations of Russia's St. Petersburg city convened at an online symposium on March 27, discussing ways to promote the role of women and girls in science and technology. The virtual conference brought together nearly 90 participants, including female scientists, lecturers, and students from both Vietnam and Russia. President of the VWU Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyen underscored the global contributions of female scientists who have transformed human history and improved life quality. She detailed Vietnam's commitment to science development, noting the country's National Digital Transformation Programme, the Law on Gender Equality as well as the Natio...